At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality oversight for ANZ & APAC, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of quality in pharmaceuticals.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related science; extensive experience in Quality Assurance required.
The predicted salary is between 131400 - 160600 $ per year.
As a key business partner to the VP of APAC and the General Manager of ANZ, the CQA Lead collaborates across functions, thinks systemically, and resolves conflicts to ensure alignment between quality and commercial objectives. The incumbent drives results and generates solutions, while holding self and others accountable to foster a high-performing, quality-focused culture in support of Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy.
How you’ll spend your day:
- Providing strategic quality oversight across the ANZ & APAC commercial portfolio.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Teva Global Quality Standards (GQS).
- Leading, developing and mentoring a regional team of Quality professionals.
- Managing product quality complaints, deviations, recalls, and investigations.
- Acting as the primary quality contact for regional Health Authorities and licensing partners.
- Driving risk assessment and mitigation strategies across markets.
- Partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
- Leading quality integration efforts for new market entries, product launches, and portfolio transitions.
- Representing APAC on global quality forums and initiatives.
- Promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Your experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related science discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with a strong understanding of GMP/GDP/GVP.
- Proven leadership in managing teams across diverse geographies and functions.
- Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., TGA, FDA, EMA, PIC/S).
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed, global organisation.
- Experience with audits, inspections, CAPAs, and quality systems management.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Director, Commercial Quality in Sydney employer: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sydney that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to mentorship and growth opportunities while working alongside a diverse team dedicated to quality excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. The company's focus on a high-performing culture and its strategic role in the APAC region make it an exciting place to contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare.
