Senior Director, Commercial Quality, International Markets

We Are TevaWe’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.
Our Team, Your ImpactRecruitment process for this position is with locations: Poland, Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia.
Position title: Senior Director, Commercial Quality, International Markets.
About the position:We are seeking an experienced quality leader to provide strategic and operational quality oversight across Teva's International Markets (IM) Commercial organization. In this highly visible regional role, you will ensure the effective deployment and ongoing compliance of Teva's Quality Management System (QMS) across multiple markets while acting as a trusted business partner to regional commercial leadership.
You will drive GMP/GDP compliance, oversee critical quality incidents, support inspection readiness, and lead quality excellence initiatives that safeguard patients, products, and business continuity across the region.
How You’ll Spend Your DayQuality Management System LeadershipLead the deployment and continuous improvement of Teva's Quality Management System across International Markets.
Ensure local Commercial Quality units maintain effective SOPs and work instructions aligned with Teva standards and local regulations.
Promote a strong quality culture and ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and corporate quality requirements.
Chair Regional Commercial Quality Councils and drive quality governance across the region.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality excellence programs.
Operational Quality OversightProvide regional oversight for key QMS processes including:DeviationsCAPAsChange controlsComplaintsRecalls and field actionsTraining managementDocumentation managementQuality risk managementMonitor quality KPIs and compliance metrics, ensuring timely resolution of critical and overdue quality records.
Drive standardization and harmonization of quality processes across markets.
Critical Quality Incident ManagementCoordinate regional responses to critical quality incidents.
Partner with Global Quality and Quality Operations teams on investigations and remediation activities.
Review and approve communications to Health Authorities where required.
Act as a key decision-maker for Quality Alignment Meetings (QAMs) and regional escalation processes.
Inspection Readiness & ComplianceEnsure continuous inspection readiness across Commercial Units.
Analyze inspection and audit trends to identify compliance risks.
Develop preventive actions and remediation plans to strengthen quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Strategic Business PartnershipServe as the Quality Business Partner to Regional Commercial Leadership.
Align regional quality strategy with commercial objectives and business priorities.
Provide quality guidance for regional initiatives, projects, and transformation programs.
Build strong partnerships with General Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Leadership & Team DevelopmentProvide matrix leadership to Commercial Quality teams across the International Markets region.
Develop, coach, and mentor quality professionals and future leaders.
Establish regional quality objectives and performance metrics.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and quality-focused culture.
Global CollaborationRepresent International Markets Commercial Quality in global initiatives and projects.
Collaborate closely with Quality Operations, Third-Party Quality organizations, and Global Quality functions.
Share best practices and support the implementation of strategic quality initiatives worldwide.
Your Skills and ExperienceMaster's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related discipline.
Advanced degree (PhD, Doctorate, or Postgraduate qualification) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Healthcare, Business Administration, or a related field
- preferred.
Minimum 6 years of experience as a Quality Manager, Qualified Person (QP), or equivalent quality leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality management, importation, distribution, and commercial quality operations
- preferred.
Strong knowledge of PIC/S, EU, and US GMP/GDP requirements.
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical quality compliance and regulatory expectations.
Experience with pharmaceutical importation, distribution, and market release activities.
Extensive knowledge of GxP regulations, quality risk management, and Quality Management Systems.
Experience working with validated quality systems and digital platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Of