EVP, Head of Global Quality

Evotec

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Evotec SE, Quality is viewed as a strategic differentiator, a driver of client trust, and a critical enabler of scientific and operational excellence. This is a highly strategic enterprise role with responsibility across Evotec’s global Drug Discovery and Drug Development network spanning Europe and the USA. The role reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible for leading the transformation of Quality into a modern, commercially impactful, globally harmonized function that supports Evotec’s next phase of growth under Project Horizon. This role is designed for a leader who understands complex life science environments, can navigate global matrix organizations, and can leverage quality excellence as a competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharma
• Strong understanding of partner expectations and unmet needs in complex CRO settings
• Proven track record leading transformation in global, matrixed, multi-site organizations
• Deep expertise across GXP environments including GLP, GCP, and GMP
• Strong commercial acumen and experience positioning Quality as a business enabler and strategic differentiator
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability at executive level
• Experience leading large international teams through change, complexity, and growth
• The ability to combine scientific credibility, operational rigor, and business pragmatism

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Evotec’s global Quality strategy across Drug Discovery and Drug Development
• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives across systems, structures, processes, and capabilities
• Position Quality as a visible differentiator in client partnerships, business development, and strategic growth
• Build strong executive relationships internally and externally across pharma, biotech, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure world-class GXP compliance while enabling agility, scalability, and operational performance
• Lead and inspire an international Quality organization across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the USA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed