Global Head of CSV Governance & Standards

We are open to remote applicant from the whole EMEA region living in promixity to one of our offices. The resource will report directly to the Global Head of Contract Logistics IT Deployment, with dotted line links into Corporate IT compliance, healthcare vertical and QSHE.

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The global head of csv Governance & Standards will define, own, and govern Kuehne+Nagel’s global CSV/CSA policy, framework, standards, and decision model across all business units. This role ensures consistent adoption of risk-based validation practices within the IT governance process, while operational CSV execution, audit readiness, and system compliance remain the responsibility of system owners and IT/QA teams.

How you create impact

Owns the global CSV/CSA policy, framework, standards, and decision‑making model, ensuring alignment with SDLC and regulatory expectations. Defines when CSV, CSA, or other risk‑based approaches apply and embeds these rules into IT processes. Provides central governance and expert guidance across all Business Units, Functions, and IT/IS teams working with regulated systems. Acts as the senior escalation point for governance‑related CSV/CSA issues. Ensures the governance model evolves with FDA, EMA, GAMP5, CSA, and broader industry trends, leading the transition from CSV to CSA. Owns global templates, risk models, and guidance documents to ensure consistent regulatory interpretation.Builds global capability through training and awareness on CSV/CSA principles and risk‑based validation. Collaborates with key stakeholders across Corporate IT, QSHE, Healthcare, CL, and InfoSec to ensure alignment and drive adoption.