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VP of QP´s Office

Alvotech
Reykjavik Headquarters Onsite Quality
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About the role
We are looking for a highly experienced leader to take ownership of operations within their area, drive strategic and tactical direction, and lead a team of managers and professionals. This role requires deep subject matter expertise, strong leadership capability, and the ability to influence organizational processes on a global or local scale.

Scope & Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee operations within your area, including full budget ownership.

  • Interpret and adapt relevant policy guidelines and ensure compliance across the team.

  • Influence and help establish new organizational processes and standards.

  • Set tactical direction with both short- and long‑term focus, contributing strategic input to the broader function.

  • Operate within a global or local scope depending on assigned responsibilities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, ensuring knowledge transfer across the organization.

  • Lead a sub‑function or large department(s), managing managers and senior professionals.

  • Take full ownership of people processes—from hiring to development to exit.

  • Ensure efficient and responsible departmental operations, including assignment and delivery of mandatory training.

  • Foster and promote Alvotech’s culture, encouraging innovation, positivity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Monitor trends in comparable fields and identify opportunities to improve workforce performance and reduce company costs.

Minimum Requirements

  • Deep expertise in the relevant subject area and demonstrated experience operating at a strategic and tactical leadership level.

  • Proven ability to lead teams, including managing other managers and senior specialists.

  • Strong understanding of organizational policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

  • Commitment to adhering to Alvotech policies, procedures, and tools, including the Alvocado and Manager Toolbox.

  • Ability to ensure that all team members follow required guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer:

  • An inspiring challenge to work with great co-workers on ambitious projects that change people's lives.

  • The chance to be a part of a global and fast-growing company.

  • An international work culture that encourages diversity, collaboration and inclusion.

  • Positive, flexible, and innovative work environment.

  • Support for personal growth and internal career development.

  • Company social events and milestone celebrations.

  • Excellent in-house canteen and coffee house.

  • Exercise and wellbeing support for full-time employees.

  • On-site shower facility.

  • Transportation grant towards eco-friendly modes of travel for full-time employees.

  • Internet at home for full-time employees

Why Alvotech

At Alvotech, we are passionate about improving lives by increasing access to affordable biologics. We’re purpose-driven and committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages curiosity, ingenuity and simplicity. We want our employees to feel inspired in their careers, challenged by interesting and meaningful work and empowered to succeed in an agile environment.

True to our Icelandic roots, we also believe that integrity, gender equality, and fairness are foundational. We strive to bring together the brightest minds regardless of backgrounds and beliefs, to deliver to our partners and patients around the world. Let’s create a healthier world together, through affordable biologic medicines.

About Alvotech

Icelandic biosimilar company developing and manufacturing high-quality biologic medicines for global markets. Based in Reykjavik.

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Job Details
LocationReykjavik Headquarters
Work typeOnsite
DepartmentQuality
SeniorityDirector
CountryIceland
About the company
Alvotech
Icelandic biosimilar company developing and manufacturing high-quality biologic medicines for global markets. Based in Reykjavik.
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