Head of Quality AH Biologicals Europe/China

The Position

Step into a role where your strategic vision and quality leadership will shape the future of global vaccines and biologicals manufacturing. As the Head of Quality AH Biologics Europe/China, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring that our internal manufacturing network consistently meets the appropriate GxP standards and remains inspection ready at all times. In this influential global position, you will guide and empower site Quality teams, foster strong cross regional collaboration, and serve as the key contact for product related quality topics across Europe and China. If you are driven by continuous improvement, inspired by complex challenges, and eager to make a lasting impact on animal health worldwide, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose in a dynamic, international environment.

Tasks & responsibilities

• In your new role as Head of Quality AH Biologics Europe/China, you will have appropriate and efficient quality oversight for the manufacturing sites in your area of responsibility with a functional reporting line and be the key contact for product related topics in the region.
• You will coach and support site Q teams to ensure inspection readiness and resolve issues.
• Thanks to your excellent project management skills, you will efficiently lead and support local/global projects.
• Besides that, you will establish a close collaboration within the AH network, your regional peers and the site Q teams and foster exchange.
• In addition, you will ensure quality compliance with international regulations (GxPs) and BI Quality standards for internal sites.
• Finally, as an Animal Health Global Quality Leadership team member, you will bring in your knowledge to the Animal Health Business (AH Global Quality Leadership Team), detect risks and drive a continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering,), PhD is an advantage
• Long-term operational experience in a pharmaceutical and vaccine/biotechnology quality (i.e. active ingredient and drug product manufacturing) required; proven experience with aseptic/sterile manufacturing is expected
• Extensive knowledge of international regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA/EU/WHO GMP)
• International team and matrix environment with a broad network across the company
• Competence to provide functional leadership, combined with a proven record to develop people  
• Inquisitive and creative personality with a willingness to act as a trustful sparring partner
• Excellent command of the English language required (German and/or French language skills would be a plus), paired with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ready to travel and visit sites as needed (about 20-25% of your working time)

Ready to contact us? 

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is online until February 5th, 2026
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from January 29th till February 9th, 2026
Step 3: On-site interviews end of February 2026/ beginning of March 2026