Director Quality Assurance

You don’t run Q, you secure it across the business

You are a good fit for us if you...

• don’t just manage quality, you embed it across the entire organisation. You’re a strategic leader who translates complex regulations into clear, practical processes and inspires others to adopt a true quality mindset. With your vision and leadership, you create a culture where quality isn’t a checklist — it’s a shared responsibility.

Your impact as Director QA

As Director Quality Assurance, you lead the development and safeguarding of quality systems across all departments. You go beyond execution within QA, you ensure that quality is embedded into the entire organisation.

In this role, you will :

Translate pharmaceutical legislation into practical, scalable processes.

Drive strategic initiatives and improvement programmes based on deep process knowledge .

Coach teams to adopt a quality mindset and embrace change.

Act as the key point of contact for authorities and certification bodies  not just during inspections, but as a consistent and credible external representative.

You report directly to the Managing Director and lead three QA managers, with overall responsibility for a team of approximately 70 professionals. As part of the Management Team, you help shape the strategic direction of the company.

Your workplace

Tiofarma develops and manufactures medicines. We started thirty years ago as a small, down-to-earth Dutch family business - driven by a clear purpose : to make a difference in people’s health. Through hard work, focus and close collaboration, we’ve grown into a company of more than 450 committed employees. While our operations have expanded over the past three decades, our roots remain firmly grounded in our core values : together, result-driven, and always evolving.

At Tiofarma, we believe in progress - without losing sight of who we are. Every day, we work closely with our partners to develop and produce high-quality pharmaceutical solutions that contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients worldwide.

Growth is not a goal in itself, but a means to increase our impact. That’s why we keep investing in our people, our technologies and our processes - so we can continuously improve and lead the way in quality.

You recognize yourself in this

You bring a strong combination of strategic vision, operational awareness and deep process knowledge. With a proven track record in regulated environments, you know how to lead complex change and build a culture of shared quality ownership.

You have :

Experience in pharmaceutical industry is pre, 5 years senior MT-level positiion, proven responsibility for leading and managing a department with 30+ employees.

Proven experience in managing and improving complex processes

Demonstrated success in leading organization-wide change (change management)

A strategic mindset with a hands-on mentality when needed

Strong coaching abilities focused on both quality awareness and organizational development

The ability to act as a credible, skilled discussion partner for demanding customers and regulatory authorities from all over the world

You are known for your ability to :

Proactively identify and mitigate quality and process risks

Combine strategic insight with operational execution

Demonstrate leadership that fosters ownership and accountability

Prioritize process assurance and integrity over short-term fixes

Assure compliance is a shared, daily responsibility - not just a checklist

What do we offer

This role is more than a leadership position  it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Tiofarma.

A key strategic role within the Management Team.

Full ownership to shape and future-proof our quality processes.

Leadership of a dedicated QA team (~30 professionals).

Close collaboration with regulatory authorities.

A culture that values clarity, initiative, and continuous learning.

This position comes with an attractive compensation package aligned with your experience and the significant impact you’ll have on our organisation. Next to that the employment package is also including :

25 vacation days plus 13 additional leave days (ATV) based on full-time employment.

A comprehensive benefits package, featuring :

A non-contributory pension scheme

A generous travel allowance

A tax-friendly bicycle lease plan for both business and private use

Regular team activities, such as yoga and bootcamp sessions

Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development

For questions about the application process, please contact Nathalia Denz (Recruiter) at [email protected]. For specific questions about the position, you can reach out to Hans Waals (Managing Director) at +31 186 286 151 or Hans Peter van de Poll (HR Director) at +31 186 286 876.

Are you the Director Quality Assurance we’re looking for? Apply now at Tiofarma. We look forward to receiving your application!