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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Control management, regulatory compliance, and quality systems within life sciences. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and analyze quality data to drive operational excellence.
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Quality Control ManagementRegulatory ComplianceQuality SystemsData AnalysisTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Quality Control ProcessesRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Performance MetricsTechnical StandardsQuality AuditingInvestigationsProcess ImprovementResource PlanningData InterpretationQuality Management Systems
Soft Skills
CoachingCommunicationMulti-taskingTime ManagementRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesLaboratory AnimalPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyCROAAALAC StandardsUSDA Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and coordinate Quality Control resources and activities across operational sites and/or functions
- Translate Quality standards, requirements and priorities into clear day-to-day activities and deliverables
- Provide direct leadership, coaching and development to QC personnel
- Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance and other functions to meet organizational goals
- Identify operational and quality risks, constraints and emerging issues and escalate appropriately
- Plan, coordinate and resource QC activities
- Provide technical guidance and support to QC colleagues
- Ensure auditing, testing, inspection, sampling and monitoring follow approved standards and procedures
- Maintain technical controls supporting reliable, accurate and consistent Quality outcomes
- Lead or support QC issues and investigations, including documentation, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Review QC data to identify trends, recurring issues, variation and potential risks
- Provide regular performance reporting and translate technical information into actions and recommendations
- Monitor completion of QC actions and escalate delays or risks
- Drive risk-based prioritization of Quality issues and support Quality Assurance with governance evidence
- Identify and implement practical improvements to QC processes, controls and working practices
- Provide hands-on QC expertise and support to operational teams
- Participate in quality reviews and operational meetings
- Build relationships with operational leaders while maintaining quality standards and challenge
- Establish responsibilities, objectives and performance expectations for the QC team
- Allocate work according to operational and quality priorities
- Monitor individual and team performance
- Build relationships with the VP, Quality Control, Senior Manager, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations and Site Leadership
- Foster a culture of learning, root-cause analysis and stronger quality delivery
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific, technical and/or quality, engineering or related discipline
- 7 years working within an environment encompassing significant regulatory compliance or quality systems, ideally within life sciences, laboratory animal, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related industries
- Leadership of or responsibility for quality programs and teams
- Experience working closely with animal welfare regulations, AAALAC standards, USDA requirements, quality management systems and localized equivalents globally
- Experience managing, coaching or developing professional or technical employees
- Experience in QC processes, technical standards, investigations and quality performance
- Experience using data to identify quality issues, trends and risks
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Quality Assurance
- Experience implementing practical improvements to quality processes or controls
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to read, interpret and communicate information effectively
- Ability to multi-task and produce quality analysis under strict deadlines
- Proficiency in time management and resource planning
- Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
- Ability to initiate and implement self-development efforts
- Advanced ability to interact effectively with clients and regulatory personnel
- Ability to work effectively across state/geographical boundaries
- Overtime, weekend and holiday work as required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health and dental coverage
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401K
- Opportunities to learn and grow
- Ability to travel to international locations (up to 20% or as needed)