VP of Quality

Lancaster, SC | Onsite | Relocation Assistance Available I'm partnered with a growing manufacturer in the pharmaceutical, consumer health, and animal health space that is looking to add a Vice President of Quality to its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this individual will lead the organization's entire Quality function, overseeing Quality Assurance, Quality Control, compliance, regulatory inspections, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who has successfully built and led large quality organizations, driven quality culture, and served as the ultimate authority on quality and compliance decisions within a regulated manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead all QA and QC functions across the organization Provide strategic direction for quality systems, compliance, and inspection readiness Serve as the primary quality representative during FDA and third-party inspections Partner with Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, and Executive Leadership to drive business objectives Oversee quality systems including CAPA, deviations, investigations, change controls, and risk management Manage supplier and contract manufacturer quality activities Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality and manufacturing operations Establish and monitor quality metrics and organizational performance indicators Develop and mentor quality leadership teams while fostering a strong culture of compliance and accountability Provide executive-level guidance on product quality, regulatory risk, and quality strategy Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline required 15+ years of Quality leadership experience within pharmaceutical, consumer health, nutraceutical, biotechnology, animal health, or other regulated manufacturing environments Significant experience leading both Quality Assurance and Quality Control organizations Strong understanding of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, and quality systems Proven track record leading regulatory inspections and customer auditsExperience managing large teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders Executive leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, budgeting, and organizational development preferred Preferred Background Pharmaceutical manufacturing Nutraceutical or consumer health products Animal health products Multi-site quality leadership Analytical Development and QC laboratory oversight Global supplier or contract manufacturing quality oversight If you have experience leading enterprise quality organizations and are interested in learning more about a confidential executive-level opportunity, feel free to reach out directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPM Scientific