Establish and maintain a risk-based, fit-for-purpose Global Supplier Quality Management framework.
Define and execute the global Supplier Quality strategy to ensure consistent oversight, compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement.
Own and oversee Supplier Quality core processes, including supplier qualification and lifecycle management, quality agreements, supplier changes, deviations, CAPA, and supplier auditing activities.
Ensure quality oversight of external suppliers, focusing on raw material specification management.
Develop key Supplier Quality performance indicators, ensuring trending, signal detection, and timely actions.
Collaborate with Procurement and Suppliers to drive quality improvement initiatives and enhance supplier capability.
Lead supplier quality issue investigations, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or related roles within a highly regulated industry.
In-depth knowledge of global quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, GCP, GDP, ISO standards, 21 CFR).
Demonstrated experience leading global supplier quality programs and managing complex external supply networks.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
Strong experience operating in a matrix, global environment and influencing without direct authority.
Experience leading or sponsoring transformational change, including digital transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience using data, analytics, and digital tools to improve quality outcomes; experience with AI-enabled solutions a strong plus.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership and regulators.

Director, Global Supplier Quality Management

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