Associate Director, GPO Supplier Quality

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Sandy, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines, with a minimum of 8 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
8+ years in quality, compliance, and regulatory experience in the medical device industry.
Experience with Electromechanical Devices is preferred.
6+ years managing a Global Supplier Quality Management Program in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Six Sigma certification and prior auditing experience to FDA QSR and ISO standards are preferred.
Experience in technical or manufacturing operations; complaint handling, product quality investigations and supplier management.
Ability to streamline organization to maximize efficiencies to resolve discrepancies and trending issues
Strong leadership, program management and interpersonal skills
Skilled in achieving results and managing others to achieve corporate, site, and departmental objectives
Excellent communication skills, good presentation and influencing skills.
Ability to interact and gain the support of senior management.
Ability to effectively manage multiple, complex priorities
Serves as a liaison with regulators, internal auditors or external clients
Ability to understand data sets and drive to compliant data based decisions
Ability to travel globally up to 40%

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electromechanical Devices is preferred.
Six Sigma certification and prior auditing experience to FDA QSR and ISO standards are preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish the strategy for global supplier quality management, including developing, implementing and driving continuous improvement for BD’s Global SQM Program
Lead the Supplier Quality Network Team including implementation of global quality documents related to supplier quality management.
Oversee and coordinate the global supplier audit program and annual supplier audit plan, including suppliers incorporated through acquisition activity
Work with business, regional, and plant quality representatives to drive supplier management programs across the globe.
Identify and implement computer systems for managing and monitoring supplier quality performance
Develop and implement appropriate reporting metrics, structure, and schedule; review and maintain supplier quality metrics for management review
Provide operational due diligence assistance in the assessment (operational management, technology, product and process), certification, and performance improvements of suppliers
Partner with BD Procurement on the execution and continuous improvement of the BD Supplier Management program