JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Integration Lead is part of the AMPD Agilent organization and will be responsible for driving the current integration acquisition work of quality systems, processes, and standards within AMPD. The role will also support, as required, future mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and internal transformation initiatives. This role ensures that all quality-related activities align with Agilent Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs and corporate quality standards across the enterprise. This will be a key role in ensuring alignment between quality systems, quality control laboratory operations, regulatory requirements, and supporting OneAgilent creation within Agilent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership or integration role.
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, WHO) and GxP standards.
• Proven experience with QMS platforms (e.g., TrackWise, Veeva, MasterControl, TMS).
• Strong project management skills; PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

• Lead the end-to-end integration of quality systems during acquisitions, in-licensing, or internal restructuring.
• Develop and execute Quality Integration Plans in collaboration with QA, Regulatory, IT, and Operations teams.
• Ensure alignment with GxP requirements and corporate quality policies across all integrated entities.
• Conduct due diligence assessments and risk analyses for potential acquisitions or partnerships.
• Act as the primary QA liaison with acquired companies or external partners to include the work of third parties such as vendors, product partners, etc. to meet contract specified deliverables, performance or business objectives.
• Uses advanced concepts and theories to lead development of high impact and/or long-range strategic quality projects and initiatives.
• Acts independently and effectively operates with limited support to identify, assess, and provide solutions to wide range of business or multi-functional challenges and provide solutions aligned by senior management to obtain long-term quality goals.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to senior leadership, escalating risks as needed.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.