Director, Commercial Quality

Director, Commercial Quality - ANZ & APAC

Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location: Sydney, Australia, 2113

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day.

The opportunity

This dual-role position serves as the Commercial Quality Assurance (CQA) Lead for ANZ and APAC, responsible for ensuring the compliant, efficient, and customer-focused distribution of Teva products across multiple APAC markets. Working in alignment with General Managers in each country, the role sets clear directions by generating a forward-looking perspective for quality assurance, providing strategic guidance, and making decisions that align with Teva’s Global Quality standards as well as regional and local regulatory requirements.

As a key business partner to the VP of APAC and the General Manager of ANZ, the CQA Lead collaborates across functions, thinks systemically, and resolves conflicts to ensure alignment between quality and commercial objectives. The incumbent drives results and generates solutions, while holding self and others accountable to foster a high-performing, quality-focused culture in support of Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy.

How you’ll spend your day

- Providing strategic quality oversight across the ANZ & APAC commercial portfolio.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and Teva Global Quality Standards (GQS).
- Leading, developing and mentoring a regional team of Quality professionals.
- Managing product quality complaints, deviations, recalls, and investigations.
- Acting as the primary quality contact for regional Health Authorities and licensing partners.
- Driving risk assessment and mitigation strategies across markets.
- Partnering cross-functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs.
- Leading quality integration efforts for new market entries, product launches, and portfolio transitions.
- Representing APAC on global quality forums and initiatives.
- Promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your experience and qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or a related science discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with a strong understanding of GMP/GDP/GVP.
- Proven leadership in managing teams across diverse geographies and functions.
- Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., TGA, FDA, EMA, PIC/S).
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed, global organisation.
- Experience with audits, inspections, CAPAs, and quality systems management.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

- Generous leave, health, and wellbeing benefits
- Commitment to ongoing personal & professional growth via a blend of learning opportunities
- Opportunity to join a leading global organisation with a network of 37,000 employees operating in 60 markets, with 25 R&D sites

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to be considered.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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