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Head of Quality


Company : Icon Group


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-07-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Quality and Safety Sydney Full Time Slade HealthHead of Quality - Slade HealthSlade Health is a provider of sterile compounding services from its TGA and Medsafe licensed manufacturing facilities in Australia and New Zealand. As a well-established and respected industry name, Slade Health offers aseptically compounded pharmaceutical products including chemotherapy, analgesic, nutrition, and antibiotic drugs for hospital use.Part of something biggerBeing part of Icon Group, Australias largest dedicated cancer care provider, with a presence in Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong, UK, and New Zealand. Our vision is to deliver the best care possible to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.Why our people choose usPurpose, at Pace: Focused on expanding services and making them accessible across Australia and internationally.Impact, at Scale: Our global reach means your work makes a difference.Connection, at Heart: Our talented people are our secret ingredient.Opportunity, at Hand: We foster innovation, growth, and new opportunities weekly.The OpportunityThis leadership role is crucial as we expand in the market. The Head of Quality oversees all Quality and Compliance activities across sites via an experienced Quality Team. They ensure systems are compliant with regulatory requirements for manufacturing, supply, and sponsorship of therapeutic goods, promoting a Quality Culture centered on patient welfare, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.This position can be based at any Australian site (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide) or Auckland, New Zealand. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to business strategy by understanding regulatory trends and identifying improvement opportunities.Define and monitor Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (PQS) performance.Ensure all Quality activities meet regulatory standards.Represent Slade Health on relevant regulatory forums.Maintain manufacturing licenses and manage regulatory inspections.Project manage Quality initiatives.Lead the department through effective management, guidance, and communication.Meet all departmental KPIs.Our care is comprehensive, our growth rapid, and our technology cutting-edge. We aim for a positive social impact globally.Candidate Requirements:Tertiary qualifications in a Science discipline or relevant experience.At least 5 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP.Ability to operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with real-time release.Strong business planning and strategic skills.Knowledge of regulatory expectations for sterile medicines and controlled drugs.Experience in team development and coaching.Effective problem-solving skills ensuring quality standards.Proven leadership and management capabilities.If you meet these criteria, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role.Icon Group values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.Pre-employment Health Requirement: Candidates may need to demonstrate vaccination against specific VPDs, depending on the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr