Director of Quality (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Director of Quality (Life Sciences): Leading and optimizing quality processes and strategies specifically for the Life Sciences service line with an accent on compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Focus on defining global quality strategy, improving operational excellence, and leading a team of quality professionals.

Location: Remote from Spain

Company

hirify.global is a global transformation partner providing multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation, as well as high-quality training data solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning.

What you will do

• Define and implement the Life Sciences Quality Strategy aligned with business goals, client needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a senior client-facing quality leader, representing hirify.global in customer meetings and strategic reviews.
• Lead and mentor a global team of Quality Leads and Managers, fostering a culture of proactivity, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee and manage the quality of deliverables for all Life Sciences accounts, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and audit Life Sciences-specific tools, processes, and methodologies to optimize efficiency and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis and methodologies like Lean Six Sigma or Agile.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in the Life Sciences industry, with a focus on localization, translation, and regulatory content management.
• Deep understanding of Life Sciences market dynamics, regulatory environments, and global geographical considerations.
• Proven experience managing large, complex Life Sciences accounts and programs.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, compliance requirements, and quality certifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in client-facing leadership, including escalations, negotiations, and strategy-setting.
• Experience defining and executing quality strategies, optimization processes, and innovation initiatives.
• Strong leadership background with the ability to inspire, manage, and grow global teams across multiple regions.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a global team across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Opportunity to drive consistency, innovation, and proactive solutions across all accounts.
• Foster a culture of proactivity, innovation, and accountability within the team.
• Support career development and performance management.
• Work with a client-centric mindset and strong relationship-building skills.