Quality Program Director

Role: Quality Program Director

 

We are partnering with a global Medical Device Manufacturing leader seeking a Quality Program Director (Distribution). This is a unique opportunity to drive quality leadership across European warehouse operations, ensuring compliance, standardization, and continuous improvement.

 

Location: Utrecht – Hybrid with Travel

Scope: European Warehousing & Distribution Operations

 

The Role

As Quality Program Director, you will develop, implement, and optimize quality management systems (QMS) across multiple European warehouses. Your focus will be on regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001), traceability, and process efficiency. You will collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, IT, regulatory, and operations teams to embed best practices in warehouse quality management.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse & distribution quality projects, aligning with global standards.
• Develop & maintain QMS for European warehouses, ensuring ISO compliance.
• Standardize quality control procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Implement & improve traceability systems to track products from receipt to dispatch.
• Monitor QMS effectiveness through audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, warehouse management, & regulatory teams to integrate compliance.
• Develop & deliver training programs to promote a quality-driven culture.
• Report to senior management, presenting key quality metrics and improvement plans.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics, with 5+ years in quality leadership (MedTech or Pharma preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with traceability systems and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as needed.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

 

Why Join?

Join a high-impact role in a fast-growing MedTech company, leading quality initiatives across European operations. This is a chance to drive compliance, efficiency, and process standardization in a regulated industry.

 

How to Apply

If you are an experienced quality leader in warehouse & distribution operations within MedTech, Life Sciences, or Pharmaceuticals, we’d love to hear from you.

 

? Apply now or contact Aimee Brenner at a.brenner@panda-int.com for more information.