Director Design Quality Assurance Tissue Technologies

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SUMMARY

The Director Design Quality Assurance (DQA) - Tissue Technologies division has the primary responsibility to ensure the delivery of high-quality design history files (DHF) and Risk management files (RMF) that are compliant with applicable global regulations. This position has direct responsibility for design controls that focus on risk management compliance quality customer requirements and manufacturability. These activities include the development implementation and monitoring of quality programs and policies that ensure the development manufacture and distribution of medical devices in compliance with corporate policies U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations ISO 13485 the Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR) the EU Medical Device Regulation Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and other applicable global regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are to:

• Directly supervises employees in the quality assurance organization. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Builds high performance cultures and teams empowering and holding direct reports and cross-functional teams accountable for successful implementation of quality assurance initiatives. Proactively drive continuous improvement activities to ensure problems are prevented and issues resolved efficiently and economically.

• Provides strategic direction and communication of the companys goals directives and policies to subordinates creating a clear vision and positive collaborative environment resulting in the achievement of the companys goals and increased profitability.

• Drive design control standardization for the Integra Tissues Technology division and portfolio of diverse products. Ensure that Design Assurance meets design phase gates and launches new products on time. Drive remediation on the Design Assurance team to ensure DHF files comply with all regulations and are completed on time per plan. Create and build confidence by establishing the design assurance function as an informed capable knowledgeable and accessible resource to staff management and stakeholders. Leadership participation in evaluation of new product opportunities (introductions enhancements obsolescence).

• Oversee product quality reviews divisional management reviews and preparation of quality reports as applicable for various forums Divisional Board Review (DBR) Plant Operational reviews etc.

• Direct the activities of the Quality Department to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations and standards including FDA ISO 13485 CMDR MDR and JPAL.

• Interact and coordinate activities with other departments external vendors and customers. Influences and collaborates across stakeholder groups in the areas of process / continuous improvements identify and implement opportunities.

• Perform other related duties as expected.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required for this position.

Bachelor degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience minimum 10 years of people management or program leadership experience. Masters degree preferred.

Experience in the medical device design and manufacturing.

Strong analytical skills exceptional writing and interpersonal relationship skills or a combination of relevant work experience and education.

Significant area of expertise developed through experience and positive track record.

Demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations ISO 13485 CMDR Medical Device Directive Regulation (93/42EEC) Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and other national and international regulations and standards.

Experience with direct contact with FDA and EU Notified Bodies.

Knowledge of process design and implementation change control auditing and document management systems.

Demonstrated organizational management and communication skills.

Must be able to read and write in English. Must be able to demonstrate comprehension of written English by successfully completing unassisted written tests including but not limited to Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

Ability to travel up to 25% or more if needed based on site needs.

Salary Pay Range:

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay employees may be eligible for bonus commission equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire Employees are eligible for the following LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race marital status color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

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