Global Head Logistics

Prague

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38554

Published date:

2026-07-23

Summary

Global Head – Logistics Sourcing

Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Work Model: Onsite

About the Client

Our client is a leading global technology organization that enables businesses to harness the power of data, applications, and digital infrastructure across edge, cloud, and hybrid environments. Through innovation and technology, the company helps organizations transform their operations, improve resilience, and accelerate business outcomes. The organization fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, take ownership, and contribute to meaningful global initiatives.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Global Head – Logistics Sourcing to lead the organization's global logistics procurement strategy. This is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across international logistics categories while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, business continuity, and long-term value creation.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior business stakeholders and global suppliers to shape procurement strategies, influence the external marketplace, and strengthen the company's global logistics network.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute global logistics sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lead complex, cross-functional, international sourcing initiatives and strategic procurement programs.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with internal stakeholders and key global logistics partners.
Drive supplier selection, qualification, contract negotiations, and long-term supplier relationship management.
Optimize the global logistics supplier base to improve cost, service, quality, and operational performance.
Develop strategies for cost optimization, supply assurance, business continuity, and risk mitigation.
Lead commercial negotiations for high-value, complex logistics contracts.
Utilize data analytics, financial modelling, and supply chain insights to support strategic decision-making.
Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop innovative solutions to mitigate them.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across global logistics sourcing operations.
Provide thought leadership on emerging logistics trends, market developments, and procurement best practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
Typically 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management with significant exposure to global logistics.
Proven experience managing complex international supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
Experience developing and implementing global sourcing and category strategies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of global procurement and strategic sourcing practices.
Deep expertise in logistics sourcing, logistics network costing, and transportation models, particularly across the EMEA region.
Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
Strong program and project management experience across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to engage effectively with senior executives and global suppliers.
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing complex contracts and supplier agreements.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics tools.
Fluent in English; additional European languages would be advantageous.

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Head of Manufacturing

Europe

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38487

Published date:

2026-07-20

Summary

Alcott Global is working with a leading global industrial organization to search for a Head of Manufacturing based in Europe.

Role Purpose

The Head of Manufacturing will provide strategic leadership and governance across a network of international manufacturing sites. The role will define and drive the global manufacturing strategy, operational excellence agenda, footprint and capacity priorities, and make-or-buy decisions, while establishing consistent standards, KPIs, and improvement methodologies across the network. This is a global corporate leadership role requiring strong operational credibility and the ability to influence plant and regional leaders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Manufacturing Strategy & Footprint

Define and implement the global manufacturing strategy in line with business growth, customer service, quality, cost, and risk-management priorities.
Lead strategic footprint, capacity, localization, and make-or-buy decisions across the manufacturing network.
Develop short- and medium-term plans in response to changing market conditions, business opportunities, technology developments, and cost pressures.

2. Manufacturing Excellence & Performance Management

Establish global operational excellence standards, KPIs, governance routines, and performance benchmarks across the manufacturing network.
Drive measurable improvement in productivity, quality, delivery, cost, safety, asset utilization, and working capital.
Embed Lean, continuous improvement, digitalization, automation, and data-led decision-making across operations.

3. Global Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership

Provide strategic direction and functional oversight to manufacturing and plant leadership teams across multiple regions.
Partner with supply chain, procurement, quality, engineering, industrialization, R&D, finance, commercial, and product-management functions.
Influence senior stakeholders, resolve competing priorities, and ensure consistent implementation of global standards.

4. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and develop a high-performing global manufacturing excellence team.
Strengthen manufacturing capability, leadership quality, succession depth, and technical expertise across the network.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.

Desired Candidate Profile

Senior global manufacturing or operations leader with around 15 years of experience in complex, international industrial organizations.
Proven track record leading multiple factories, regions, or a global manufacturing network, supported by hands-on plant leadership experience.
Strong expertise in operational excellence, Lean, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, productivity improvement, and performance management.
Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing footprint, capacity, make-or-buy, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Effective leader and influencer with experience navigating complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
High intercultural sensitivity, strong communication and conflict-management skills, and an engineering or equivalent technical background.

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Head of Operations

Europe

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38520

Published date:

2026-07-20

Summary

Alcott Global is working with a leading chemicals company to search for a Plant Director, based in Germany.

