Job Description
About The Company
Founded in 1994, this Bain Capital–backed organization is a trusted partner in solving scale-up and manufacturing challenges for the performance chemicals, material science, and agrochemicals industries. With a strong focus on sustainable innovation and strategic collaborations, it delivers end-to-end solutions that enhance product performance, process efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Its state-of-the-art Innovation Centre in Hyderabad and fully automated manufacturing facilities in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat ensure operational excellence and scalability. The recent acquisition of a U.S.-based high-pressure chemistry specialist further strengthens its integrated specialty chemicals platform and global technical capabilities.
Position Overview
The Head – Quality Assurance leads the QA function, ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet global regulatory, customer, and internal standards. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role drives a culture of People First, Agility, Collaboration, Disciplined Execution, and Ownership while advancing the organization's quality maturity and transformation agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a long-term QA strategy aligned with the business vision and transformation roadmap.
- Foster a quality culture anchored on People First through coaching, upskilling, and transparent communication.
- Demonstrate Ownership by proactively anticipating quality needs and setting high standards for compliance and performance.
- Lead the establishment and continual enhancement of the QMS in alignment with ISO standards and customer expectations.
- Ensure disciplined adherence to quality procedures, documentation, and compliance processes across all operations.
- Maintain a state of audit readiness across all facilities and functions.
- Ensure validation and qualification activities meet regulatory and customer requirements.
- Represent the organization as the primary quality authority for global customers and regulatory bodies.
- Lead customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews with confidence and clarity.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives in QMS, audit workflows, and documentation management.
- Identify quality risks and implement robust mitigation plans across the supply chain and production lifecycle.
- Build quality governance dashboards and metrics for leadership oversight and disciplined execution.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 12–20+ years of progressive QA experience in Specialty Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, CDMO, or Custom Synthesis.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional quality teams and represent the organization to global customers and regulators.
- Technical Expertise: Strong command of QMS, ISO standards, regulatory compliance, customer quality requirements, technology transfer, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing in chemical environments.
- Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with strong hands-on execution ability, demonstrating agility, ownership, and disciplined execution.
Why Consider this Opportunity
- Lead the enterprise-wide quality agenda with direct visibility to the CEO and executive leadership.
- Shape the quality culture of a fast-growing, innovation-driven specialty chemicals platform.
- Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement across global QA systems.
- Engage with international customers and regulatory bodies, influencing global quality standards.
- Be part of a sustainability-focused organization committed to operational excellence and responsible growth.
Company Description
We transform the fortunes of organisations by providing them with the best available Human Resources.
Personnel Search Services Group (PSS) is a global executive search and HR solutions group with a leading presence in Asia today. Over the last 39 years, PSS has consistently been among the top executive search firms globally. We have a presence across 6 cities in India (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkatta), Singapore, Dubai and New York City.
In partnership with Ray & Berndtson, we are among the Top 5 Executive Search Firms globally.
We Have a Reputation And a Demonstrated Track Record Of Providing The Best-in-class HR Services To Clients In The Following Industries
- Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Chemicals
- FMCG, FMCD and Consumer Services
- Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
- Telecom, Media and Internet
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
- Professional Services
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)
Our global consultant teams serve clients in the following regions and countries:
www.pssindia.com
- United Arab Emirates & the Middle East:
www.lobomanagement.com
- Singapore & South East Asia:
www.psssingapore.com
- United States & the Americas:
www.pssamericas.com
In addition to Personnel Search Services, PSS has 5 other group entities working in synergy with each other:
- Ray & Berndtson (Global D-Level & C-Levels)
www.rayberndtson.com
- Lobo Staffing Solutions (Permanent and Contractual Staffing)
www.lobostaffing.com
- Quikchex (Fastest growing HR and payroll technology company in India)
www.quikchex.in
We look forward to partnering with you as a Client, Candidate or in any other capacity.
