Associate Director – DTI Quality

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will lead the execution of complex or novel assignments requiring strategic planning and development of new and/or improved validation techniques and procedures. In this position you will monitor validation activities through internal audits and conduct risk assessments to identify the need for requalification and establish policies for computer system re-validation.

• Supervise a diverse team of Quality Professionals which span multiple time zones. Review validation/qualification packages for completeness and accuracy, sound rationale, Regulatory expectations, compliance with validation policies and procedures, and accurate data analysis. Compare results against acceptance criteria and work with appropriate departments to resolve exceptions and deviations. Bring critical exceptions or deviations to managements attention and initiate and implement necessary improvements and corrections to established systems and processes.
• Participation and support of regulatory inspections. The following are examples of execution tasks for this position:
• Develop, Mentor, and oversee staff and day to day validation activities
• Act as reviewer and approver for operational SOPs and Work Instructions
• Review of operational SOPs and Work Instructions
• Review and approve change controls and Deviations/CAPA/CAPA EVs
• Initiate and own QA Deviations/CAPA/CAPA EVs as needed.
• Review and approve System Life Cycle Documents (i.e. test protocols) before use in production.
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/problems using multiple sources of information
• Qualitative information
• Quantitative research
• Trend data
• Forecasts, models and applies advanced analytical tools
• Anticipates and prevents potential problems
• May be responsible for specific programs and/or projects
• Independently develops solutions that are thorough, practical and consistent with functional objectives
• Maintain budget
• Establish/Improve training curriculum
• Provide Management Review Updates on Quality activities

What we expect of you

The individual will supervise staff who actively participate during all phases of qualification/validation: evaluate projects; provide guidance and technical information to others (lead qualification/validation activities); determine and establish requirements for qualification/validation of each individual system/equipment; formulate independent decisions related to qualification/verification activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 3 years of quality experience OR,
• Masters degree and 10 to 14 years of quality experience OR,
• Bachelors degree and 14 to 16 years of quality experience OR,
• Diploma and 18 to 20 years of quality experience
• 4 years of managerial experience directly handling people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
• Knowledge of good documentation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, Documentum platform, and Microsoft Outlook email.
• Ability to perform work that requires attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking.
• High degree of verbal and written comprehension for the English language.
• Ability to work well with others and under time constraints, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Must grasp concepts quickly and react to changes rapidly.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various departments and resolve discrepancies.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and react to changes in a constantly evolving environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues related to documentation.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external key collaborators.