Associate Director, Quality - Kassel, Deutschland - Discovery Life Sciences Biomarker Services GmbH

Beschreibung

Discovery Life Sciences (DLS) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions.

Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.

• Responsible for setting direction and execution of companywide Quality Management System
• Manage and oversee NCE/CAPA Program, including policies, processes, and training; directs area managers to implement the program, monitors performance of program and implements continual improvements to drive results
• Monitor and present key Quality metrics surrounding complaints and NCE/CAPA program for Management Review to highlight and suggest areas for improvement to various department leadership
• Oversees/hosts audits and inspections to maintain key accreditations to support business objectives (such as ISO, CAP/CLIA, GxP, etc.) and customer relationships
• Train and mentor other Global Quality Team members
• Serve as DLS Quality Representative for key and strategic customer relationships to champion quality of DLS products and services and further customer relationships
• Directly manage global Quality Management team members to ensure DLS Quality Management System objectives are consistently met
• Create and foster an environment of continuous improvement throughout the organization; design, develop and implement quality awareness and training programs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described herein.
• Consistent and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

• Experience with managing teams of direct reports
• Previous project managerial experience is preferred
• Experience working crossfunctionally across organizational leadership to partner and address areas of

• Experience interacting directly with executive teams and external customers
• Quality orientation, strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

• This position Is on site at our office in Kassel, Germany.