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Head of Quality Uppsala

Galderma


Job Location:

Uppsala - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981 we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human bodys largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company we embrace diversity and respect the dignity privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled direct impact.

Job Title: Head of Quality
Location: Uppsala Sweden
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Quality to lead and transform our Quality function at our site in Uppsala Sweden. This is a critical leadership role where you will shape a proactive patient-focused and risk-aware quality culture within a highly regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment.

As a key member of the leadership team you will ensure full compliance with global regulatory standards while driving operational excellence continuous improvement and integration of quality across all phases of product development and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the sitesQuality strategy governance and execution ensuring full compliance withGMP/cGMP and international regulations
  • Act as the primary Quality authority duringregulatory inspections(e.g. EMA FDA and other global agencies)
  • Oversee and continuously improve theQuality Management System (QMS)covering QA QC validation and regulatory compliance
  • Ensure the approval and release ofraw materials packaging intermediates and finished products
  • Drive management ofdeviations CAPAs change controls and customer complaints
  • Ownsupplier quality management audits and qualification processes
  • Leadinternal and external auditsand ensure inspection readiness at all times
  • Overseeanalytical microbiological and product quality control activities
  • Ensure compliance withmarketing authorizations and regulatory submissions
  • Leadvalidation and qualification activities(equipment systems processes computerized systems)
  • Build and lead ahigh-performing Quality organization including hiring development and performance management
  • Define and manageQuality budgets and resources
  • Contribute tosite strategy and business planningas a key member of the Management Team
  • EmbedHealth Safety & Environment (HSE)principles into all quality-related activities

What Were Looking For
Required Experience
  • Mandatory:Extensive experience inpharmaceutical and/or biotechnology environments
  • 1015 years of progressive experience inQuality (QA/QC)with significant leadership responsibility
  • Proven track record managingregulated manufacturing environments
Education
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in ascientific discipline(e.g. Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Chemical Engineering)
Technical Expertise
  • Deep knowledge ofGMP/cGMP regulations (EMA FDA ICH)
  • Strong experience withregulatory inspections and audits (FDA/EMA)
  • Expertise inQMS validation and regulatory compliance
  • Solid understanding ofproduct lifecycle and regulatory submissions
  • Experience inproject management and change management
Leadership Skills
  • Strategic and hands-on leader with the ability todrive cultural transformation
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to lead through complexity in ahigh-growth high-regulation environment
Languages
  • Fluent inEnglish(written and spoken)

Why Join Us
  • Be part of amission-driven organizationin the pharma/biotech space
  • Lead impactful transformation in ahigh-visibility leadership role
  • Work inUppsala a leading European hub for life sciences innovation
  • Shape the future of quality in agrowing and collaborative environment

Ready to Make an Impact

If you are a quality leader passionate about excellence compliance and continuous improvement in Pharma/Biotech wed love to hear from you.


Required Experience:

Director


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