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Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific

Carrier

Sassenheim
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

€67,500 - €134,500 per year

Key Skills

Quality Management System
ISO 13485
ISO 9001
GMP
CAPA
Audit management
Supplier quality
Risk management
Change control
Regulatory compliance
Team leadership
Stakeholder management
Data integrity
GAMP 5
eQMS
Quality assurance

Job Description

What will you be doing?

As Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific you will lead quality activities for Sensitech's operations in Sassenheim while supporting a global quality network across EMEA and APAC. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive compliance, continuous improvement, audit readiness, and quality excellence within a regulated pharmaceuticals/life sciences/medical device environment.

You will act as a trusted quality partner across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams while leading and developing a team of quality professionals.

Key Responsibilities


·        Lead and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

·        Drive investigations, CAPAs, change controls, non-conformance management, and complaint handling.

·        Support customer audits, supplier audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.

·        Oversee supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.

·        Lead quality risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.

·        Develop and report quality metrics, trends, and compliance performance to leadership.

·        Coach and develop quality professionals across multiple locations.

·        Build a strong quality culture and serve as the key quality expert for the business.

Do you have?


·        A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.

·        5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.

·        Strong experience within the medical device industry.

·        Proven experience with CAPA, audits, supplier quality, investigations, risk management, and change control.

·        Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, GDP, and relevant quality regulations.

·       Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

A hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and the confidence to drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred


·        Experience within an ISO 13485-certified environment.

·        Knowledge of eQMS systems, GAMP 5, CSV, and data integrity requirements.

·        Experience supporting pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences customers.


What We Offer


·        An opportunity to shape and lead quality initiatives within a growing global organisation.

·        Leadership responsibility for an international quality team.

·        Exposure to global customers, suppliers, and regulatory requirements.

·        Career development opportunities within Sensitech and Carrier.

·        Competitive salary, benefits package, and annual bonus.

·        International collaboration and travel opportunities (up to 20%).

Location: Sassenheim, Netherlands (primarily on-site)

Travel: Up to 20% international travel

Reporting to: Head of Quality / Global


Pay Range:

€67,500.00 - €134,500.00

Core Responsibilities

Lead quality activities and maintain the Quality Management System across EMEA and APAC regions in compliance with ISO and GMP standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and oversee supplier quality while coaching a team of quality professionals.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in a regulated industry. Proven expertise in medical device quality systems, CAPA, and regulatory audits is essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Career development opportunities
  • International collaboration

About Carrier

Industry: Wholesale Building Materials

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Carrier is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, pioneering sustainable innovations in climate technologies. Founded by Willis Carrier, the inventor of modern air conditioning, we have been shaping industries and enhancing lives for more than a century. With approximately 48,000 employees across 160 countries and more than 35 trusted brands, Carrier serves customers through four business segments: Climate Solutions Americas, Climate Solutions Europe, Climate Solutions Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Climate Solutions Transportation. Our solutions enable healthier, more efficient and more sustainable environments in homes and buildings, and help ensure the safe transportation of food, medicine and vaccines. Grounded in our purpose—we continue to lead through relentless innovation and a deep commitment to customer success, delivering cutting-edge solutions that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Carrier. For the World We Share.

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