Head of Quality Assurance & Information Security

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality Assurance & Information Security to lead the QA and IS departments, develop strategy, and ensure business continuity. The role combines oversight of quality management systems with information security governance in a life‑science environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Quality & Information Security Management System, including manuals, SOPs and work instructions.
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and management review processes to ensure compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee documentation control, supplier records, customer complaint handling and employee training.
• Define and enforce information security policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage incident reporting and business continuity planning.
• Support top management in setting quality and security objectives and liaise with external auditors and certification bodies.

Required profile

• University degree in a life‑science related field; MSc in Quality or Information Security Management is desirable.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in Quality Assurance for GxP systems and at least four (4) years in Information Security management.

Required skills

• Experience with GxP quality systems and ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27001 and data‑privacy legislation (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in risk assessment, business continuity planning and IT disaster recovery.
• Internal audit and management review expertise.
• Documentation control and version management.