Head Quality Operations Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 31 October 2025
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Dei BioPharma
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| Dei BioPharma |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Dei BioPharma Ltd., a Drugs and Vaccines Manufacturing Plant is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Head Quality Operations.
The Head of Quality Operations is responsible for Overseeing Quality Assurance and Quality Control Operations, Ensuring Compliance with GMP and Regulatory Standards, Developing and Implementing Quality Management Systems, Conducting Internal Audits and Inspections, Reviewing and Approving Validation Protocols and Documentation, and Leading Continuous Improvement Initiatives across all departments.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time, 45 hours per week (Monday to Saturday).
Start date: Candidate must begin working within a reasonable period.
Supervisory Position: Yes
Duties:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and all applicable regulatory and company standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across all departments.
- Review, approve, and control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and validation documents.
- Oversee product testing, batch release, and ensure proper documentation for each process.
- Plan and conduct internal quality audits and coordinate external audits and inspections.
- Investigate deviations, non-conformances, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Train, mentor, and appraise quality staff to build a high-performing quality culture.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
- A master’s degree in quality management, Industrial Pharmacy, or related discipline is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
- Proven experience in supervisory or managerial roles within Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
- Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, GDP, and ISO quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage audits and regulatory inspections.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to product quality and patient safety.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or related functions within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
- Experience in managing or supervising QA/QC teams and coordinating regulatory inspections and audits.
- Proven track record in establishing, maintaining, and improving Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Familiarity with validation, qualification, and product release processes in a biopharma setting is highly desirable.
Application procedure
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How to Apply:
- All interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their CVs, Cover Letter & Academic documents (addressed to the Head Human Capital)
- All Application documents should be merged as one document in PDF or .DOC / .DOCX, which should not exceed 10MB
- Applications should be sent with the JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
- Should you not hear from us within fourteen (14) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Posting Date: 2025-10-24
