Evotec Se
biotechnology
EVP,GlobalHeadofQuality
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“EVP, Global Head of Quality at Evotec Se. Define and drive global Quality strategy. Lead large-scale transformation initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
enable agility, scalability, and operational performance; contributes to business performance; client confidence; innovation; long-term enterprise value
Industry & Context.
Regular international travel across Evotec sites is expected
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant senior leadership experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharma, understanding of partner expectations and unmet needs in complex CRO settings, Proven track record leading transformation in global, matrixed, multi-site organisations, Deep expertise across GXP environments including GLP, GCP, and GMP, commercial acumen and experience positioning Quality as a business enabler and strategic differentiator, Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability at executive level, Experience leading large international teams through change, complexity, and growth, The ability to combine scientific credibility, operational rigor, and business pragmatism
What You'll Do.
Define and drive global Quality strategy
Lead large-scale transformation initiatives
Position Quality as a visible differentiator
Build executive relationships internally and externally
Ensure world-class GXP compliance
Lead and inspire an international Quality organisation
Full Job Description
## **Shape the Future of Quality in Drug Discovery and Development** At Evotec SE, we believe Quality is far more than compliance. It is a strategic differentiator, a driver of client trust, and a critical enabler of scientific and operational excellence. We are seeking an exceptional executive leader to join our Global Operations Leadership Team as EVP, Global Head of Quality. This is a highly strategic enterprise role with responsibility across our global Drug Discovery and Drug Development network spanning Europe and the USA. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, you will lead the transformation of Quality into a modern, commercially impactful, globally harmonized function that supports Evotec’s next phase of growth under Project Horizon. This role is designed for a leader who understands the realities of complex life science environments, can navigate global matrix organisations, and knows how to turn quality excellence into a competitive advantage. ## ## As Global Head of Quality, you will: * Define and drive Evotec’s global Quality strategy across Drug Discovery and Drug Development * Lead large-scale transformation initiatives across systems, structures, processes, and capabilities * Position Quality as a visible differentiator in client partnerships, business development, and strategic growth * Build strong executive relationships internally and externally across pharma, biotech, and regulatory bodies * Ensure world-class GXP compliance while enabling agility, scalability, and operational performance * Lead and inspire an international Quality organisation across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the USA * This is an opportunity to shape how Quality contributes to business performance, client confidence, innovation, and long-term enterprise value. ## ## We are looking for an executive leader with: * Significant senior leadership experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharma. * Strong understanding of partner expectations and unmet needs in comp
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