Product Quality Strategy Leader Senior Director
Scorpion Therapeutics, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Role Summary
Lead the Vaccines Product Quality Strategy organization and shape how quality supports our global supply and patient impact. Collaborate with leaders across Quality, R&D, Supply and Commercial to set strategy, drive risk-based decisions, and embed practical improvements. We value strategic thinking, strong influencing skills, and a hands‑on approach to improve quality outcomes. This role offers growth, visible impact on global quality plans, and alignment with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Location: role can be done from any location close to a GSK location in Europe or in the US.
Responsibilities
Define and deploy a clear product quality strategy for Vaccines that aligns with global quality objectives
Lead enterprise-level product quality risk management and governance, including escalations and strategic reviews
Partner with cross-functional leaders to prioritise quality investments, deliverables and continuous improvement programmes
Oversee critical quality metrics, audits and regulatory readiness to maintain supply and compliance
Sponsor digital and data initiatives that simplify quality processes and improve decision making
Build capability and coach teams to embed a proactive, predict-and-prevent quality mindset
Set and translate product quality priorities into clear, measurable plans with timelines and owners
Manage quality governance forums and deliver regular, transparent updates to senior stakeholders
Lead root cause investigations and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
Support regulatory inspections and responses, working with operational teams and external authorities when needed
Develop talent, succession plans and inclusive leadership within the quality community
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Required: Minimum 10 years’ experience in quality, regulatory or manufacturing roles within a regulated healthcare environment
Required: Proven experience in product quality strategy, risk management and governance
Required: Strong experience working with cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Required: Demonstrated record of delivering continuous improvement and change programmes
Required: Fluent in English; good working knowledge of local languages is an advantage
Preferred: Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, PhD) in a relevant field
Preferred: Experience leading quality strategy in biologics, sterile manufacturing, or complex supply networks
Preferred: Practical experience with regulatory inspections and interactions with major health authorities
Preferred: Familiarity with digital quality systems, data integrity and automation initiatives
Preferred: Strong people leadership in a matrix environment, with coaching and talent development experience
Preferred: Track record of implementing risk-based quality frameworks and measurable KPIs
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Responsibilities
Define and deploy a clear product quality strategy for Vaccines that aligns with global quality objectives
Lead enterprise-level product quality risk management and governance, including escalations and strategic reviews
Partner with cross-functional leaders to prioritise quality investments, deliverables and continuous improvement programmes
Oversee critical quality metrics, audits and regulatory readiness to maintain supply and compliance
Sponsor digital and data initiatives that simplify quality processes and improve decision making
Build capability and coach teams to embed a proactive, predict-and-prevent quality mindset
Set and translate product quality priorities into clear, measurable plans with timelines and owners
Manage quality governance forums and deliver regular, transparent updates to senior stakeholders
Lead root cause investigations and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented
Support regulatory inspections and responses, working with operational teams and external authorities when needed
Develop talent, succession plans and inclusive leadership within the quality community
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Required: Minimum 10 years’ experience in quality, regulatory or manufacturing roles within a regulated healthcare environment
Required: Proven experience in product quality strategy, risk management and governance
Required: Strong experience working with cross-functional and senior stakeholders
Required: Demonstrated record of delivering continuous improvement and change programmes
Required: Fluent in English; good working knowledge of local languages is an advantage
Preferred: Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, PhD) in a relevant field
Preferred: Experience leading quality strategy in biologics, sterile manufacturing, or complex supply networks
Preferred: Practical experience with regulatory inspections and interactions with major health authorities
Preferred: Familiarity with digital quality systems, data integrity and automation initiatives
Preferred: Strong people leadership in a matrix environment, with coaching and talent development experience
Preferred: Track record of implementing risk-based quality frameworks and measurable KPIs
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