Associate Director Quality - Continuous Improvement Onsite
Associate Director Quality - Continuous Improvement Onsite
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Job Description
Job Description
The Associate Director will lead operational excellence efforts to identify and drive improvements across the CGT Quality operations by implementing industry best practices methodologies and systems aimed at riskbased compliance and efficient quality operations.
The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in quality management operational excellence and change management to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The role involves identification and mitigation of gaps developing leading and implementing process improvements for effective internal QA operations as well as developing proactive performance metrics with cross functional partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the continuous improvement roadmap and initiatives across the organization including the creation and leadership of a crossfunctional governance team.
Critically analyze and assess current Quality operational processes to identify the areas of improvement and simplification.
Leverage industry best methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies across Quality operations to drive efficiencies.
Train and mentor all functional process owners in the concepts of continuous improvement and various tools.
Utilize critical thinking to assess the processes to drive consistency cross the functions for continuous improvement
CrossFunctional Collaboration:Work closely with senior leadership crossfunctional partners such as internal manufacturing QC analytical development process development and others to drive quality initiatives troubleshoot operational challenges and optimize processes.
Analyze operational performance data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and implement datadriven solutions for improving quality and efficiency.
Champion change management efforts ensuring successful adoption of new tools processes and systems to achieve quality and operational objectives.
** This position is on site 5 days a week
Knowledge and Skills:
- Indepth global regulatory agency knowledge and experience across GXP life cycle in Cell & Gene therapy and/or Biologics.
- Experience in product life cycle from discovery to commercials product development
- Broad technical knowledge in manufacturing unit operations.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Expertise in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
- Results driven and tracking.
- Experience in process mapping and root cause analysis.
- Ability to lead and inspire crossfunctional teams.
- Experience with quality management software and ERP systems.
- Critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to lead projects and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Change management and organizational development experience.
Education and Experience:
Education:Bachelors degree in engineering Biomedical engineering or related scientific degree.
Certifications:
Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Certification or equivalent operational excellence qualifications.
Experience:At least 6 years of experience in quality management and continuous improvement roles with a proven track record in leadership and process optimization.
In this OnSite designated role you will work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
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Pay Range:
$0 $0Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a weeklong company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
HybridEligible Or OnSite EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
