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

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. 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 organizingal 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

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

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

Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and detection 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 interact across diverse cultural environments

Strong leadership skills, 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