Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific
Carrier Global · NLD2856: Warmonderweg 11, Sassenheim, 2171 AH, Netherlands
What will you be doing?
As Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific you will lead quality activities for Sensitech's operations in Sassenheim while supporting a global quality network across EMEA and APAC. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive compliance, continuous improvement, audit readiness, and quality excellence within a regulated pharmaceuticals/life sciences/medical device environment.
You will act as a trusted quality partner across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams while leading and developing a team of quality professionals.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
· Drive investigations, CAPAs, change controls, non-conformance management, and complaint handling.
· Support customer audits, supplier audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.
· Oversee supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
· Lead quality risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
· Develop and report quality metrics, trends, and compliance performance to leadership.
· Coach and develop quality professionals across multiple locations.
· Build a strong quality culture and serve as the key quality expert for the business.
Do you have?
· A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
· 5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.
· Strong experience within the medical device industry.
· Proven experience with CAPA, audits, supplier quality, investigations, risk management, and change control.
· Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, GDP, and relevant quality regulations.
· Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
A hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and the confidence to drive change in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
· Experience within an ISO 13485-certified environment.
· Knowledge of eQMS systems, GAMP 5, CSV, and data integrity requirements.
· Experience supporting pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences customers.
What We Offer
· An opportunity to shape and lead quality initiatives within a growing global organisation.
· Leadership responsibility for an international quality team.
· Exposure to global customers, suppliers, and regulatory requirements.
· Career development opportunities within Sensitech and Carrier.
· Competitive salary, benefits package, and annual bonus.
· International collaboration and travel opportunities (up to 20%).
Location: Sassenheim, Netherlands (primarily on-site)
Travel: Up to 20% international travel
Reporting to: Head of Quality / Global
Pay Range:
€67,500.00 - €134,500.00