Quality Director

Responsibilities

• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions result in critical delays, modification to projects or operations, 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 and has an 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.
• Interacts 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.

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

$ - $ USD Annual

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.