Director QA & QP

Director QA & QP

Lonza

Geleen, Netherlands

As Director QA & QP, you lead the site Quality organization and serve as the key authority for GMP compliance and quality strategy. In this executive leadership role, you shape the site’s quality culture while enabling the successful delivery of innovative therapies, including advanced Cell & Gene Therapy programs. You will play a critical role in strengthening quality systems, supporting operational excellence and ensuring the site remains inspection-ready at all times.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the site Quality organization, including QA and QC functions;
• Define and execute the site quality strategy aligned with corporate quality and business objectives;
• Ensure the site remains fully compliant with GMP regulations and inspection-ready at all times;
• Partner with Operations and technical teams to resolve complex quality and compliance challenges;
• Lead regulatory inspections, customer audits and interactions with regulatory authorities;
• Act as Key Account Quality Manager for selected strategic customers;
• Contribute as a member of the Site Leadership Team to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• 10+ years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environments;
• At least 7 years of leadership experience managing Quality organizations;
• Strong expertise in GMP regulations and global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA);
• Experience supporting biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy or advanced therapy manufacturing environments;
• Experience with aseptic processing and sterile manufacturing environments;
• Proven ability to lead large teams, build quality culture and drive organizational performance;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.