Kennedy Fox are supporting a global healthcare business as they seek a hands-on, strategic Senior Quality Leader to transform their quality function in the Netherlands. The role is ideal for someone who blends technical rigour with emotional intelligence and thrives in a high-trust, high-impact culture.
Role Details :
The business is reshaping its quality department, bringing in a new leader to assess, realign, and elevate the team. You’ll take ownership of :
- Auditing and right-sizing the current team and structure
- Uplifting quality performance and embedding accountability
- Coaching and mentoring the next generation of quality talent
- Driving readiness across ISO 13485 / 11607 frameworks
- Engaging directly with pharma and medtech clients, often under pressure
The Ideal Candidate
20+ years in Quality, ideally with medical components, medical device, pharma, or packaging exposureClear track record of rebuilding teams and systemsHigh emotional intelligence : able to coach, confront, and course-correctComfortable working with demanding clients and navigating escalationsHands-on mindset : this is a “boots on the ground” leadership roleFluent English; Dutch is a plus but not requiredAutonomous, confident, and proactiveOpen to feedback, fast-paced environmentsExperienced in managing diverse teamsComfortable with ambiguity and capable of making change happenOur client is supportive of relocation for exceptional candidates.