Position Summary
The Director of Quality is responsible for the development, alignment and implementation of the Quality Management Systems, Regulatory and Complaint Management strategies. This position also provides insight, solutions and direction on general business matters as it is related to the Quality Department. This position is responsible for directing and leading the companys policies involving government compliance as well as national regulations.
Essential Functions:
Oversee the establishment, implementation and maintenance of the quality and regulatory management systems
Serve as the Designated Representative to government officials of states and other entities
Designs, develops and maintains quality systems
Responsible for Complaint Handling, Compliance, and FDA issues
Ensures that cGMP requirements and quality standards are recognized, understood and maintained across the Company
Prepares and leads the audit processes for the internal quality system, customer, DEA, OSHA and FDA
Identifies corrective actions and drive associates to accomplish correction action efforts
Monitors changes to quality regulations and guidelines, advising the management team of any business implications of these changes.
Makes recommendations for corrective and preventive actions necessary to ensure conformity with regulatory rules and guidelines
Ability and willingness to use accurate judgment, and make timely decisions
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully
Observe and apply organizational policies, laws, rules and regulations
Qualifications:
Masters Degree preferred; Bachelors Degree required in Technical or Medical field, or a closely related field
5 to 10 years of experience in Quality Management
Strong Knowledge of cGMP Requirements
Experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably oral solid dose packaging
Knowledge of current regulatory requirements and industry standards particularly in the areas of manufacturing and packaging, label control, document management and investigations
Knowledge or experience in Complaint Handling
Strong knowledge and experience in a highly regulated or FDA environment
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Well-organized and detailed oriented professional with strong verbal and written communication skills