Role Purpose

The Plant Director is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and sustainable growth of a strategically important manufacturing site in Germany. The role has full accountability for plant operations, ensuring world-class standards in safety, operational excellence, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Beyond leading manufacturing, this role plays a key part in supporting the commercial success of the business by engaging directly with customers, representing the company at industry events, and partnering with the commercial team to grow specialty product lines. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership with a customer-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Maintain high standards of performance across:
- Safety
- Production output
- Product quality
- Cost control
- Asset utilization
- Operational KPIs
Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality, delivery commitments, and cost objectives.
Effectively manage plant operations in a resource-constrained environment, making sound operational decisions and prioritizing available resources.
Provide visible, hands-on leadership by working closely with frontline supervisors and operators to resolve day-to-day operational challenges.
Coach, develop, and motivate plant personnel to build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational discipline.
Work closely with maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure smooth plant operations and customer satisfaction.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through customer visits, technical discussions, and issue resolution.
Represent the company at customer meetings, trade fairs, and industry events.
Support the commercial organization by providing technical expertise on specialty products and helping identify customer needs and market opportunities.

Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree or PhD preferred.
Significant leadership experience in plant management within the specialty chemicals, organic chemicals, or related chemical manufacturing industry.
Strong technical background in organic chemistry and chemical manufacturing processes, with a solid understanding of specialty products.
Proven track record of leading a single manufacturing site with full operational accountability.
Experience managing production operations with limited resources while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage directly with shop floor teams in a predominantly manual manufacturing environment.
Strong coaching and people development capabilities, particularly with frontline supervisors and operators.

Sound understanding of process safety, manufacturing regulations, environmental compliance, and quality management systems.
Experience interacting directly with customers and supporting technical discussions related to specialty products.
Commercial awareness with the ability to support business development initiatives alongside sales teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing, commercial, technical, and executive teams.

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Associate Director Quality Assurance - Pharma

El Paso

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38317

Published date:

2026-07-13

Summary

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Pharma

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead Quality Assurance oversight across pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including formulation, filling, Triton, and Cascade Water Sterilization (CWS), ensuring robust quality systems, contamination control, product disposition, sustainable compliance, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a proven track record in Quality Assurance, Sterile Manufacturing, Formulation, Filling Operations, Contamination Control, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Risk Management, CAPA, Deviations, Change Control, Root Cause Investigations, Product Disposition, and Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including formulation, filling, Triton, and Cascade Water Sterilization (CWS), ensuring manufacturing activities are adequately supported, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, EU GMP, and global quality standards.
Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality, providing strategic oversight of production quality, in-process controls, batch record review, product disposition, contamination control strategies, and risk-based decision-making while ensuring manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready.
Provide strategic oversight of Quality Systems, ensuring effective management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, investigations, verification of effectiveness (VoE), and sustainable corrective actions while driving continuous improvement across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Lead Quality Compliance and Regulatory Readiness by ensuring compliance with FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, and global quality requirements, acting as the site QA lead during FDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer audits, and regulatory responses, including support for 483 observations and Warning Letter remediation activities.
Drive Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence by leveraging data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, quality metrics, trend analysis, and quality risk management principles to identify systemic issues, strengthen quality systems, and improve manufacturing performance.
Build and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate capability across pharmaceutical operations and quality systems.
Drive strategic quality initiatives through effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business continuity, validated manufacturing processes, contamination control, supply reliability, and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile:

10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams, pharmaceutical manufacturing quality functions, or site-level quality operations.
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211/820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, sterile manufacturing, contamination control, Quality Systems, Risk Management, and regulatory inspection requirements.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483 observations, Warning Letters, customer audits, and regulatory remediation activities.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is mandatory, with experience supporting sterile manufacturing and aseptic operations strongly preferred.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, SAP, Microsoft Office, and enterprise Quality Management Systems is preferred.

