Associate Director-Qc Micro

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The Associate Director - Quality Control leads all aspects of laboratory testing in support of manufacturing operations. This position requires the ability to multitask / prioritize, excellent written and oral communication skills, decision making ability, interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to anticipate problems then develop and implement alternative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Recruit / retain effective diverse staff; supervise, coach, and aid in development, performance management, ensure a fair and equitable work environment.
• Assist in the setting of human resource and business plan goals.
• Leadership role in implementation of quality systems.
• Apply knowledge of quality principles and GMPs toward the development of local procedures.
• Define and supervise quality plans for analytical projects to ensure accurate priority, resources, and direction have been provided.
• Interact effectively with customer and support groups.
• Define and maintain inspection readiness activities.
• Network with other areas to understand best practices, share knowledge, assist in tactical and strategic business planning, and to ensure customer needs are met.
• Interact with regulatory agencies during inspections regarding cGMP issues.
• Influence development of improved and streamlined quality systems.
• Serve as conduit for corporate communications / initiatives.
• Serve as technical resource and review and approve technical documents.
• Facilitate assessment of assay variability contribution to total process variability and ensure lab initiatives are aimed at reducing measurement variability.
• Leadership role in Lean management system including supporting and acting as change agent, supporting and leading improvement initiatives and setting the example for a continuous improvement mentality.
• Network with other sites regarding new systems development.
• Develop plan for capital purchases.
• Facilitate the implementation of OSSCE concept, work closely with customers to ensure development of systems that will facilitate the workflow.
• Maintain open communications and promote teamwork and employee collaboration in the work group.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Biology / Microbiology or related science.
• 3+ years GMP laboratory experience

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Effective time management
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Additional Information:

• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant. Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.
• Tasks may require repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding).
• Ability to work 8-hour days - Monday through Friday
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Available off shift to respond to operational issues
• Minimal travel required.

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