Head of CMO Quality

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Are you a passionate quality leader who thrives in an international environment and enjoys driving meaningful impact? At Perrigo, this is your opportunity to shape quality excellence across a global network of manufacturing partners and contribute to delivering trusted self-care products to millions of consumers.

As Head of CMO Quality, you will provide strategic leadership and quality oversight for Perrigo’s external manufacturing network, covering a diverse portfolio including medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and food supplements. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Leading a team of experienced quality professionals, you will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting key business initiatives such as technology transfers, product launches, and global supply continuity.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, people development, and operational excellence in a highly visible global role that directly contributes to Perrigo’s mission of making lives better through trusted self-care products.

Scope of the Role

• Define and drive Perrigo’s global CMO Quality strategy and oversight model.Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing international quality team.
• Build strong partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Oversee quality activities across the product lifecycle, including technology transfers, product launches, manufacturing, testing, packaging, release, and distribution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen quality performance across the external manufacturing network.
• Lead quality governance, risk management, audits, inspections, and remediation activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure reliable product supply without compromising quality.
• Support innovation, portfolio growth, and business transformation through expert quality leadership.
• Stay ahead of evolving global regulations and ensure compliance across a diverse portfolio including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, biocides, and food supplements.

Experience Required

• Degree in a scientific discipline such as Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering.
• Extensive Quality leadership experience in a regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer health environment.
• Proven experience managing CMOs and global manufacturing networks.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems, audits, inspections, and compliance.
• Experience leading international teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

We're looking for a collaborative and inspiring leader who combines strong quality expertise with a business mindset, thrives in a global environment, and is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement, and delivering quality excellence.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

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