Senior Director - VET Quality, Orthopaedics

Responsibilities Leads the Quality organization for the VET Platform, with direct accountability to the design and Supply Chain Quality groups. Has full end-to-end accountability for the Quality of New Products and processes developed in partnership with R&D, transferring partners into the Supply Chain internally or externally and Supply Chain activities. Leads global, cross-functional, multidisciplinary Project Teams. Defines with New Product Teams project strategy as well as production improvement strategy. Ensures execution in coordination with the R&D and Global Commercial Teams, Supply Chain and service teams. Provides structure, direction and decision making to the team in situations of potentially high risk, uncertainty and ambiguity at all levels within a diverse organization and with external partners. Serves as leading Quality representative to all Platform leadership. Authority to take complex decisions. Proposes strategic decisions. Build strong cross-functional synergies and partnerships within Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Business Development, and commercial companies. Leads resolution of cross-functional issues and ensures team reaches decisions or escalates as required. May serve as site Management Representative either as interim or permanent and will provide timely information to Management with Executive responsibility and Manufacturing on the status of conformance to requirements. Responsible for communicating business and compliance related issues or opportunities to next management level. Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable. Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. Requirements A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. A minimum of 12+ years of experience in a medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Significant experience in enabling technology and integration into multiple platforms. 5+ Year of Quality Engineering either in new product development or Supply chain or both combined required. Proven track record of complex decision making and products compliantly successful in the market. Must be able to work under pressure due to reporting deadlines. Must be able to work independently and prioritize with little supervision. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal (listening) skills. Must have ability to lead efforts aimed at the identification of problematic situations, the reporting of issues, and the development of resolutions and decision making. Analytical and critical thinking skills are essential. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Willing to work in an international team. Success in developing and coaching people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor