Director, Quality

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Job Description

Position summary

The Director Quality at Thermo Fisher Scientific Allschwil is an outstanding opportunity to lead in an exceptionally dynamic environment. You will be at the helm of ensuring flawless quality and compliance for a site that is pivotal in delivering world-class services. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of quality performance and reliability. By encouraging a culture of collaboration and inclusion you will help us achieve our ambitious goals and drive customer happiness.

This role is based at our Allschwil Switzerland site

Your tasks

• Provide expert advice to local Quality operations to support business leaders in achieving profit targets.
• Coordinate all aspects of Quality functions managing a team of Quality leaders.
• Set and coordinate both short- and long-term objectives consistent with the divisions goals.
• Represent the company in interactions with key customers and regulatory bodies maintaining a positive company image.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive site quality plan.
• Foster talent development to ensure engaging employee experiences and succession planning.
• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining full compliance with quality system regulations.
• Promote Practical Process Improvement (PPI) across the quality organization.
• Develop and implement procedures and programs to maintain and improve our competitive position.
• Establish a robust local audit mechanism.
• Build rapport with the workforce to promote quality safety efficiency and high morale.
• Sign Certificates of Manufacturing/Packaging and fulfill duties as a Delegated Responsible Person.

Your profile

• Bachelors degree in business or a scientific/technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance with exposure to Production or Distribution.
• Proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a cross-functional setting.
• Capable of translating business demands into operational quality plans.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to gain customer trust.
• Deep understanding of quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Effective collaborator across functions and divisions.
• Outstanding leadership motivational and team-building skills.
• Proven track record in developing future leaders and personalized development plans.
• Embodiment of Thermo Fisher values of Integrity Involvement Intensity and Innovation.