Job Title:
Commercial API Quality Director
----------------------------------- About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our team of Quality Assurance Managers and professionals in ensuring the timely release of APIs manufactured at our commercial Launch & Grow facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and/or Quality, with a proven track record of providing strategic leadership and fostering an environment of innovative thinking.
----------------------------------- Main Responsibilities:
Lead a team of QA managers and professionals by supporting, coaching, and developing team members to reach quality, business, and personal objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Business Partners in Supply Chain as well as local and global Quality partners to ensure alignment of objectives and results.
• Act as QA Point of Contact for commercial API, ensuring timely release in compliance with global regulations and J&J quality requirements.
• Represent Quality in review meetings governing Quality and Compliance metric and operational business performance of the Quality Unit.
• Apply Quality Risk Management tools to proactively detect risks and define mitigation plans.
• Provide strategic direction and foster an environment of innovative thinking through benchmarking, training, and participating in industry fora.
----------------------------------- Requirements:
We require a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, and at least 10 years' experience in Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and/or Quality. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of providing strategic leadership and fostering an environment of innovative thinking.
----------------------------------- About You:
You will be a natural leader who can inspire and motivate your team to achieve excellence. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently while staying connected with key stakeholders. Proven negotiation, influencing, and partnering skills are essential, as well as the ability to think strategically and make risk-based decisions under time pressure.