Head QA (PSS07935)

About the Company

Founded in 1994, this Bain Capital–backed organization is a trusted partner in solving scale-up and manufacturing challenges for the performance chemicals, material science, and agrochemicals industries. With a strong focus on sustainable innovation and strategic collaborations, it delivers end-to-end solutions that enhance product performance, process efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Its state-of-the-art Innovation Centre in Hyderabad and fully automated manufacturing facilities in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat ensure operational excellence and scalability. The recent acquisition of a U.S.-based high-pressure chemistry specialist further strengthens its integrated specialty chemicals platform and global technical capabilities.

Position Overview

The Head – Quality Assurance leads the QA function, ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet global regulatory, customer, and internal standards. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role drives a culture of People First, Agility, Collaboration, Disciplined Execution, and Ownership while advancing the organization’s quality maturity and transformation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term QA strategy aligned with the business vision and transformation roadmap.
• Foster a quality culture anchored on People First through coaching, upskilling, and transparent communication.
• Demonstrate Ownership by proactively anticipating quality needs and setting high standards for compliance and performance.
• Lead the establishment and continual enhancement of the QMS in alignment with ISO standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure disciplined adherence to quality procedures, documentation, and compliance processes across all operations.
• Maintain a state of audit readiness across all facilities and functions.
• Ensure validation and qualification activities meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Represent the organization as the primary quality authority for global customers and regulatory bodies.
• Lead customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews with confidence and clarity.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives in QMS, audit workflows, and documentation management.
• Identify quality risks and implement robust mitigation plans across the supply chain and production lifecycle.
• Build quality governance dashboards and metrics for leadership oversight and disciplined execution.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 12–20+ years of progressive QA experience in Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, CDMO, or Custom Synthesis.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality teams and represent the organization to global customers and regulators.
• Technical Expertise: Strong command of QMS, ISO standards, regulatory compliance, customer quality requirements, technology transfer, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing in chemical environments.
• Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong hands-on execution ability, demonstrating agility, ownership, and disciplined execution.

Why Consider this Opportunity?

• Lead the enterprise-wide quality agenda with direct visibility to the CEO and executive leadership.
• Shape the quality culture of a fast-growing, innovation-driven specialty chemicals platform.
• Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement across global QA systems.
• Engage with international customers and regulatory bodies, influencing global quality standards.
• Be part of a sustainability-focused organization committed to operational excellence and responsible growth.

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