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Job Description

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world, providing answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions.

Position: Commercial Quality Manager
Location: AMD-Molecular Business Unit, Des Plaines, Illinois

Role Overview:

Our location in Des Plaines, Illinois is hiring for a Commercial Quality Director. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the region commercial affiliates implement and maintain cost effective quality system solutions and remain in compliance with regulatory requirements, fulfilling the commitments of the region/division or corporate compliance plans. Throughout establishing and maintaining quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures and controls with regard to:

Quality Management System,Training related to the Quality System and GMPChange Controls, Exceptions and CAPA Quality Events Handling, Complaints, Product Actions, Significant events & Counterfeiting, Tampering, Diversion and Product TheftSupplier ManagementQuality Audit ProgramMaterial ControlRisk ManagementQuality Projects

What You’ll Work On:

Provide Quality Engineering leadership in direct support of medical device manufacturing.Management and development of Quality Engineers and Technicians.Manage the activities of the Post-Production Quality Engineering team.Responsible for managing operations across multiple countries and overseeing warehouse (WH) activities. Additionally, the candidate must be an expert in secondary packaging and labeling activities.Provide Quality Engineering Body of Knowledge guidance and leadership to department and organization.Aggressively identify opportunities to proactively assure compliance to all applicable internal, domestic and international quality regulations, US 21 CFR 820 (QSR), ISO 13485, etc.Aggressively identify and manage activities related to adding value to the organization through risk reduction, cost improvement, and budgetary responsibility.Define and implement superior Process Control & Monitoring systems for KPIV and KPOV throughout the product lines – Critical Parameter Management.Provide influential peer leadership with international partner site to drive proactive quality improvements.Identify Quality Initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to complete them.Provide proactive, diligent, and fact-based communication to Sr. Management team, peers and team.Assess resource needs to assure that the accurate level of quality support is provided when needed with the competencies needed.Oversee the Nonconformance and Real-time data management portions of the Quality System.Be an effective member of the cross-departmental Functional Management Team to foster continuous quality compliance, cost, and proactive improvements.Maintain effective Quality Metrics and define and execute activities to resolve decreases in performance.Be a champion of Quality, Six Sigma, Lean and disciplined problem solving throughout the organ.Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.  Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.8-10 years' experience increasing responsibility, impact, and scope within a manufacturing support environment in quality.3-5 years' supervisory/leadership role experience.Class II or III medical device experience.Demonstrated performance and results nonconformance management and reduction, value improvement, risk reduction, and cost containment.Ability to travel internationally to support international manufacturing sites.Demonstrated and impactful experience in process improvement (KPIV, KPOV, Fishbone, Is/Is Not, QFD), Six Sigma, product and process qualification and validation, Process Control & Monitoring (SPC).Demonstrated and impactful strong project management and people leadership skills required.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally.Language Proficiency: English

PREFERRED

Master's Degree in related fieldIndustry certification preferred.Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.ASQ Certified Quality Engineer strongly preferred.Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.Language Proficiency: Spanish

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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.