Senior Director, Quality Engineering_

Jefferson City

Senior Director, Quality Engineering - 2406198741W

**Description**

Medical Device Business Services Inc. is recruiting for a **Senior Director, Quality Engineering** to be located in **West Chester, PA, Raynham, MA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Zuchwil, Switzerland, Leeds, England, Cork, Ireland or a Johnson and Johnson site in the United States.**

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at nj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

The Senior Director Quality Engineering will be accountable for the development, execution, and delivery of quality strategies for DPS TECA and Mitek Sports Medicine lifecycle management (LCM) and new product introduction (NPI) engineering activities.

+ Acts as the Quality Management Representative for Synthes West Chester, PA sites: Headquarters, Technology Center, and Wilson Drive Development Center.

+ Acts as Quality Management Representative for Depuy Mitek Raynham, MA.

Responsibilities:

+ Will be a member of DPS TECA & Mitek Sports Platform Operating Committee and will provide the quality strategic vision for the organization.

+ Will provide guidance and coaching to all levels within the Quality organization and Quality leadership for the business.

+ Will partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory & Marketing to assure all LCM/NPI engineering and quality deliverables are met within quality, cost, and schedule targets.

+ Will partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory & Marketing to assure there is appropriate execution of risk management, design controls and process validation for new and existing products.

+ Will manage overall quality budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and investments to achieve quality objectives.

+ Will be accountable for quality metrics to identify systemic product and process issues assuring appropriate investigation, correction, and corrective and preventive action when needed.

+ Will be responsible for the Synthes and Mitek Quality Management Review.

+ Will support Quality related activities for product issue escalation, investigations (PIE/PIA) and QRB.

+ Will partner with Supplier Quality and Manufacturing, to ensure Quality strategy is aligned with J&J Med Tech Quality strategies.

+ Will host FDA/TUV/BSI and other Health Authority audits.

+ Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

+ Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

+ Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Performs other duties assigned as needed.

**Qualifications**

**Education:**

+ A minimum of a bachelors degree in a technical field is required.

**Experience and Skills:**

**Required:**

+ A minimum of 12 years quality assurance management experience in medical devices is required.

+ Strong knowledge of design control requirements is required.

+ Direct experience leading Notified Body/FDA audits is required. Strong knowledge of FDA and EU regulatory compliance for Medical Devices is required.

+ Previous experience managing multiple projects is a required.

+ Experience of developing concise and audience-focused communications, both written and for presentations is required.

**Preferred:**

+ Previous Biomaterials experience is preferred.

+ Experience in pharmaceuticals or Biologics is preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Strong problem solver with a proven ability to identify multiple possible solutions when faced with quality issues/opportunities.

+ Ability to effectively present complex information in a clear and concise manner is required.

+ Strong relationship builder who can earn the trust of internal and external stakeholders such that quality is positioned to contribute in a strategic, proactive way.

+ Ability to effectively negotiate and influence upper management, other departments and regulatory agencies is required.

+ Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal communication skills, and strong facilitation and executive coaching skills.

+ Ability to clearly communicate to a variety of audiences, both big picture ideas as well as technical details is required.

+ Experience of developing concise and audience-focused communications, both written and for presentations is required.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

**Other:**

+ 25% travel is required.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $187,000 to 322,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

+ Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

+ Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

+ This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

+ Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

+ Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

+ Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

+ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

+ Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:

areers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 7/22/24. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on areers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

**Primary Location** NA-US-Pennsylvania-West Chester

**Other Locations** NA-United States, Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-Leeds, NA-US-Florida-Palm Beach Gardens, NA-US-Massachusetts-Raynham, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Cork-Cork, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Solothurn-Zuchwil

**Organization** Medical Device Business Services, Inc (6029)

**Job Function** R&D/Scientific Quality

**Req ID:** 2406198741W