Sr Director Quality EU&APAC

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a senior level leadership role responsible for providing leadership to the Quality organization of the Europe & APAC Business Unit, comprised of 5 facilities. As the Sr. Director, Quality, you will have full direct oversight on all the quality units within the DPD EU&APAC network, which includes over 1100 colleagues across a variety of Quality sub functional roles such as Quality Control, Quality Operations, Quality Systems and Compliance and Regulatory.
You will
Serve as a Role Model Leader by staffing and developing a strong Quality team in the region through continuous feedback, mentoring, and coaching
Work closely with Business leaders in driving budgeted profit results, establishing objectives, and implementing preventative actions.
Establish both short-term and long-term objectives for your team
Hold teams accountable for action plans and performance metrics to ensure key quality targets are achieved, and implement corrective actions for targets that are not met.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with key customers, vendors, and regulators, representing the company in its relationships with external entities.
Emphasize the critical need for on-time delivery through the lens of full compliance, driving this focus across all levels of the organization.
Lead all company activities in compliance with quality system regulations per cGMP standards and other regulatory entities, ensuring division participation and compliance.
Drive proactive talent management across sites in partnership with the Extended Quality Leadership team and Business Unit Leadership team to ensure a robust pipeline for key positions.
Ensure Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology is applied across the network
Lead all aspects of the implementation of quality policies to ensure sites maintain the highest level of regulatory performance.

B.S. Degree in a scientific/technical field is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA or Masters is a plus.
15+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong experience in sterile injectable operations.
Leadership experience with direct responsibility over multiple quality units is required for this role.
Previous experience in a CDMO is a strong plus.
Experience in adjacent areas such as Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, or other technical departments is considered a plus.
Capability to quickly build connections and develop trust with customers and colleagues, locally and globally
Drive accountability and influence in a highly matrixed environment.
Prioritize with flexibility.
Collaborate with peers in other functions and with colleagues in other businesses or divisions.
Business minded Leader committed to deliver results for patients and customers
Change Champion
Be passionate about team building, coaching, and mentoring.
Lead through ambiguity and uncertainty, assessing risks and making sound decisions
The ability to travel regionally and globally (approximately 50%).
Apply today and start your story with us!