Responsable Qualité Produit - Global Product Quality Lead

Galderma

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Product Quality Lead is accountable for the end-to-end quality strategy and risk management of assigned products across development, external manufacturing, and commercial lifecycle, ensuring sustainable compliance, robust product knowledge, and integrated decision-making. Products in scope are semi-solid (95%) and oral products, with a status of drug product (20% pharmaceutical / OTC) or cosmetic product (80%).

Requirements

• Pharm-D / Engineer or master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, cosmetics, chemistry, biology or a related field;
• Minimum of 8 years proven experience in Quality in the pharmaceutical or Cosmetic industry with a minimum of 5 years working in activities supporting worldwide Semi-Solid production / Development;
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP, GDP, ISO, ICH, and other relevant regulatory requirements for sterile products;
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem-solving skills and analytical skills;
• Leadership and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously;
• Ability to work in a global and complex environment;
• Ability to influence technical and regulatory strategy at global governance level.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Auditor) is an asset;
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certification valuable;
• Experience managing remote teams valuable;
• Technical knowledge:

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality and regulatory activities from early stage (i.e. candidate selection) to approval of a product (end to end) in accordance with the Global R&D strategy to support Product Science & Technology teams.
• Responsible to define, implement and lead the quality activities for new product development and life cycle management on current products of Galderma portfolio.
• Interact and influence global stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure activities are in line with the global strategies and plans, and compliant with applicable regulatory requirements, quality system and international standards.
• Collaborates closely with Technical Product Leader to ensure integrated technical and quality strategies for end-to-end product lifecycle.
• End to End Product oversight manufactured by Galderma entities or subcontracted.
• Drive proactive risk management and where applicable apply quality-by-design principles in collaboration with Technical Product Lead and Development teams.
• Provide quality oversight during process and analytical method transfers and process upscale from development to manufacturing.
• Provide quality support to company manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Ensure liaison and coordination with QA organization (i.e. QA Development, Manufacturing, ESO…), notably when transferring a project to the late stage of development.
• Lead and decide on the development and implementation of Guidance, working procedures and documentation needed to fulfill the areas of appointed responsibilities.
• Ensure product development quality through clinical supplies, development reports, and documentation review where appropriate.
• Ensure support during the technical transfer: readiness of sending and receiving sites.
• Evaluate and manage post-approval changes from a quality perspective.
• Support inspection readiness for launches/PAI.
• Oversee critical/major quality issues and discrepancies found through audits, inspections, or complaints and their related investigations.
• Support Global Head of Quality Development & Lifecycle and also collaborates with cross functional team to ensure business continuity plans are in place and robust to prevent supply disruption.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance starting on day one (medical, dental, disability, travel, etc.);
• 85% of the premium paid by the employer;
• One of the best retirement plans in Canada (employer contribution up to 10%);
• Profit-sharing program of up to 6% of salary;
• Excellent working environment with an inspiring atmosphere;
• Multiple career advancement opportunities;
• A work environment where safety is an absolute priority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees