Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead a dedicated team in enhancing supplier processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role emphasizes collaboration across functions and requires a strong commitment to quality and patient safety. You will be instrumental in driving new product development, improving departmental performance, and fostering a diverse workplace. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about quality management in the medical device sector, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in the medical device industry.
• 5+ years leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in Supplier Quality and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead team through New Product Development and supplier onboarding.
• Monitor operations and guide employees on project goals.
• Ensure compliance with Quality System and Regulatory standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Technical or Business Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

ERP Systems

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About this role:
The External Operations Supplier Quality organization at Boston Scientific is a global, passionate team that oversees a diverse network of suppliers which manufacture finished devices for BSC distribution. The Supplier Quality Manager will demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and collaborate with cross-functional internal/external resources to continually improve our supplier’s manufacturing processes and grow the team. The role will focus on leading a team of Supplier Quality Engineers through supplier onboarding, new product launches, sustaining programs, and value improvement projects. The manager will direct projects to ensure the manufacture of high-quality product and to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead team through New Product Development based on coordination with management, project leaders, & divisional core team members.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes to improve department performance.
• Influences Sr. Management on potential improvements or enhancements to quality systems and processes for BSC and our suppliers.
• Serve as Supplier Quality representative in Divisional meetings. And engage with cross functional stakeholders to prioritize sustaining projects for each franchise.
• Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges, transitions, and demands
• Monitor day-to-day operations and provide direction and guidance to employees on their divisional or project goals.
• Ensure sustaining support of Quality System and Regulatory compliance
• Effective interact and communicate with internal and external customers or suppliers
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of area budgets through regular cost analysis and spending.
• Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential in support of organizational objectives.
• Attracts, develops, manages, and retains top talent. Ensures employees receive ongoing feedback, mentoring, training, and development opportunities.
• Aligns the vision, mission, and values in decision-making and actions.

What we’re looking for in you:
Minimal requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 7 years of related and progressive work experience within the medical device industry
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated success leading and developing high performing teams
• Strong facilitation & communication skills with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization with proven ability to lead individuals, complex projects, and solve difficult technical problems.
• Highly adaptable, willing to accept new ideas, and ability to create, influence, and implement global strategies and policies successfully
• Experience collaborating with global teams and suppliers, including both U.S.-based and international regions.
• Ability to travel 20%

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced technical or business degree
• Background in Supplier Quality, Global Sourcing or Operations
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or OEM suppliers
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and ERP Systems
• Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 13485 or similar)
• Strong foundation in Material Controls and Quality Management Systems
• Skilled in collaborating with functions such as Quality Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Regulatory, Research and Development, Design Assurance, and Project Management
• Proven ability to lead both onsite and virtual teams
• Experience recruiting & developing a high-performing talent

Requisition ID:604703

Minimum Salary:$127900

Maximum Salary: $243000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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