Head of Quality and Regulatory (m/f/x)

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. 

Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your Role

• Ensures the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence

• Develops and implements quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives

• Acts as a key member of the management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational growth

• Directly influences organizational growth by unblocking medical product releases and ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the lifecycle

• Manages budgets for the setup and maintenance of quality management systems.

• Possesses exceptional people management skills and the ability to navigate diverse cultural environments, supported by a data-driven mindset

• Builds a global, stand-alone quality organization, including a regulatory team, and provides lateral leadership for quality topics in other functions and projects

Your Profile

• University degree in business administration, engineering, natural sciences or similar combined with specific training and relevant quality and regulatory topics

• Extensive experience in quality management and regulatory affairs, preferably in a senior leadership role, industry knowledge is a plus

• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and achieving measurable quality objectives

• Experience working in a global or multinational organization is preferred

• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

• Exceptional people management skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across diverse cultural environments

• Strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common quality goals

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to excellence

• Fluency in English, advance skill in German as a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Christine Werling, Hannah Beutler