Manager, US Field Inventory Commercial Quality

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage and implement Quality and Compliance programs within the US DePuy Synthes Commercial Quality Region focused on last-mile operations that support loaner and field inventory activities.

• Ensure adherence to Inter-Company Quality Agreements, legal contracts, and Quality Agreements.

• Oversee audit and inspection processes, field actions, management reviews, purchasing controls, delivery service incidents, quarantines, holds, recalls, and material/product controls.

• Supervise cGMP, storage, handling and distribution, quality investigations, and collaborations with franchises, 3PLs, and other partners.

• Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external partners regarding distribution quality issues.

• Collaborate with Franchise Quality, Microbiological Quality, Sterility Assurance, and Commercial Quality partners to address quality challenges.

• Develop, review, and authorize assessment plans, risk assessment reports, non-conformance reports, CAPAs, audits, and other relevant documentation.

• Assist in the creation and modification of global and local procedures.

• Assess compliance risks, suggest corrective actions, and monitor progress.

• Represent Quality on project teams.

• Report issues in accordance with policy and provide regional metrics.

• Conduct interviews, hire, train, assign tasks, guide, and evaluate employees; address concerns and resolve issues.

• Manage or collaborate with team members on personal, skill, and career development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in a highly matrixed organization is essential.

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• Proven ability to manage critical audits effectively.

• Capability to build consensus and guide individuals through transitions.

• Strong background in project management.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to collaborate.

• Proficiency in partnering across various functions effectively.

• Ability to simplify complex topics for better understanding.

• Capacity to work autonomously as well as in teams.

• Exceptional time management skills to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.

• Inclusive interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities.