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Head of Quality & Compliance at Axmed
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 6 days ago (14 Oct 2026) Updated 5 days ago
Job Description
The Head of Quality & Compliance leads the development and execution of quality assurance strategies for Axmed’s B2B marketplace, ensuring all medical products meet stringent regulatory standards. The role oversees the global Quality Management System, manages compliance across jurisdictions and builds a high‑performing quality team. Extensive knowledge of GMP, WHO MQAS and pharmaceutical regulations is essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BSc/HND) in a scientific or related discipline
- • Minimum 10 years experience in pharmaceutical or medical device quality and compliance
- • Deep working knowledge of GMP, GDP, WHO MQAS and major regulatory requirements (EMA, FDA, Swissmedic)
- • Proven experience building and leading quality teams in a digital or SaaS environment
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Define and implement the overall quality strategy and Quality Management System for the marketplace
- • Ensure compliance with GMP/GDP, WHO MQAS and relevant regulatory authorities across all operating jurisdictions
- • Lead and develop the Quality function, including hiring and managing the Quality Lead
- • Embed quality controls into platform workflows and automate routine checks using AI and data analytics
- • Represent Axmed’s quality and compliance posture to regulators, clients and partners
- • Conduct audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives