Director, Quality
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Allschwil • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Lead
About the role
- Provide expert advice to local Quality operations to support business leaders in achieving profit targets.
- Coordinate all aspects of Quality functions, managing a team of Quality leaders.
- Set and coordinate both short- and long-term objectives consistent with the division’s goals.
- Represent the company in interactions with key customers and regulatory bodies, maintaining a positive company image.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive site quality plan.
- Foster talent development to ensure engaging employee experiences and succession planning.
- Ensure timely delivery while maintaining full compliance with quality system regulations.
- Promote Practical Process Improvement (PPI) across the quality organization.
- Develop and implement procedures and programs to maintain and improve our competitive position.
- Establish a robust local audit mechanism.
- Build rapport with the workforce to promote quality, safety, efficiency, and high morale.
- Sign Certificates of Manufacturing/Packaging and fulfill duties as a Delegated Responsible Person.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or a scientific/technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with exposure to Production or Distribution.
- Proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a cross-functional setting.
- Capable of translating business demands into operational quality plans.
- Excellent relationship-building skills to gain customer trust.
- Deep understanding of quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Effective collaborator across functions and divisions.
- Outstanding leadership, motivational, and team-building skills.
- Proven track record in developing future leaders and personalized development plans.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Quality AssuranceQuality system regulationsPractical Process ImprovementAudit mechanismsOperational quality plansRegulatory complianceManufacturingPackaging
Soft skills
LeadershipTeam-buildingRelationship-buildingCollaborationMotivational skillsPrioritizationTalent developmentEmployee engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAdvanced degree