Head QC Network

Arcera is a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets.With a large footprint reaching patients in over 120 markets, and manufacturing and packaging facilities in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide. The companies Acino, Amoun, Birgi Mefar Group, and M8 are all part of Arcera Life Sciences.Please note: This position will be employed by our Arcera Affiliate (Acino Egypt), which is part of Arcera Life Sciences.The Head QC Network will develop a strategy for managing lab operations and ensuring global compliance. This role leads a broad network worldwide to improve lab processes and implement strategic programs. This role also includes overseeing QC end-to-end processes, ensuring comprehensive quality control, and developing a road map for strategic efficiency and operational excellence projects. Additionally, this role will focus on transformation through the integration of digital solutions and new technology, while maintaining regulatory intelligence and readiness.Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Leadership:Own and develop strategies for managing network’s laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and guidelines.Enhance cross-functionally laboratory processes and implement innovative programs.Oversee QC processes and ensure end-to-end quality control across all operations.Drive the implementation of initiatives to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility.2. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:Implement laboratory quality management systems to meet legal requirements, ensure process and service quality, and maintain a safe workplace.Adhere to standards and processes.Identify and mitigate risks affecting ArCera legacies.Improve efficiency with LEAN Lab and Smart/Digilab programs.Develop QC standards and translate them into procedures.Establish KPIs for QC performance across sites and third parties.Keep management informed about critical issues that might impact lab performance, product quality, compliance, or safety.Ensure continuous improvement through end-to-end quality control.Provide ongoing training to keep the QC network updated on industry standards and technologies.Provide expertise and recommendation for investment strategy in analytical techniques.Foster a learning and continuous improvement culture through ongoing guidance and coaching to the QC network community.3. Risk Leadership:Point of escalation and subject matter expert for critical OOS laboratory investigations.Assess QC process risks, identify and measure the effectiveness of mitigating controls.Assess third party QC service providers through due diligence assessment or formal audit processes.Manage and resolve customer complaints related to product quality, ensuring timely and effective resolution.Ensure adherence to SOPs, Quality Directives, and other related documentation during all stages of product development and manufacturing. Implement robust self-inspections and collaborate with the internal audit department to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance.4. Talent & Team Development:Develop talents and foster a growth-mindset, promoting a culture of business acumen and continuous learning.Establish Quality & Data integrity culture and awareness, ensuring that all team members understand and prioritize these principles.Establish capability-building and upskilling programs to enhance current quality departments, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities.5. Organizational Savviness:Collaborate with other departments to identify and address quality issues.Navigate and influence a complex matrix organization, balancing global standardization with local flexibility.Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and planningLeadership and team managementRegulatory compliance and quality assuranceContinuous improvement and process optimizationEffective communication and collaborationAnalytical and problem-solvingRisk management and preventive complianceData analytics and trend analysisDigital tools proficiencyStrong Business acumenQualifications & Experience: 10+ years of management or team leadership experience in a QC / R&D analytical laboratory environment.Operational experience in quality control and analytical chemistry including microbiology degree in life sciences with a strong focus on analytical chemistry and or microbiologyTechnical QC expertise and understanding of site QC operational environment.Strong leadership, communication and project management skills; able to work and influence independently and through a network of specialists.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment and requirements.Experience with LIMS technology and laboratory IT systems; SAP knowledge an advantage, Digital SavvyExperience in change management to drive continuous improvement and quality culture agenda in QC.In connection with your application, Arcera will collect, process and store personal data about you. Our Privacy Notice for Prospective Employees, provides an overview of the personal data that Arcera processes during the application process. Note: This Privacy Notice may be updated by Arcera, we therefore invite you to consult the latest versions via the above links.We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your skills and experience can contribute to Arcera’s mission.