Title Regional Director QA Affiliates Northern

Regional Director QA Affiliates Northern & Southern Europe - Pharmacien Responsable

ID: 2861

Date of Posting: Oct 2, 2026

Business Area: Quality

Job Type: Direct Employee

Territory:

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full Time

Seniority: Director

At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.

What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.

Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential?

Job Purpose

Are you a strategic Quality leader looking to make a meaningful impact on patient safety, regulatory excellence, and business performance across Europe?
We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality – Northern/Southern Europe to lead our regional Quality organization and drive excellence across multiple European affiliates. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements while safeguarding product quality, patient safety, and supply continuity.
As the designated Pharmacien Responsable for France, you will provide pharmaceutical oversight of the French affiliate and ensure compliance with French and European pharmaceutical regulations. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional stakeholders, driving a strong culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and risk-based decision-making across the region. The eligibility to act as Pharmacien Responsable in France is mandatory for this position.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic regional leadership with a critical statutory role, influencing quality performance, regulatory compliance, and organizational success in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Quality strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives while supporting patient safety, supply continuity, and business growth.
• Drive GMP/GDP compliance and inspection readiness across multiple European affiliates, ensuring adherence to corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen and harmonize Quality Systems and processes across the region, fostering operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality teams, building a high-performing organization and promoting a strong culture of quality, integrity, and accountability.
• Provide oversight of Quality operations, including deviations, CAPAs, complaints, change controls, risk management, and product quality activities.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including product launches, acquisitions, business development projects, and supply continuity programs.
• Ensure effective Quality oversight of external partners, including contract manufacturers, distributors, licensors, and other key service providers.
• Act as the designated Pharmacien Responsable (Qualified Person) for France, ensuring compliance with French and European pharmaceutical regulations and overseeing pharmaceutical activities impacting patient safety.
• Ensure EU batch certification and release activities in accordance with applicable European regulations.
• Provide pharmaceutical oversight of product quality, distribution, pharmacovigilance governance, product information and recall activities impacting patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company in front of Health Authorities, including ANSM, during inspections and regulatory interactions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on quality, compliance, patient safety, and business continuity risks while driving appropriate mitigation strategies.

Required Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Eligibility to act as Pharmacien Responsable in France, including registration with the relevant section of the French Order of Pharmacists.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in a Quality leadership role.