Regional Quality Manager - GEO 3 / Region 1

Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company which, since its foundation in Barcelona in 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people all over the world. Our four divisions - Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital and Bio Supplies - develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 100 countries and regions.

Job Title: Regional Quality Manager - GEO 3 / Region 1

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Head of Quality, ensure donor centers in assigned region operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards and company requirements to ensure donor safety and product quality. Uses critical and analytical thinking skills to meet or exceed established quality performance targets in donor centers of responsibility.

Primary responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of the Center Quality Managers including hiring, training, performance management, professional development, discipline and termination. Ensure donor centers of responsibility are adequately staffed for quality activities.
• Visit donor centers as needed and on a regular basis. Routinely interact with the Center Quality Manager and Center Manager to monitor all established quality activities in place. Ensure quality activities are compliant, effective, feasible, and continue to produce desired results.
• Identification of procedural deficiencies and submits corporate-wide change/improvement requests.
• Assure compliance with all applicable regulations, industry standards and company approved Standard Operation Procedures. Ensure that SOP revisions are implemented correctly and timely.
• Interact with the Center Quality Manager and center management to develop corrective actions for inspectional findings and assure they are implemented in a timely and effective way. Evaluate adequacy of corrective actions, effectiveness and completeness of reports; assist in root-cause analysis and formulation of corrective and preventative actions. Investigate and propose additional corrective actions in response to emerging quality needs. Monitor compliance of corrective actions where indicated through various analytical systems in place.
• Assure that required proficiency testing is performed, evaluated, reviewed and reported accurately.
• Interact with Center Quality Manager and Center Managers to assure Error Management and Deviation activities and reporting are handled in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Monitor and analyze customer complaints. Track and trend errors, deviations, external and internal audit findings.
• Supply technical and pertinent quality assurance information to external and internal customers. Maintain frequent, timely, thorough and effective communication with the Head of Quality related to quality systems management and issues impacting the quality performance of assigned centers.
• Collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager to effectively guide and grow the donor centers of responsibility. Collaborate with Division Training Manager to ensure quality and compliant training of staff. Identifies training deficiencies and monitors training corrective actions.

Additional responsibilities:

Timely completion of required administrative tasks (expense reports, timekeeping, travel authorizations, etc.). Other projects and assignments as assigned by the Head of Quality.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in one of allied sciences (chemistry, biology or medical technology) or related field or professional equivalent such as Registered Nursing /license or Medical Technologist license. Evaluation and/or translation of any foreign education (high school, college, or professional training) applicable to the position must be provided.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an FDA regulated laboratory, biologics/drug manufacturing, medical device or in-vitro diagnostic environment. Supervisory experience strongly preferred, experience managing remote staff helpful.

EQUIVALENCY: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Previous work experience should demonstrate good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, proven use of critical and analytical thinking skills. Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision and motivation/initiation to identify and address concerns proactively. Strong knowledge of cGMPs, pertinent federal and state regulations, SOP interpretation and implementation as well as a thorough understanding of quality systems, quality control and quality assurance concepts. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Ability to articulate clearly and conduct oral presentations. Must have legible handwriting. Ability to read and write the English language at a professional level.

To effectively provide in-person support to the plasma centers in the region, the candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within the Dallas-Ft Worth area. Relocation assistance will be provided to the candidate selected for this position, if needed.

Occupational Demands: May be exposed to short periods of time in freezing temperatures. Limited occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. Ability to travel via automobile, airplane and/or other ground transportation frequently.

GRIFOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Minorities / Females / Disability / Veterans

“We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our donors/customers.”

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Req ID: 334872

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Quality