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Sr. Director of Quality Assurance

Sr. Director of Quality Assurance

CompanyCelgard
LocationFremont, CA, USA
Salary$180000 – $200000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 15+ years of relevant experience, or combination of experience and relevant advanced degree
  • In-depth understanding of technical documentation and knowledge of regulations: 21 CFR, ANNEX 1, ICH Q, etc.
  • Experience leading and participating in regulatory inspections, client audits, etc.
  • Flexible mindset for a dynamic environment
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Ability to independently evaluate technical situations and propose potential solutions
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
  • Flexibility with work hours to meet business needs
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Quality Assurance organization to generate a strong quality culture of engaged and motivated staff maintaining strong working relationships with clients, internal and external customers: Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, supply chain and Process Development
  • Implement and maintain a compliant QMS that is fit for purpose (clinical vs commercial) and follows and improves business performance and efficiency
  • Participate as subject matter expert in deviation management investigations, CAPA and effectiveness check processes for continuous improvement and inspection readiness
  • Establish and manage the Inspection Readiness program, Supplier Qualification program and overall Supplier lifecycle program
  • Overall responsibility for the Batch Disposition program ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
  • Manage relationship with clients’ QA organization
  • Define and maintain a strong people management, training, and engagement culture to ensure a high and constantly improving right first time rate in manufacturing and QC
  • Identify, recruit and manage the QA team, implementing a strong quality culture and ensuring staff engagement and development in line with the site competency framework
  • Act as deputy for the SVP Quality and Compliance
  • Perform other duties as assigned commensurate with job grade

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.