Evotec Se

biotechnology

EVP,GlobalHeadofQuality

Hamburg, Germany As-Required
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

biotechnology
Eligibility Requirements

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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