Site Quality Head

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

About the Role:

Opella is looking for a Site Quality Head to oversee site-level quality operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in pharmaceutical compliance and operational excellence, who thrives in a regulated environment and is passionate about driving quality standards across manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading quality assurance and quality control activities at a production site, ensuring that all operations meet international standards for safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. This position offers strategic influence, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape quality culture in a dynamic and growth-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee product release and ensure compliance with global and local regulatory standards.

- Lead quality decision-making, including deviation management, investigations, CAPA, and remediation actions.

- Manage quality documentation, ensuring data integrity, GMP compliance, and alignment with internal procedures.

- Supervise QC operations, including finished product testing, microbial labs, and inspection of raw and packaging materials.

- Oversee validation programs for equipment, processes, cleaning, and analytical methods.

- Drive effective use of digital quality systems such as QMS and LIMS to enhance traceability, efficiency, and decision-making.

- Apply Quality Risk Management (QRM) to identify and mitigate potential quality risks.

- Direct internal audits, regulatory inspections, and supplier qualifications, ensuring readiness and compliance.

- Monitor quality metrics and foster a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across all teams.

About you

Qualifications & Experience

- Must have a degree in Pharmacy.

- 15+ years of experience in quality management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing

- Strong knowledge of GMP, HSE system and regulatory frameworks.

- Ability to assess the impact of quality operations on business performance.

- Proven leadership in managing teams and driving quality initiatives.

- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

- Open-minded and forward-thinking; consistently seeks innovative and better ways of working

- Fluent in English

Skills

- Strategic thinker with a challenger mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities.

- Emotional intelligence and ability to lead through change

- Ability to influence across teams, especially in a matrix environment