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Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Surgery

El Paso

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38318

Published date:

2026-07-13

Summary

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Surgery

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across Surgery manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across the manufacturing process for Surgery products, ensuring robust quality systems, timely product disposition, sustainable compliance, contamination control, risk management, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing, with a proven track record in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Risk Management, CAPA, Deviations, Change Control, Root Cause Investigations, Product Disposition, and Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across Surgery manufacturing operations, ensuring manufacturing activities are adequately supported, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, EU GMP, and global quality standards.
Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Manufacturing Quality, providing strategic oversight of production quality, in-process controls, batch record review, product disposition, contamination control, and risk-based decision-making while ensuring manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready.
Provide strategic oversight of Quality Systems, ensuring effective management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, investigations, verification of effectiveness (VoE), and sustainable corrective actions while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Lead Quality Compliance and Regulatory Readiness by ensuring compliance with FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, and global quality requirements, acting as the site QA lead during FDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer audits, and regulatory responses.
Drive Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence by leveraging data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, quality metrics, trend analysis, and quality risk management principles to identify systemic issues, strengthen quality systems, and improve manufacturing performance.
Build and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate capability across operations and quality systems.
Drive strategic quality initiatives through effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business continuity, validated manufacturing processes, supply reliability, and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile:

10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Medical Device Manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams, manufacturing quality functions, or site-level quality operations.
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211/820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, Quality Systems, Risk Management, and regulatory inspection requirements.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483 observations, Warning Letters, customer audits, and regulatory remediation activities.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, SAP, and enterprise Quality Management Systems is preferred.

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Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Vascular

El Paso

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38319

Published date:

2026-07-13

Summary

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Vascular

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across Vascular manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across manufacturing operations, ensuring robust quality systems, timely product disposition, sustainable compliance, contamination control, risk management, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing, with a proven track record in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Risk Management, CAPA, Deviations, Change Control, Root Cause Investigations, Product Disposition, and Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across Vascular manufacturing operations, ensuring manufacturing activities are adequately supported, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, EU GMP, and global quality standards.
Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Manufacturing Quality, providing strategic oversight of production quality, in-process controls, batch record review, product disposition, contamination control, and risk-based decision making while ensuring manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready.
Provide strategic oversight of Quality Systems, ensuring effective management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, investigations, verification of effectiveness (VoE), and sustainable corrective actions while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Lead Quality Compliance and Regulatory Readiness by ensuring compliance with FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, and global quality requirements, acting as the site QA lead during FDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer audits, and regulatory responses.
Drive Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence by leveraging data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, quality metrics, trend analysis, and risk management principles to identify systemic issues, strengthen quality systems, and improve manufacturing performance.
Build and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate capability across operations and quality systems.
Drive strategic quality initiatives through effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business continuity, validated manufacturing processes, supply reliability, and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile:

10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, or Medical Device Manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams, manufacturing quality functions, or site-level quality operations.
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211/820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, Quality Systems, Risk Management, and regulatory inspection requirements.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483 observations, Warning Letters, customer audits, and regulatory remediation activities.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen quality culture, and support operational excellence.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, SAP, and enterprise Quality Management Systems is preferred.

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Associate Director - Computer System Validation

El Paso

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38320

Published date:

