Associate Quality Manager

Boston Scientific; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Boston Scientific seeks an Associate Quality Manager on a permanent basis to join our team in Ireland. You will lead a QA/Engineering group and ensure compliance with Quality System requirements across product development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining resources, and driving continuous improvement to uphold patient safety and product quality. Strong collaboration with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years QA/Engineering experience in the Medical Device/Combination Product sector.
• Sterilization experience is advantageous.
• Experience with new product introduction and project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group or team to achieve organizational goals.
• Coach, direct and develop direct reports across the organization.
• Ensure resources are maintained to assure Quality System compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement and QA engineering discipline.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality Assurance

Engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking an Associate Quality Manageron a permanentbasis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

You will demonstrate commitment to the Quality Policy through your daily execution of sound quality practices and the maintenance of an effective quality system and complying with regulations governing the quality system. You will ensure your team are aware of their commitment to patient safety and product quality, are current with their training requirements and that they understand and comply with all other regulations governing their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization.
• Assure that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establish and promote a work environment which supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Select appropriate techniques for problem solving and make solid and consistent Engineering and Quality Assurance recommendations.
• Have the responsibility and authority to make decisions related to product quality including the disposition of non-conforming product.
• Demonstrate and actively promote highest level of professional QA Engineering discipline and rigor.
• Be a leader in QSR, ISO / MDD standards within your group, be constantly aware of best industry practices.
• Have significant expertise in validation engineering and be familiar with all regulatory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation from a quality perspective within the department.
• Provide technical guidance to Quality Engineer and Quality Technicians.
• Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Promote the attainment of group goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable staff.
• Monitor progress toward departmental goals; monitors costs of projects and of human and material resources within a department or unit; monitors external environment in area of technical or professional responsibility.
• Provide direction and guidance to experienced professional employees.
• Act as an adviser to professional employees and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
• Evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.
• Work under minimal supervision. Independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Create immediate to mid-range plans to carry out objectives established by top management.
• Interview and recruiting new team members as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Level 8 Hons Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related field
• 5-8 years’ Quality Assurance/Engineering experience in the Medial Device / Combination Product (Highly regulated environment).
• Sterilization experience is advantageous.
• Experience with new product introduction and project management is advantageous
• Team player with strong work ethic and positive mentality.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, with excellent stakeholder management.
• Strong technical knowledge & understanding of product design.
• People management experience is advantageous.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

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