Senior Manager, Regional Business Quality

Swiss Franc0.00 - Swiss Franc165000.00 per annum
Bern
Posting date: 11 Mar 2019
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Proclinical is advertising a vacancy for a Senior Manager, Regional Business Quality position with a global technology company entering the medical device space. The position, based in multiple locations across Germany and Switzerland, is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and entrepreneurial organisation to provide expertise and bolster a career in the medical device sector.

The Senior Manager, Regional Business Quality will promote high-quality standards within the designated region by influencing and managing all quality related activities. They will work closely with the Director, Business & CLS Quality to develop and implement Quality strategy and provide strategic leadership to the designated region. They will also interact with and provide oversight to local operating companies to ensure adherence to QMS, whilst serving as the EU Authorised Representative for compliance with EU MDR.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Promoting correct quality standards within the designated region by influencing and managing all quality related activities.
  • Working closely with the Director, Business & CLS Quality, the Senior Manager will develop and implement Quality strategy and provide strategic leadership to the designated region.
  • Interacting with and providing oversight to local operating companies to ensure adherence to QMS.
  • Serving as the EU Authorised Representative for compliance with EU MDR.
  • Supporting the implementation and maintenance of local processes that describe the creation and management of local procedural documents in line with global and local regulatory requirements.

Skills and Requirements:

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field, with an Advanced Degree such as an MS or MBA preferred.
  • At least ten years of experience in a medical device field.
  • Fluency in German.
  • At least five years in a LOC/Affiliate/Business Quality role at a manager level preferred.
  • Professional certifications including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or Six Sigma are preferred.
  • Demonstrable experience building strong relationships with key business partners and collaborating to meet quality objectives.
  • Strong experience within a global organisation in a quality leadership role including leading cross-site and multifunctional organisations.
  • Demonstrable experience in stakeholder management and the ability to effectively collaborate across a global organisation.
  • Prior experience with Health Authority Inspections and audits (e.g. MHRA).
  • A thorough knowledge of quality systems and other standards including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA QSR, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices.
  • Demonstrable experience handling product recalls, complaints, and field action investigations.
  • Strong experience with local relabelling and repackaging, local supplier quality, distribution, and warehouse quality
  • Expertise in CAPA activities regarding complaints, recalls, and other related non-conformances.
  • Experience providing Quality Strategies for product registrations and product flow.
  • Must have the ability to be an EU authorized representative (EC Rep), and as such be able to assist with Incident and Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA) reporting in cooperation with distributors.
  • Prior experience acting as an EU Authorised Representative is desirable.
  • Experience with new product introductions is desirable.
  • Demonstrable multitasking, project management, and execution skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
  • Good organisational skills, including efficiency, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with computer skills, such as MS Office.

To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button. Please include a short note outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think you are suitable.

In case you have difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Josh Volpe at +44 203 800 1292 or upload your CV on our website - www.Proclinical.com.

A full job description is available on request.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

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