2026-07-13

Summary

Role: Associate Director - Computer System Validation

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for the site's Validation function, including Computer System Validation (CSV), Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, Facility & Cleanroom Validation, Preventive Maintenance oversight, and lifecycle validation activities, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and Part 11), EU GMP, EU Annex 1, ISO standards, ICH guidelines, and global quality requirements. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive validation strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead the site Validation Master Plan (VMP), oversee validation lifecycle activities across systems, equipment, processes, and facilities, ensure validated state throughout the product lifecycle, and provide strategic oversight for Computer System Validation, Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, New Product Introductions (NPI), Technology Transfers, Cleanroom Qualification, Facility Validation, and Preventive Maintenance programs. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant manufacturing operations, strengthen quality systems, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing, with a proven track record in Computer System Validation (CSV), Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, Facility & Cleanroom Validation, Validation Master Planning, Technology Transfer, New Product Introduction (NPI), risk-based validation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the site's end-to-end Validation Program, including development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Validation Master Plan (VMP), ensuring all validation activities follow lifecycle validation principles and comply with FDA, EU GMP, ISO standards, and global quality requirements.
Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Validation, providing strategic oversight across Computer System Validation (CSV), Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, Facility & Cleanroom Validation, and Preventive Maintenance programs while ensuring scientifically sound, risk-based validation approaches aligned with ICH Q9 principles.
Lead Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, ensuring GxP computerized systems comply with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and global regulatory requirements, including oversight of LIMS, laboratory systems, infrastructure, applications, periodic reviews, and computerized system lifecycle management.
Drive Cleaning Validation excellence by establishing robust validation strategies, scientifically justified acceptance criteria, worst-case product selection, continued verification programs, investigation management, and ongoing monitoring to maintain validated cleaning processes.
Provide strategic leadership for Process Validation, New Product Introductions (NPI), and Technology Transfers, ensuring successful execution of Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 Process Validation, IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ protocols, Continued Process Verification (CPV), and validation support for product lifecycle management.
Oversee Cleanroom, Facility, Utility, and Environmental Qualification activities, including HVAC systems, cleanroom classification, HEPA integrity testing, airflow visualization (smoke studies), ISO 14644 compliance, Annex 1 expectations, and controlled environment qualification and requalification programs.
Drive Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management by ensuring effective management of Deviations, CAPAs, Change Control, Risk Assessments (ICH Q9), Validation Documentation, ALCOA+ Data Integrity principles, and acting as the Validation SME during FDA, EMA, and other regulatory inspections and audits.
Build and develop a high-performing Validation organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, execution, scientific excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement while strengthening technical capability across CSV, Process, Cleaning, and Facility Validation disciplines.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives to strengthen validation effectiveness through enhanced validation lifecycle management, digital solutions, robust preventive maintenance integration, risk-based validation strategies, and close collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

10+ years of relevant experience in Validation, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotech, or Medical Device Manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing validation teams, engineering programs, or site-level validation functions.
Strong knowledge of FDA, EU GMP, ISO standards, ICH guidelines, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 1, Annex 11, validation lifecycle principles, and data integrity expectations.
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, EMA inspections, validation audits, and remediation activities.
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred or required for select roles.
Experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI) and Technology Transfer programs is required.

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Associate Director - Quality Control, Microbiology

El Paso

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38321

Published date:

2026-07-13

Summary

Role: Microbiology Associate Director

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Control, including Microbiology, Incoming Materials, and Chemical Laboratory operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, EU Annex 1, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead microbiological control, incoming material testing, chemical analysis, contamination control strategy (CCS), laboratory operations, data integrity, and regulatory readiness, ensuring robust quality systems, timely product disposition, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing, with a proven track record in Microbiology, contamination control, environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, water systems, incoming materials testing, chemical laboratory oversight, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end laboratory operations across Microbiology, Incoming Materials Inspection & Testing, and Chemical/Analytical Laboratories, ensuring laboratories are adequately resourced, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with GMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), ISO 13485, EU Annex 1, and global quality standards.
Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microbiology and Contamination Control, driving the site's Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), with oversight of Environmental Monitoring (EM), sterility, bioburden, water systems (PW/WFI), cleanroom qualification, cleaning validation, microbiological investigations, trending, and risk mitigation.
Provide strategic oversight of Incoming Material Quality, ensuring robust sampling plans, testing strategies, supplier quality alignment, risk-based material release processes, and continuous improvements in testing efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Lead Chemical and Analytical Laboratory excellence, overseeing analytical and microbiological method validation, verification and transfer, stability programs (where applicable), laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations), and ensuring the reliability, integrity, and regulatory compliance of analytical data supporting product quality and submissions.
Drive Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, and Data Integrity, ensuring effective management of Deviations, CAPAs, Change Control, Risk Management (ICH Q9), ALCOA+ principles, LIMS and computerized laboratory systems, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, CSV lifecycle activities, and acting as the laboratory lead during FDA, EU, and Notified Body audits, inspections, and regulatory responses.
Build and develop a high-performing laboratory organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate microbiology and analytical expertise across the function.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives to strengthen laboratory performance through improved cycle times, enhanced investigation effectiveness, robust microbiological control programs, implementation of automation and digital solutions, and alignment with site and global quality strategies through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control, Microbiology, Laboratory Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotech, or Medical Device Manufacturing
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, programs, or site-level quality functions
Strong knowledge of FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, 21 CFR 210/211/820, Annex 1, and data integrity expectations
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483s, and warning letter responses
Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence
Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred or required for select roles
Bilingual proficiency is preferred

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Global Head of Customer Fulfillment

Europe

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38454

Published date:

2026-07-09

Summary

Alcott Global has been exclusively retained by a global leader in innovation and advanced manufacturing to appoint a Global Head of Customer Fulfillment. The role is based in Europe.

