Site Quality Head, Tel Aviv Israel

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Head, QA Israel (Site Quality Head)

The Head of QA has the overall responsibility for Quality Assurance aspects of Manufacturing, products and technologies reporting to Frédéric Yannart - Sr Director Quality EMEA&APAC

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring the QMS is implemented, maintained and continually improved
Responsible for the management (implementation, maintenance, and improvement) of the Quality Management System
Promoting awareness of customer requirements, applicable regulatory requirements and quality management system requirements and assuring that those requirements are understood throughout the Cheetah Medical organization
Achieve and maintain ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDR and other required Quality Management System certifications
Maintaining GMP compliance status, per the applicable regulations, coordinating communication with external parties on matters relating to the QMS registration
Reporting to top management on the performance of the quality system, including new needs for improvement and resources
Fulfilling the role of Management Representative for product conformance to applicable standards and regulatory requirements
Responsible for final decisions related to products’ conformance and release
Approving or rejecting products manufactured, processed, packed, or held under contract by another company
Initiating the Field Actions process and approving the final Field Action decision and being responsible for Quality Control testing, providing adequate laboratory facilities for the testing, approving or rejecting components, containers, closures, in-process materials, packaging material, labeling, and final products
Responsible for quality approval of design and manufacturing changes, approving or rejecting procedures, processes or specifications impacting the QMS, quality and performance of the product
Ensuring that regulated activities, not directly managed by the quality unit, are controlled by appropriate quality processes
Collaborating with the broader Baxter QA community and maintaining the Management Review process for their entity
Providing guidance to the R&D teams on quality standards and expectations

Authorities:

QA/QC Personnel recruitment
Approval of annual plans: Training, Internal Audits, etc.
MRB, NCR, CAPA, Change Control approval
Design Review approval
Management Review meeting report approval
Has the authority to hold or resume production and/or sales due to regulatory or quality reason.

Required skills and competence:

Effectively prepare, represent and communicate with Regulatory Agencies during audits
Detail oriented strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills required to effectively work in a quality/regulatory and project team environment
Strong analytical and mathematical skills are required to interpret and analyze scientific test data for quality systems functions and regulatory submissions
Strong leadership and program management experience
Good computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, internet)
Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to FDA/QSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDR and other markets requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering and/or scientific orientation field
More than 10 years' experience in the Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Industry Quality Assurance
Experience of routine QA/QC activities such as: CAPA, MRB, ECO, RMA, SCAR
Proven leadership skills; ability to prioritize, plan, evaluate & complete results for established tactical goals
Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies & in-depth understanding of site level products & related processes.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with all levels of company structure as well as represent company to outside agencies.
English Proficiency, excellent verbal, written, and presentation interpersonal skills.
Readiness Business trips A few times a year

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