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.