QA Director, Resins & Technology/Site QA Leader
Danaher Corporation
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We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Professional to lead our Cytiva Uppsala site Quality Assurance organization and Quality Management System (QMS). You will collaborate closely with cross functional leadership and associates to ensure compliant execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of the QMS in line with certification requirements and supporting customer expectations.
This role will report directly into the Global QARA organization and is based onsite at our Uppsala site. Do you have a passion for Quality Assurance? Then we would love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
+ Represent the Uppsala site as the lead Quality Management Representative Responsible for the leadership & development of the Uppsala QA function.
+ Support the Global QMS team on Global process and procedure changes and represent the needs of the site during change management and continuous improvement discussions.
+ Accountable for setting & monitoring Quality KPI’s including, reporting on performance/ trend insights within business reviews.
+ Ensure adequate QA support to Site Projects, including new product development
+ Ensure QMS procedures, work instructions, and IT System effectively support the Uppsala organization - Collaborate with Global QMS systems, documentation control and training leaders as required.
+ Coach/mentor Uppsala associates on QMS requirements
+ Ensure effective communication style with stakeholders and establish cross functional operating mechanisms, where appropriate to ensure Quality goals are met.
Who you are
+ Bachelor's degree in a Science or Engineering discipline
+ Extensive experience working in Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering within Life Science, Medical Device or Biopharma manufacturing environments
+ Senior leadership experience within Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering
+ Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 requirements.
+ Excellent communication skills (written and oral), fluent in both Swedish & English
+ Experienced in managing project teams and working cross – functionally, both locally & globally.
+ Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.
+ Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around the entire product life cycle management (design controls, verification and validation activities; production & process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management, services)
+ Experienced in continuous improvement methodologies & tools (i.e. LEAN six sigma, DBS, SPC and data trending)
To be successful in this role we believe that you possess excellent organizational, presentation, and technical writing skills. You can handle tasks with competing priorities effectively, as well as exercising collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution. You enjoy working in a dynamic cross functional environment and having responsibilities expanding globally as well as locally.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Understanding of GMP requirements.
Does this sound interesting? Welcome in with your application today!
Applications will be read and reviewed continuously.
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