Head of Quality and Regulatory (m/f/x)

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.
 
In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.
 
Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.
 
Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
 
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Your role

• Ensures the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence
• Develops and implements quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Acts as a key member of the management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational growth
• Directly influences organizational growth by unblocking medical product releases and ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the lifecycle
• Manages budgets for the setup and maintenance of quality management systems.
• Possesses exceptional people management skills and the ability to navigate diverse cultural environments, supported by a data-driven mindset
• Builds a global, stand-alone quality organization, including a regulatory team, and provides lateral leadership for quality topics in other functions and projects

Your profile

• University degree in business administration, engineering, natural sciences or similar combined with specific training and relevant quality and regulatory topics
• Extensive experience in quality management and regulatory affairs, preferably in a senior leadership role, industry knowledge is a plus
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving measurable quality objectives
• Experience working in a global or multinational organization is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Exceptional people management skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across diverse cultural environments
• Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common quality goals
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence
• Fluency in English, advance skill in German as a plus