Vice President Quality
Location: Amsterdam (NL) or Brussels (BE)
Department: Quality
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Role Overview
As Vice President Quality, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the global quality strategy across all Prothya sites. You will ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements, foster a strong quality culture, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This is a senior leadership role requiring strategic vision, operational expertise, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
This timing represents a unique opportunity to join Prothya as it is now part of Accord Group—one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies globally—enabling you to play a pivotal role in integrating quality excellence within a dynamic and expanding organization.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the global Quality strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
* Ensure compliance with GMP, EMA, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
* Oversee Quality Systems, including CAPA, audits, risk management, and validation.
* Lead and mentor a high-performing Quality team across multiple sites (Amsterdam, Brussels, and other locations).
* Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate quality into business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
* Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field; PhD is a plus.
* Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality within the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles.
* Deep knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and quality systems.
* Proven track record in managing global teams and complex projects.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.