Director of Quality Assurance (Medical Device)

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Bethlehem, PA | United States

Job description

Title:  Director, Quality Assurance ( Medical Device)

Type:  Direct Hire 

Location:  Lehigh Valley Area

Salary:  Competitive !

Start: January



Responsibilities: 

• Directs the organization's Quality function and develops operational programs, policies, and processes.
• Develops strategies meant to assist the business in meeting its critical goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible
• Establishes  an organizational quality management system and monitors progress against strategic quality related goals.
• Identifies potential quality failures, establishes methods for evaluating quality of raw materials or components, in progress goods, processes or operations and oversees development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Solicits internal and external feedback with the goal of continuously improving processes or products.
• May represent the organization during external inspections or audits.
• Oversees recurring or daily functions or processes necessary for business execution and identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies.
• Approves and allocates resources based on business priorities.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees (Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Associates, etc.) Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination.
• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function.
• Recommends policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
• Functions as a management representative
• Executive management responsible in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Responsible for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, termination .
• Requires breadth of organizational, professional field, and industry knowledge. Ability to integrate critical information from several diverse areas. Champions advanced strategies and concepts.
• Manages activities of a functional area which has at least 2 departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees. Responsible for cost, method, and employee results.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Consults senior executive management / group board members of  company-wide initiatives and acts as spokesperson on matters regarding policy, capability, and strategy to the organization.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• 10-15 years related experience, plus a minimum of 5 years management experience required.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Occasional business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport, Secrecy and invention agreement and non-compete agreement

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