Head of Quality

Dawa Limited is seeking an experienced quality leader to provide strategic leadership across the company's Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Compliance functions. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization's pharmaceutical products meet regulatory requirements, international quality standards, and internal quality management systems while driving continuous improvement across the business.

Dawa Limited is seeking an experienced quality leader to provide strategic leadership across the company's Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Compliance functions. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization's pharmaceutical products meet regulatory requirements, international quality standards, and internal quality management systems while driving continuous improvement across the business.

1. Provide strategic leadership for the Quality Assurance department.
2. Oversee Quality Control operations and laboratory activities.
3. Lead Regulatory Compliance initiatives.
4. Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
5. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
6. Establish and monitor quality policies, procedures, and standards.
7. Lead internal and external quality audits.
8. Coordinate regulatory inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
9. Review and approve quality documentation.
10. Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
11. Lead investigations into quality deviations, complaints, and non-conformances.
12. Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Mentor and develop quality assurance and quality control teams.
14. Collaborate with production, supply chain, regulatory affairs, and senior management to achieve quality objectives.
15. Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
2. Postgraduate qualification in Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field is an added advantage.
3. Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
4. Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, ISO standards and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
5. Experience managing regulatory inspections and audits.
6. Strong leadership and people management skills.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
9. Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.
10. High ethical standards and attention to detail.