SVP/VP, Quality Operations OSD, APAC: Stable and Growing International Pharma – remote based - Cornerstone Search Group

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SVP/VP, Quality Operations OSD, APAC: Stable and Growing International Pharma – remote based

SUMMARY:

Our client is a stable and growing international pharmaceutical company that is looking for a Global Head (SVP/VP-level) of OSD Quality Operations that will have responsibility across many sites within Asia-Pacific. You will oversee multiple Quality Site-level leaders as well as site-based teams across headcount, budgets, forecasting, systems, performance indicators, regional policies, GXP regulations, etc.

Most critically, our client is looking for a Quality Operations leader that can 1) continue to develop and grow a strong internal culture and quality presence across the OSD organization/sites and 2) be a strong strategic liaison and communicator with Global Health Authorities – ultimately leading to stronger overall site performance and inspection readiness.

LOCATION: Remote-based in either Europe or Asia.

ATTRACTIVE FEATURES ABOUT THIS POSITION AND COMPANY:

Transformation at Scale: The organization is actively reshaping its operating model and culture, with a strong emphasis on sustained regulatory excellence, operational discipline, and long-term enterprise value - creating a platform for leaders to leave a lasting impact.

Report to the Global Head of Quality: You will report directly to a personable, high-performing Global Quality Officer. Visibility, opportunity, and influence are very real.

Lead People and Strategy: You will have the opportunity to play a critical role in both leading and growing people and also directly in the strategy that will help shape the future of the OSD business unit.

Strong Compensation and Benefits: Our client offers very competitive compensation and benefits packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the principal strategic interface with global Health Authorities across a broad network of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing sites throughout APAC.
• Proactively identify and recommend improvements that strengthen compliance, enhance inspection readiness, and elevate overall site performance.
• Ensure that key operational and strategic priorities within regional sites remain fully aligned with Global Quality standards and that appropriate oversight is embedded in all quality-related deliverables.
• Contribute to the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the OSD Quality System and Compliance framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business strategy, and operational objectives.
• Establish and drive achievement of Quality Unit goals that support regulatory expectations, commercial priorities, and broader OSD operational strategies.
• Lead development of a responsible budget and workforce strategy for regional OSD Quality teams, while monitoring financial performance and resource allocation.
• Oversee forecasting, reporting, and financial planning processes, including operating and capital expenditures, while maintaining accountability for staffing levels across Quality functions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape enterprise-wide Quality initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with all applicable cGxP regulations and regional Health Authority requirements across the OSD network.
• Develop and implement regional Quality policies consistent with Global Quality standards.
• Confirm that appropriate procedures, systems, and controls are in place to effectively operationalize policies and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Partner with regional Quality leaders to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures, and that all personnel operate in accordance with regulatory requirements, cGMP standards, SOPs, and company policies.
• Assess departmental processes and strategic priorities, identifying opportunities to implement new technologies, tools, or process enhancements that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of Quality Operations leadership experience focused within Oral Solid Dosage, which includes experience in Asia-Pacific. Further global experience is also preferred.
• Bachelors degree is required.
• Experience and a strong desire to lead teams and cultural transformation.
• Strong ability to communicate across the organization (executive through staff) as well as with external Health Authorities.

CONTACT:

CORNERSTONE SEARCH GROUP - Pharma & Biotech Executive Search

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