Director, Head of ITQA

Are you the candidate who can enable Lundbeck to leverage the potential and drive the strategic direction of ITQA, oversee quality management, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices? Lundbeck is looking for a Director to head up our IT Quality Assurance (ITQA) team. The role is crucial to ensure the integrity, reliability, and compliance of our IT systems and processes.

Your new role

As Head of ITQA, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and compliance landscape of our IT systems. You will work in close collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization and your leadership will directly influence the integrity and reliability of the technologies that support our processes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and manage the ITQA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvements.
• Develop and implement ITQA strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the execution of IT quality audits, risk assessments, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the IT lifecycle.
• Manage the resolution of quality issues and non-conformances, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions.
• Ensure that the ITQA team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge through training and development programs.
• Report on ITQA performance metrics and drive initiatives for process improvements.
• Ensure that projects are identified, planned and executed according to agreed timelines.
  
  
  

Your future team

You will be the direct manager of 12 skilled ITQA professionals and specialists.

You will join the business area Corporate Product Quality who is responsible for ensuring Quality for the commercial Product portfolio at Lundbeck. Reporting to the Vice President, you will be part of the Corporate Product Quality Assurance leadership team.

The position is based in Lundbeck headquarter Valby, Denmark.

What You Bring To The Team

• You have a solid understanding of the regulatory requirements on validation of IT systems (GAMP5).
• You are an experience people manager on Senior level, and you possess strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• You have a proven track record of successfully leading and managing ITQA teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
• You have the ability to manage and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• You have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and cover letter describing your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Anne Bekker-Jensen, Vice President, mobile: +45 30835067.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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