Role: Global VP of Quality

Industry: Life Sciences

Location: Europe

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Discovery
Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company with approximately 20,000 employees and annual revenues of $20 billion, required a Global Vice President of Quality to lead a team of 2,000 professionals worldwide. The client was undergoing significant organisational transformation and required an experienced leader with extensive technical expertise in quality systems and regulatory compliance as well as the ability to drive change and transformation at a global scale.

The complexity of the role demanded a uniquely skilled leader possessing both deep global QA expertise and a track record of leading large-scale transformation in complex pharmaceutical environments. This resulted in an extremely limited talent pool. 

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Reach
We conducted an extensive global executive search, mapping senior quality leaders within leading multinational pharmaceutical organisations. Our targeted outreach focused on individuals with a proven record of driving quality excellence across global operations, leading and scaling large teams and delivering change in highly regulated environments. 

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Assessment
Shortlisted candidates were evaluated not only for their technical and regulatory expertise but also for their leadership style, change management capability, and cultural alignment—including their ability to embed a culture of quality excellence across global operations. Close collaboration with the client’s executive team ensured clarity on strategic priorities and leadership expectations throughout the assessment process.

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Impact
A highly qualified Global VP of Quality was appointed, bringing significant experience in leading complex, multinational quality functions and transformation initiatives. Since joining, the new leader has enhanced global quality leadership, strengthened the organisation’s readiness for change, and driven improvements across quality operations worldwide.

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CONTACT US

Wherever they are in the world, we'll find them

Reach out to Shane Browne, Managing Director - International Operations (shane.browne@hrmrecruit.com).

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