Director Quality Science & Strategy, R&D Quality Assurance

Job description

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home) Introduction to role: This role is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of risk-based quality assurance activities across emerging scientific and technological areas in R&D. Ready to shape how quality management and risk assessment evolve to support transformative medicines for patients? This is the opportunity! Accountabilities: Drive an external focus, actively tracking new and emerging regulations, scientific advances and best industry practice, and translate these insights into practical improvements in quality strategy and management. Build, manage and deepen strategic relationships with defined stakeholder groups and senior leaders in R&D, ensuring quality considerations are embedded in decision-making for new scientific and technological areas. Collaborate with and influence external stakeholders and regulatory bodies, representing the organisation’s quality position and helping to shape expectations in evolving areas of science. Actively contribute to the strategic direction of the Quality Journey, challenging current approaches and proposing new ways to manage risk a...