EVP, Global Head of Quality

At Evotec SE we believe Quality is far more than compliance. It is a strategic differentiator a driver of client trust and a critical enabler of scientific and operational excellence.

We are seeking an exceptional executive leader to join our Global Operations Leadership Team as EVP Global Head of Quality. This is a highly strategic enterprise role with responsibility across our global Drug Discovery and Drug Development network spanning Europe and the USA.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer you will lead the transformation of Quality into a modern commercially impactful globally harmonized function that supports Evotecs next phase of growth under Project Horizon.

This role is designed for a leader who understands the realities of complex life science environments can navigate global matrix organisations and knows how to turn quality excellence into a competitive advantage.

• Define and drive Evotecs global Quality strategy across Drug Discovery and Drug Development

• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives across systems structures processes and capabilities

• Position Quality as a visible differentiator in client partnerships business development and strategic growth

• Build strong executive relationships internally and externally across pharma biotech and regulatory bodies

• Ensure world-class GXP compliance while enabling agility scalability and operational performance

• Lead and inspire an international Quality organisation across the UK Germany France Italy and the USA

• This is an opportunity to shape how Quality contributes to business performance client confidence innovation and long-term enterprise value.

• Significant senior leadership experience within a CRO biotech or pharma.

• Strong understanding of partner expectations and unmet needs in complex CRO settings

• Proven track record leading transformation in global matrixed multi-site organisations

• Deep expertise across GXP environments including GLP GCP and GMP

• Strong commercial acumen and experience positioning Quality as a business enabler and strategic differentiator

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability at executive level

• Experience leading large international teams through change complexity and growth

• The ability to combine scientific credibility operational rigor and business pragmatism

Evotec is a global biotechnology company operating at the forefront of drug discovery and development. With more than 4000 scientific experts across Europe and the USA we partner with leading pharmaceutical biotech and academic organisations to accelerate the development of medicines that matter.

As part of our transformation journey under Project Horizon we are evolving our operating model to drive sustainable growth strengthen execution and further differentiate our scientific and operational capabilities globally.

This role offers the opportunity to influence that transformation at enterprise scale. Regular international travel across Evotec sites is expected.

We look forward to hearing from leaders who are ready to redefine what Quality can deliver in a modern science-driven environment.

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