Manager, Quality & Compliance

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH is seeking a senior Quality Assurance Manager to oversee QA operations for release of components, raw materials and products in a regulated environment.

You will lead audits, CAPA, deviations, complaints handling, validation reviews and change control, while ensuring alignment with FDA, EU, and BI standards. The role involves budgeting, staffing, and driving quality improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum eight years in regulated QA with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall operation of the QA department.
• Oversees budgeting and cost control for QA activities; manages headcount and performance reviews.
• Ensures compliance with cGMP/GLP, FDA, and BI requirements; develops and implements SOPs and QA procedures.
• Reviews and approves deviations, validation documentation, and related QC records.
• Leads audits, CAPA, complaints handling, and change control; maintains documentation integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline

Advanced degree

Tools

QA systems

Job description

Responsible for management, budgeting and day to day operations of Quality Assurance pertaining to release of components, raw materials, products, internal and external vendor audits, GXP training, and administration of key QA systems such as CAPA, deviations, complaint management, validation reviews, change control, controlled documents such as SOPs, Batch records etc . Responsible for implementing procedures to assure compliance with FDA, EU, USDA, and corporate requirements. Responsible for all quality improvement initiatives arising out of audit and inspectional findings.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies´ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim´s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the overall operation of the department.
• Prioritizes work, resolves issues, develops and institutes quality and efficiency improvements, and conducts performance reviews.
• Interprets requirements for compliance and creates, develops, and implements Departmental procedures and policies.
• Initiates review and revision of testing procedures and specifications.
• Ensures that policies, SOPs, and safety procedures are instituted and followed.
• Perform final QA review and approval on deviation, product complaints, validation documentation, and and other appropriate documents.
• Manages department expenditures and maintains within defined budget.
• Maintains personal knowledge skills in the awareness of current regulatory and corporate practices.
• Responsible for sourcing, introducing, and bringing new instrumentation/technology into the department.
• Responsible for providing technical guidance, training and oversight for the department and its members.
• Assists in development and oversight of Quality Systems.
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures.
• When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management.
• Demonstrated high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIAH´s excellent reputation in the community.
• The position is responsible for the management and production oversight of intermediates and finished products, along with method development.

Requirements

• Bachelor´s Degree from an accredited institution or advanced degree in scientific discipline
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in regulated industry and QA, inclusive of three (3) years previous leadership experience
• Well versed in all regulatory requirements, inclusive of cGMP/GLP and BI requirements
• Ability to effectively manage a substantial number of people.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data and formulate logical and sound conclusions and recommendations
• Ability to use technical knowledge to solve problems
• Proficiency in relevant computer software and programs associated with area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to customer service