Quality Director

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions result in critical delays and modification to projects or operations; cause substantial expenditure of additional time, human resources, and funds; and jeopardize future business performance
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements. This position is accountable for responsibilities with high complexity. Has in-depth understanding of quality and regulatory principles.
• Establishes strategy and direction. Ensures effective implementation for the assigned quality function in alignment with strategic plans established with top management and executive leadership. Contributes to business strategies and plans.
• Interprets company-wide policies and procedures. Develops budgets, schedules and performance standards.
• Interact both internally and externally with executive-level management, requiring negotiation of critical matters.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
• Often serves on Leadership Teams such as ESC (Executive Steering Committee), Plant LT (Leadership Team), Extended Quality LT
• Establishes operational objectives and work plans; delegates assignments to associates.
• Manages subordinate managers and/or experienced specialist employees who exercise significant latitude and independence
• Advances the Leadership Bench strength of the company.

• Ability and skill to effectively manage multiple tasks and drive execution of organizational objectives and strategies
• Ability and skill to lead a management team in managing subordinates and executing organizational objectives and/or strategies
• Ability to effectively write communications that ensures clarity, accuracy and consideration of the audience
• Ability to speak with clarity and express points of view in a variety of settings; one-on-one interactions, group meetings, and senior management/executive level
• Ability to listen to others; including associates, managers, peers and customers when making decisions and solving problems
• Ability to drive for results and effectively work through conflicts in working teams by facilitating conflict resolution
• Sound workable knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) I ISO 13485:2003
• Ability to identify and develop medium and high potential associates
• Ability to manage budgets, work schedules and performance requirements

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or other relevant discipline, with a minimum of ten plus years relevant supervision experience. Often viewed as a thought leader in a specific area.

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