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Supplier Quality Manager

Work mode:  Hybrid

Onsite Location(s): 

Arden Hills, MN, US, 55112

Recruiter: Spencer Gregory Hale

Supplier Quality Manager 

About this role:
This role presents a fast paced and dynamic leadership opportunity within the Global Supplier Quality Engineering organization. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of Supplier Quality Engineers that have subcategory ownership of direct material suppliers across North America manufacturing sites and products.  SQE's are core members of multi-functional Global Sourcing Category Teams that define and execute sourcing strategies. They take an active ownership role within the Material Controls QS sub-process, owning assessments for supplier onboarding and surveillance of the Approved Vendor List, and supporting internal and external QSM audits. They work with BSC suppliers and cross-functional partners to resolve material related quality and yield issues, while providing quality oversight of Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA).  This individual will manage the SQE team to efficiently and effectively execute daily activities and projects including root cause problem solving, material cost reduction, and proactive continuous improvement.  All to ensure the manufacture of the highest quality and reliability medical devices on the market, while maintaining compliance to regulatory and BSC QS requirements.  You will work alongside a seasoned leadership team that is motivated to partner for success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Lead your team through setting a clear strategy and meeting objectives
• Foster a global culture to further BSC's vision
• Coach sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Lead team and projects to successful conclusions while achieving strategic milestones.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Identify and initiate cross-department, cross-business unit, and/or cross-site projects.
• Maintain and enhance cross-functional team relationships within the divisions, plants, and distribution centers across the entire BSC network.
• Monitor, evaluate, and provide summary reports on project progress and results.
• Provide project direction, coaching, and mentoring for engineering and technical team personnel.
• Build strategic and trusting relationships through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop future leaders through partnerships and mentoring.
• Influence Sr. Management on potential improvements or enhancement to the quality system and processes.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, ISO, MDR regulations).
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of area budget.
• Provide appropriate issue oversight, risk evaluation, and action to mitigate impact to Boston Scientific

What we are looking for:
Required requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• 6+ years of related quality engineering experience in a regulated environment
• 2+ years of experience serving in a manager, supervisor, or lead compacity
• Passionate about leading people to bring out their best
• Proven ability to get the day-to-day tasks completed efficiently to make time for individuals to develop professionally and personally, and to engage in projects that drive their passion(s)
• Ability to understand decision making in a risk-based environment
• Communicates effectively and concisely packages up information to deliver key points; appropriately scales communication style and depth according to the audience.
• Proven mind set of proactive continuous improvement
• Builds strategic and trusting relationships through demonstrated technical capability, critical thinking, and teamwork behaviors.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience within a quality function
• Working knowledge of Medical Device regulations, specifically Material Controls Quality System requirements or experience within a highly regulated industry
• Working knowledge of the CAPA process
• Experience in global supplier management and supplier quality engineering role strongly desired.
• ISO 13485 lead auditor of quality systems experience. Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820 and EU MDR.
• Experience in directly supporting external Notified Body audits
• Experience in working with Direct material component suppliers
• Experience with project management

Requisition ID: 627723 

Minimum Salary: $ 102100 

Maximum Salary: $ 194000 

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 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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test 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.  

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis
Job Segment: Medical Device, Quality Manager, Compliance, Quality Engineer, QA, Healthcare, Quality, Legal, Engineering

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