Director Quality Transformation & Site Excellence
Grünenthal · Aachen, Lisbon
Internship · Posted on 30 October 2026
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Director Quality Transformation & Site Excellence
Country: Germany, Italy, Portugal
City: Aachen, Origgio, Lisbon
Department: Global Operations & Production
Job ID: 45463
Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid
Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.
What the job looks like:
Each day, you’ll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
Lead quality assessments and diagnostics at manufacturing sites.
Provide hands-on support to sites facing compliance, inspection, performance, or quality system challenges.
Serve as interim Quality leader or advisor during critical business situations, leadership transitions, or remediation programs.
Ensure sustainable resolution of quality risks, deviations, audit findings, and systemic compliance gaps.
Lead regional quality transformation programs and strategic improvement projects.
Support post-merger integrations, site transfers, network harmonization initiatives, and quality culture transformations.
Coach and develop site Quality leaders and quality teams.
Strengthen quality culture and continuous improvement capabilities at site leadership level.
What you’ll bring to the table:
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering or related Life Sciences discipline.
15+ years of experience within pharmaceutical Quality functions.
Significant experience as: Site Head of Quality/ Head of QA/ Senior Quality Leader within GMP-regulated environments.
Demonstrated experience supporting FDA, EMA and international regulatory inspections.
Proven track record managing complex remediation programs and quality transformations.
Experience leading cross-functional and multi-site initiatives within global pharmaceutical organizations.
Experience participating in mergers, acquisitions, site integrations or large-scale organizational change programs is advantageous.
About Grünenthal
Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.
Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.
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Marlen Brandl
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