Role Purpose

The Global Head of Customer Fulfillment is responsible for defining and executing the logistics and distribution strategy for a major global business, ensuring the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products across a complex international network. The role provides strategic leadership for global distribution operations, driving network optimization, operational excellence, digital transformation, and end-to-end service performance while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Commercial, Customer Operations, Quality, and Regional Supply Chain teams. This executive will play a critical role in strengthening supply chain resilience, enhancing customer service, and supporting the business's long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Global Distribution Strategy

Develop and execute the global logistics and distribution strategy aligned with the business's strategic priorities and long-term growth objectives.
Define the long-term vision for the global distribution network, ensuring scalability, resilience, operational excellence, and customer-centric service.
Lead strategic initiatives to improve service, cost, inventory performance, and overall network effectiveness across international markets.

Distribution Network Leadership

Lead a complex global distribution network supporting a broad international product portfolio across multiple regions.
Oversee warehousing, transportation, distribution centers, inventory flow, and customer fulfillment activities to ensure reliable and efficient product delivery.
Drive continuous optimization of the distribution network to improve operational agility, service performance, and cost efficiency.
Establish governance, operating standards, and performance metrics that drive consistency and operational excellence across the global distribution organization.

Operational Excellence & Transformation

Lead large-scale transformation initiatives focused on network optimization, digitalization, automation, and continuous improvement.
Implement best practices and standardized processes to improve productivity, quality, service levels, and end-to-end operational performance.
Champion data-driven decision-making through the effective use of analytics, digital tools, and operational KPIs.

Logistics & Strategic Partnerships

Develop and manage strategic relationships with global logistics providers, transportation partners, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Drive supplier performance, service quality, innovation, and cost competitiveness through effective governance and collaboration.
Identify and implement innovative logistics solutions that strengthen distribution capabilities and improve customer experience.

Risk Management & Compliance

Ensure all distribution activities comply with applicable transportation, trade, quality, and regulatory requirements across global operations.
Develop risk mitigation and business continuity strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience and ensure uninterrupted product availability.
Maintain the highest standards of product handling, traceability, and operational integrity throughout the distribution network.

Leadership

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global logistics and distribution team across multiple regions.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner effectively with cross-functional and regional leadership teams to align distribution capabilities with business priorities and deliver sustainable growth.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
20+ years of progressive experience in global supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations within complex multinational organizations.
10+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale international logistics and distribution organizations.
Proven experience developing and executing global distribution strategies supporting complex international businesses and diverse product portfolios.
Demonstrated success leading highly complex distribution networks across multiple regions and distribution centers.
Strong expertise in logistics operations, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, customer fulfillment, and distribution network optimization.
Track record of leading large-scale transformation, digitalization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience managing strategic global logistics providers, transportation partners, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) organizations.
Strong understanding of quality-driven and highly regulated distribution environments, including compliance, product traceability, risk management, and business continuity.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across regions and functions within a matrix organization.
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution, a data-driven mindset, and a proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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Chief Procurement Officer

Tokyo, Japan

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

37986

Published date:

2026-07-06

Summary

About Client

A leading life sciences company with a long-standing heritage of innovation and a strong international presence. The organization partners with healthcare professionals around the world to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and elevating standards of care. With extensive worldwide operations, the company offers both the scale and complexity of a truly global enterprise, alongside a clear strategic focus on transformation, capability building, and sustainable growth.

Role Purpose

The Chief Procurement Officer will serve as the senior procurement leader for the organization, accountable for shaping and executing the global procurement strategy across direct and indirect spend categories. The individual will play a critical role in strengthening procurement performance, organizational capability, and succession depth across a large international function.

