Head Device Quality Complaint Operations

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Basel; Vor Ort; EUR 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Head of Device Quality Complaint Operations in Basel. This role involves overseeing the quality management of global complaints for medical devices. Candidates should possess extensive experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and leadership within a regulated setting.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of experience in regulated industry (pharma/biopharma/medical device).
• 7 years in Quality, Compliance, or Regulatory.
• Experience in a matrix environment leading teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop strategy for a scalable complaints process.
• Lead all aspects of a complex outsourcing model.
• Manage budget and ensure effective resource use.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Compliance

Process Improvement

Data Governance

Ausbildung

BA or BSc in Life Sciences or Pharmacy

Jobbeschreibung

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Apply locations South San Francisco Mississauga Basel time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: July 25, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id 202504-109138

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

The Device Quality Complaint Operations team is accountable for the Quality management of Global Complaints for stand alone medical devices (e.g. Port Delivery Platform) and device constituent part of combination products. The Chapter responsibilities also include global complaint operational activities (e.g. quarterly trending) and support of continuous improvement initiatives for the medical device complaint management process.

• You will develop the strategy and architecture for a scalable complaints process, ensuring the right infrastructure for risk-based decision-making. In addition, you will build a workforce with the right competencies to deliver on device-related priorities

• You will simplify processes and lead data governance in the complaints process to enable digital solutions such as AI and other automation technologies

• You will be the architect and lead all aspects of a complex outsourcing model for handling high-volume complaints. Hold end-to-end accountability for the Chapter team's performance and delivery

• You will ensure team members have the required proficiency to execute tasks and meet objectives. Promote continuous improvement and advance behavioral capabilities through coaching in new working approaches

• You will partner with other Chapter Leads to align on strategic priorities, accelerate decision-making, and support each other. Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders in PTQ and PT for organizational priorities

• You will develop and manage the annual budget, revising forecasts as needed and supervise expenditures for efficient resource use. Optimize the PTQ DQ operating model and identify organizational efficiencies

• You will advance inclusion and belonging within the team. Collaborate with other Chapter Leads for talent flow, succession planning, and addressing business requirements. Promote a safe environment for experimentation and autonomous contribution

Who you are

• You hold a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific subject area

• And bring 12+ years of experience in a regulated industry such as pharma/biopharmaceutical or medical device, with 7 years in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory, and/or Validation (particularly in complaint and adverse event management). Possess a strong understanding of quality assurance concepts, including cGMP, GSDP, and GVP

• Your experience with medical devices, multiple manufacturing technologies, and understanding of product lifecycles is desirable, enhancing the ability to manage multiple technical challenges

• You much demonstrate significant experience in leading teams in a matrix environment. Show evidence of the ability to develop employees through lateral or promotional movements internally or externally

• It will be important in this role to adopt a mindset of inclusivity, speaking up, coaching others, focusing on outcomes, continuous learning, and shared accountability. Act as a Visionary, Architect, Coach, and Catalyst to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, connect people, and help achieve ambitious goals

Relocation benefits not eligible for this position

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About Us

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.