Quality Improvement Manager

Merck KGaA ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow

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Apply now Apply now * Start apply with LinkedIn * * Apply Now * Start * Please wait... Quality Improvement Manager The Quality Improvements Manager has responsibility for leading a team of Quality Engineers who perform a variety of tasks within the Quality Assurance department. You will Allocate work / projects and monitor progress, timelines, completion and quality. You will communicate with senior leadership about quality and compliance issues as well as progress updates on improvement activities. Your role * Manage team of QA personnel and/or supervisors to ensure performance and resource utilization requirements are met. * Utilize appropriate tools to monitor and allocate appropriate resources to support the business needs including short- and long-term resource planning. * Work directly with internal and external customers to assure Best-in-Class expectations for quality and timely delivery are met or exceeded. * Contribute to budget planning for QA department and control expenses within department budget. * Analyze trends, quality metrics and other data to identify quality and compliance gaps. * Communicate quality and compliance gaps to senior leadership and drive improvements within cross-functional departments. * Lead training activities on quality systems and other quality initiatives. * Lead regulatory inspections and generate and/or participate in observation response efforts. Who you are: * Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in science or technical area. * Extensive experience in Quality Assurance or related field within a GxP environment. * Proven supervisory or management experience. * Ability to foster potential and develops talents of top performers within the QA team. * Acts ethically and takes responsibility for quality of own work and that of the QA team. * Collaborates with various local and global teams to identify and implement improvements. * Works with agility, drives and implements change on local and global scales. * Applies technology to drive digitalization, improve quality and increase customer value. * Expert knowledge and application of FDA and EU regulations (cGMP, GLP, Data Integrity). * Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills. Job Requisition ID: 206137 Location: Glasgow Career Level: D - Professional (4-9 years) Working time model: full-time US Disclosure The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination. North America Disclosure The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday. Job Segment: Manager, QA, Quality Assurance, Quality Manager, Quality, Management, Technology Apply now Apply now * Start apply with LinkedIn * * Apply Now * Start * Please wait...