Global Quality Director (Boston, Ma)

Responsibilities

The Company

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 6,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com

Purpose

PerkinElmer is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Global Quality Director. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving transformational initiatives and upholding the highest standards of quality across our global operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Global Quality strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth initiatives.
• Quality Management System (QMS) Enhancement: Oversee the enhancement and optimization of our Quality Management System to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and elevate quality standards throughout the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate quality considerations into product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support processes.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement robust risk management processes to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate quality-related risks across all aspects of the business.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and requirements governing our products and operations, both domestically and internationally.
• Quality Metrics and Reporting: Define key quality metrics and establish reporting mechanisms to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Supplier Quality Management: Partner with supply chain stakeholders to establish and maintain rigorous supplier quality management processes, including supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Talent Development: Attract, retain, and develop top talent within the quality organization, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in quality management roles within the life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.
• Proven track record of driving transformational change and implementing high-impact quality initiatives across global organizations.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong understanding of quality management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, cGMP).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $230,000 . The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.