We are seeking an experienced Group Quality Director to support our client in their mission to drive innovation, excellence, and value across the healthcare and life sciences sector. If you have a passion for leading enterprise-wide quality frameworks, embedding operational excellence, and shaping global governance strategies, this could be your next challenge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align quality strategies with the organization’s long-term vision, embedding quality into all strategic initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of a unified governance framework to ensure compliance, transparency, and accountability across all entities.
• Oversee the deployment of operational excellence tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive process improvement and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate and lead internal audits, ensuring findings are addressed through structured risk mitigation and corrective actions.
• Identify quality-related risks and proactively implement prevention and control measures.
• Maintain a centralized risk register and collaborate with audit, compliance, and control teams to manage regulatory exposure.
• Cultivate a culture of ownership and excellence through training, capability-building programs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor and develop high-potential quality leaders, ensuring long-term succession planning and talent sustainability.

Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive experience in quality management, operational excellence, and performance improvement, including 8+ years in senior or executive leadership.
• Proven track record of implementing enterprise-wide quality systems and performance measurement tools.
• Expertise in global standards such as ISO 9001, EFQM, and tools like KPIs, benchmarking, and quality analytics.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate at executive level.
• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data-driven quality decision-making methods (e.g., FMEA, Root Cause, Pareto).

Benefits

• Executive-level permanent contract based in Abu Dhabi.
• Performance-focused, innovation-driven environment.
• Full private medical coverage.
• Annual bonus scheme and travel allowance.

Your Consultant

Taylor Lyons is a Recruitment Consultant at Aspire Life Sciences. He specialises in bridging the gap between talented professionals and leading companies within the Medical Device sector across Europe and the Middle East. With a keen focus on the nuances of Medical Device Regulation (MDR), he brings a strategic approach to recruitment. He ensures that both candidates and organisations are aligned across compliance, skills, and cultural fit.

If this sounds like a role for you or if you are seeking the right addition to your team, contact Taylor at taylor.lyons@aspirelifesciences.co.uk.