Plasma Center Quality Manager

GRIFOLS, S.A.

16h•$74,850 - $112,300•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. We’re GRIFOLS, an international plasma manufacturer headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. We serve healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries, have an unmatched record of product quality and safety, and are the largest plasmapheresis company in the world. If you enjoy working in an environment built around teamwork and trust, then consider furthering your career with us as a QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGER! Please read on ... Summary: Evaluates processes, develops action plans, and coordinates the strategic implementation of system processes and corrective actions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
Certified and proficient in quality and compliance.
Works toward certification from American Society for Quality to be a Certified Quality Auditor.
Works toward certification as a Designated Trainer for quality area is required.
Typically requires 2-5 years of related WORK experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment.
Experience with plasma or whole blood.
Command of interpersonal communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to understand and assess FDA regulations.
Strong integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
Full command of mathematics.
Legible handwriting.
High level of proficiency with computers.
Proficient in root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions.
Ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
Strong time management abilities.
Proven ability to maintain a high level of quality and compliance and to become a valuable member of the center leadership team.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to travel when needed for meetings, events, and occasional support of other centers.

Responsibilities

Independent level of quality inspection and control – ensures center compliance with quality standards and regulations.
Collaborates with Center Managers to ensure product quality, donor suitability and donor safety.
Directs and monitors processes and ensures center compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company-designated regulations.
Ensures that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are properly interpreted, implemented in a timely fashion, and that the staff performs according to all SOPs.
Interprets and implements processes, regulations and SOPs for quality control and overall regulatory compliance, making independent decisions and modifications as required.
Oversight of all aspects of internal and external audits including execution (if applicable). This includes documentation, review of and preparation of the response. Also includes implementation of corrective and preventative action, assessment of corrective and preventative actions and follow-up as required.
Continuously assesses, promotes, and improves the effectiveness of the quality systems in the donor center through recognition of trends, investigation of failures in the execution of procedures, direct employee observation and review of center documents.
Responsible for the personnel functions of the Quality Systems Associate(s); including direction, assignment of work, hiring, development and training, disciplinary actions, termination, maintenance of all personnel records, management of work schedule and delegation/follow-up of tasks.
Oversees product and biohazard waste shipments: Ensures shipments meet regulatory specifications and product release requirements; ensures accurate labeling and documentation; and, authorizes final shipment.
Performs a review of the documentation of unsuitable test results and the disposition of the associated results.
Works in collaboration with the Center Manager to develop the staff’s knowledge of their job function and how their performance relates to the end product and patient.
Documents, investigates, and performs root cause analysis for deviations and customer complaints, specifically in how they relate to the safety of the donor and the quality of the product.
Documents and tracks/trends center quality incidents and follows-up on incidents/errors as required; reports critical incidents and problematic trends to Center Manager.
Reports compliance status to necessary parties.
Ensures accuracy of donor files.
Ensures that all supplies and materials ordered meet quality requirements prior to use and are stored in appropriate temperature/facility conditions at all times. Initiates appropriate investigations if these requirements are not met. Initiates rejection of supplies for non-conformance.
Directs the maintenance and calibration of equipment and documentation of procedures.
Ensures that Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) proficiency test surveys, complaint investigations, and training have been properly documented.
Monitors training documents to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
Ensures that job and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) training is completed, documented, and on file.
Tracks/Trends and performs follow-up on corrective and preventative actions, system implementations, and process improvement plans to measure/determine effectiveness. Makes adjustments where required.
Ensures that quality control (QC) checks are performed as required and are in acceptable ranges for test reagents.
QM directs routine verification of the SOP and forms to ensure that they are up to date in the Donor Center’s manual.
Partners with the Center Manager to determine donor suitability activities and manages donor deferrals as appropriate.
Prepares quality analysis reports to track issues and set goals. Does in depth research and analysis to resolve systemic compliance issues.
Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the Center to support long-term donation.
Reviews and approves of deferred donor reinstatement activities.
Performs a review of lookback information.
Performs a review of medical incident reports and the applicable related documentation.
Leads projects and initiatives for the region and division.