Lead and govern TAGADDOD's regional quality control laboratories and testing systems toensure reliable, accurate, compliant, and operationally supportive laboratory performanceacross all operating entities.The role exists to strengthen product quality assurance, laboratory governance, testingreliability, and data integrity through disciplined laboratory management and fullcompliance with ISO 17025 requirements.This role ensures laboratory operations evolve from isolated testing activities into anintegrated quality-control and operational reliability enabler aligned with TAGADDOD'stransformation strategy and Prime operating maturity journey.Responsibilities1- Laboratory Governance & Quality Control Management Lead regional laboratory and quality control governance across all entities and operatingsites. Govern laboratory operations, testing activities, and quality control systems to ensuredisciplined execution and testing reliability. Ensure laboratory governance supports operational stability, customer confidence, andproduct quality assurance.2- ISO 17025 Governance & Compliance Lead implementation, deployment, and governance of ISO 17025 requirements across alllaboratories. Ensure full compliance with ISO 17025 requirements including method validation,traceability, calibration, uncertainty management, and laboratory competence. Govern laboratory documentation, records, and controlled testing procedures inalignment with ISO 17025 standards.3- Laboratory Operations & Testing Reliability Ensure reliable, accurate, and timely laboratory testing and reporting across all entities Govern sample handling, testing discipline, result integrity, and laboratory workfloweffectiveness. Ensure laboratory operations support production continuity and operational decision-making. Govern laboratory testing prioritization and service responsiveness to supportoperational continuity and business needs.4- Laboratory Competence & Technical Qualification Govern laboratory competency frameworks and technical qualification requirements Ensure laboratory personnel competence, authorization discipline, and sustainedtechnical capability.Calibration, Validation & Data Integrity Govern laboratory equipment calibration, testing traceability, and measurementreliability. Ensure laboratory data integrity, testing accuracy, and controlled reporting systems Lead method validation and measurement uncertainty governance activities5- Quality Assurance & Operational Support Ensure laboratory and QC activities support approved product quality specifications andcustomer requirements. Coordinate with Operations, Planning & Warehouse, Procurement, and QHSE functions toensure aligned quality execution and operational support. Support RCA and CAPA investigations related to product quality, process instability, andrecurring quality deviations.6- Audit &Compliance Support Support IMS audit rhythm and laboratory audit readiness across all entities Ensure laboratory compliance with legal, regulatory, customer, certification, and ISOrequirements. Monitor laboratory process compliance through structured audit and verificationactivities.7- Transformation & Continuous Improvement Enablement Partner with QHSE and Transformation & Continuous Improvement functions to supportlaboratory governance maturity and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure disciplined adoption of approved laboratory transformation initiatives and qualitygovernance programs. Support laboratory digitalization, testing visibility, and reporting systems to strengthenoperational decision quality. Support laboratory digitalization and laboratory information management systems(LIMS) to strengthen testing visibility and data reliability.8- Leadership & Capability Development Lead and develop regional laboratory teams and country QC leadership Promote a culture of testing discipline, accountability, data integrity, and operationalpartnership. Build laboratory capability, technical competence, and succession readiness acrossentities. Govern laboratory operating rhythm and laboratory review cadence across all entities Govern laboratory equipment suitability, readiness, and lifecycle support requirementsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Science, or a related fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in Quality Control with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple sites or regionsStrong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (ISO 17025, ISO 9001, or Integrated Management Systems)Proven experience in leading quality teams and managing auditsExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to analyze complex data and drive decision-makingProficiency in quality tools and softwareWillingness to travel across the region as needed