Team Lead Quality Operations Pharma

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a
Team Lead - Quality Operations Pharma
for our office in
Stockholm
.

*What's in it for you?*

An influential leadership role in a truly international, fast-growing organization.

A chance to shape global quality operations across markets and manufacturing partners.

Exposure to strategic decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact initiatives.

Opportunities for continuous development and to work hands-on in a growth-oriented company.

What you'll be doing

As Team Lead - Quality Operations Pharma, you'll play a central role in shaping how Karo partners with CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organizations), ensuring regulatory compliance and driving efficient global quality operations. You'll lead a high-performing team and act as a key strategic partner within Global QA.

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the Quality Operations Pharma team through coaching, performance management, and strategic resource allocation.
• Drive competence development and ensure motivation and alignment with Karo's values and goals.
• Manage team planning, KPIs, and budget-related responsibilities.
• Act as a core member of the Global Quality Management Team, contributing to business-wide initiatives and process improvements.

CMO Quality Oversight

• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related questions from Karo CMOs and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, GMP, and Directive 2001/83/EC across manufacturing and distribution partners.
• Oversee PQR management, CAPA, change control, and product compliance processes.
• Take ownership of key QA processes and report performance in Quality Management Reviews.
• Engage in strategic supplier relationship building in close collaboration with Sourcing and Global QA.

Quality Authority & Decision-Making

• Approve key GMP documents, specifications, validation protocols, and QA agreements.
• Act as lead auditor and approve audit reports; participate in internal audits.
• Sign off on regulatory documentation and delegate RP responsibilities as applicable.

Requirements

• Over
  10 years' experience
  in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep knowledge of
  GMP, GDP
  ,
  Directive 2001/83/EC
  , and
  HSLF-FS 2021:95
  .
• Proven experience with QA, QC, or manufacturing in regulated environments.
• MSc in Pharmacy
  , or degree in engineering (life sciences), chemistry, or biology.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams in cross-functional settings.
• Strategic, hands-on mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Excellent communication, structured approach, and pragmatic problem-solving ability.
• A passion for continuous improvement and strong alignment with
  Karo's values

Benefits

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
• Flexible schedule and life work balance
• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
• Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.