Associate Director, Quality Management

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Columbus, OH

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. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director, Quality Management to drive organizational change and grow within our company. This pivotal leadership role will ensure site quality and compliance procedures align with BD standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English. Willing and able to uphold BD Values. About the Role As the Site Quality Leader, you will oversee multiple quality functions including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Systems & Compliance, and Quality Engineering for Pharmaceutical Systems and BDX Molding Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, you'll serve as a key member of the site leadership team while contributing to worldwide functional strategy and priorities.

Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in a technical or science-related field
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments (highly preferred)
10+ years in plant Quality leadership roles with demonstrated success (highly preferred)
Comprehensive knowledge of 21CFR parts 820 (QSR), 210/211, ISO9001, 13485 with experience leading or participating in related audits and inspections
Skills & Competencies Technical Expertise: Proficiency with quality management systems and tools including SAP, Trackwise, MS Office, Minitab, and SAS
Leadership: Demonstrated courage in making difficult decisions and driving organizational change
Change Management: Proven ability to lead teams through transformational initiatives
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across organizational levels
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Adaptability: Learning agility and flexibility in responding to evolving business needs
Strategic Vision: Ability to connect daily operations to long-term organizational goals

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Advanced degree in a technical or science-related discipline
Experience in production or engineering management (preferred)
Multi-country/multi-cultural experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and maintain comprehensive plant quality and compliance strategies, policies, and frameworks that drive organizational excellence and regulatory adherence.
Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing quality team, fostering professional growth while building a cohesive department that maintains strong quality presence across manufacturing areas.
Regulatory Interface: Serve as the plant "management representative" for notified bodies, regulatory authorities, and customers, managing audits and ensuring effective resolution of findings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build influential networks with worldwide Quality and Regulatory functions, other plant Quality Leaders, and key global functions (R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment around priorities.
Quality Systems Management: Direct operational leadership in planning and managing comprehensive quality systems including: Validation programs Internal and customer quality audits Compliance audits Corrective and preventive action programs (CAPA) GMP training initiatives Quality engineering Change control processes Document control systems Complaint management
Continuous Improvement: Identify quality improvement opportunities within operations and partner with peers in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop and implement innovative solutions.
Resource Management: Ensure the quality organization is properly staffed, organized, and resourced to fulfill cGMP obligations and BD procedures.
Cultural Transformation: Champion and promote a culture of quality excellence throughout the plant, driving organizational change that elevates quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive pay
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Healthcare coverage: No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover. Preventive care covered at 100%. Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Adoption assistance plan
401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted home, auto and pet insurance
Paid holidays and vacation (pro-rated the first year based on actual start date)