The role combines strategic leadership and organizational transformation with operational oversight. The mandate includes enhancing procurement efficiency, upgrading selected leadership capabilities, and contributing strategically to broader business transformation initiatives, including ERP transformation.

Location: East Asia or APAC, with regular presence in a key regional market preferred

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Define and lead the global procurement strategy across direct and indirect procurement, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, supply chain strategy, and business objectives.
Drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category leadership across a broad range of spend areas, balancing cost, quality, resilience, innovation, and service outcomes.
Lead supplier and category strategies that enhance value creation, supply continuity, risk management, and long-term competitiveness.
Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure procurement supports commercial, operational, and transformation priorities.
Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and broader executive leadership team on procurement, supply market dynamics, organizational capability, and transformation priorities.

2. Operational Excellence & Transformation

Improve procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and operating discipline through process optimization, governance enhancement, and performance management.
Contribute strategically to enterprise transformation initiatives, including ERP transformation, by ensuring procurement requirements, process design, and change implications are appropriately represented.
Foster close collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver aligned business outcomes.

3. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

Lead a large, internationally distributed procurement organization across APAC, the US, and EMEA, building a high-performance culture and clear accountability across the function.
Strengthen organizational capability through leadership development, team upgrading, succession planning, and targeted talent enhancement in key roles.
Create an environment of continuous improvement, coaching, and leadership development across the procurement organization..

Desired Candidate Profile

Senior procurement leader with 20+ years of experience in global, matrixed, and complex operating environments.
Proven track record leading large, multi-region procurement teams across direct and indirect spend.
Experience driving procurement transformation, operating model improvement, and functional modernization.
Strong people leader with success in capability building, team development, and succession planning.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and procurement operations.
Able to operate at executive level and influence across regional, functional, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Commercially astute and analytical, with the ability to link procurement strategy to business performance and long-term value.
Experience supporting major transformation initiatives, including ERP, process redesign, or digital enablement.
Resilient, pragmatic, and forward-looking, with strong communication and change leadership skills.
Relevant sector experience may include consumer electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other complex global industries such as semiconductors, automotive, or manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Global Manufacturing Strategy & Footprint

2. Manufacturing Excellence & Performance Management

3. Global Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership

4. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

Desired Candidate Profile

About Client

Role Purpose

Location: East Asia or APAC, with regular presence in a key regional market preferred

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Define and lead the global procurement strategy across direct and indirect procurement, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, supply chain strategy, and business objectives.

Drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category leadership across a broad range of spend areas, balancing cost, quality, resilience, innovation, and service outcomes.

Lead supplier and category strategies that enhance value creation, supply continuity, risk management, and long-term competitiveness.

Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure procurement supports commercial, operational, and transformation priorities.

Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and broader executive leadership team on procurement, supply market dynamics, organizational capability, and transformation priorities.

2. Operational Excellence & Transformation

Improve procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and operating discipline through process optimization, governance enhancement, and performance management.

Contribute strategically to enterprise transformation initiatives, including ERP transformation, by ensuring procurement requirements, process design, and change implications are appropriately represented.

Foster close collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver aligned business outcomes.

3. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

Lead a large, internationally distributed procurement organization across APAC, the US, and EMEA, building a high-performance culture and clear accountability across the function.

Strengthen organizational capability through leadership development, team upgrading, succession planning, and targeted talent enhancement in key roles.

Create an environment of continuous improvement, coaching, and leadership development across the procurement organization..

Desired Candidate Profile

Senior procurement leader with 20+ years of experience in global, matrixed, and complex operating environments.

Proven track record leading large, multi-region procurement teams across direct and indirect spend.

Experience driving procurement transformation, operating model improvement, and functional modernization.

Strong people leader with success in capability building, team development, and succession planning.

Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and procurement operations.

Able to operate at executive level and influence across regional, functional, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Commercially astute and analytical, with the ability to link procurement strategy to business performance and long-term value.

Experience supporting major transformation initiatives, including ERP, process redesign, or digital enablement.

Resilient, pragmatic, and forward-looking, with strong communication and change leadership skills.

Relevant sector experience may include consumer electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other complex global industries such as semiconductors, automotive, or manufacturing.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications preferred.

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