Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence

Philips Iberica SAU; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips seeks a Director to lead Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence, driving enterprise quality controls and process improvements across the organization. You will guide NPI validations, PFMEA reviews, and design transfer activities while mentoring a high-performing team.

Required 10+ years in FDA-regulated environments, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and risk management. Office-based with travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• MBA or equivalent master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in FDA regulated medical devices and QMS compliance.
• Leadership of quality teams in global, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization-wide compliance initiatives and drive integration of new tools and processes.
• Guide acceptance activities, transfer to manufacturing, and NPI validations.
• Collaborate with Quality Optimization to align with site QMS processes.
• Analyze data for trends, risks, and opportunities to improve processes.
• Drive COPQ reduction and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage compliance with industry regulations and maintain documentation.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing quality team.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

FDA 21 CFR Part 820

ISO 13485

PFMEA

Risk management

Design transfer

CAPA

Project management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Job Title

Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence

Job Description

The Director, Process Compliance & Centers of Excellence is responsible for spearheading the strategic development and deployment of robust Enterprise quality controls and process improvements. They will lead organization-wide compliance initiatives, proactively drive integration of new tools & processes, and analyze data for trends and risks.

Your role:

• Drives strategic initiatives to elevate supplier quality standards, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in Research & Development (R&D), manufacturing, and regulatory affairs to address process gaps and maintain superior quality benchmarks.
• Guides setup of acceptance activities, including transfer to manufacturing resolve process deficiencies and develop New Product Introduction (NPI) validations, process development, process controls, inspection plans, and control plans.
• Collaborates with Quality Optimization team to integrate initiatives into site QMS processes.
• Analyzes data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities and proactively support process improvement.
• Drive cost reduction and productivity through analysis of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data and assist teams with implementation of cost saving initiatives
• Manages compliance with industry regulations and oversees the preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Leads talent management, and succession planning and develops a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals.
• Authorizes the assessment of impact to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and associated controls in relation to design changes and assists in Manufacturing Process Development and Design Transfer activities.
• Mentors and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing among quality engineers, ensuring effective support for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and seamless product transfers within the manufacturing facility.
• Possesses expert knowledge of products/services and advanced quality engineering techniques, recognized as expert within the field, and frequently interacts with senior management on matters around several functional areas.
• Works on complex issues, drawing on an in-depth understanding of the organization to analyze situations effectively, actively contributing to the development of organizational objectives and principles.
• Possesses broad cross-functional experience, demonstrates leadership exposure in a technical capacity, and is familiar with project management practices.
• Leads succession planning and comprehensive talent management, driving employee selection, performance management, compensation management, and career development in alignment with organizational operational goals.

You're the right fit if:

• You have a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in FDA regulated medical device environments, with extensive focus in QMS Compliance, CAPA process, Internal Audit, and process/continuous improvement.
• You have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in functional/strategic leadership of quality teams/organizations within global, matrixed organizations.
• You have robust understanding and deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EUMDR and other global medical device standards.
• You have detailed knowledge in Risk Management (ISO 14971), PFMEA, root cause analysis and design transfer activities.
• You have extensive experience leading/supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, Notified Bodies)
• You have proven experience leading strategic process validation initiatives, CAPA processes, Non-Conformances (NC) and Quality Notifications (QN).
• You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Required) in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field - Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Compensation:

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is €93,000 to €155,000.

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than a part. For our Office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an Office role.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality. healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Additional Information:

• May travel up to25% (Domestic & International)