Manager, Quality Distribution China & SEA

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Your Role:

China Quality Operations

• To lead and manage China quality team, managing teams’ development needs while aligning with the company objectives and stakeholder’s expectation.
• To lead, plan, implement and sustain quality system based on ISO9001, GDP and company’s sector procedures for China mainland and HK distribution operations.
• To prepare and execute all required quality activities (e.g. audit management, CAPAs, deviations, change control).
• To monitor the quality performance/ qualification of outsourced logistical service providers. To ensure the warehouse and transportation service of suppliers meets requirements.
• To identify quality risk and support respective teams with mitigation plans. To escalate risks to regional and global risk register(s) as applicable.
• To participate in projects as required in collaboration with cross-functional groups to achieve quality reliability.

Governance - China & SEA

• To support local distribution and quality representatives on the implementation of company’s procedures, global initiative, systems, and other requirements at the local level.
• To support distribution site management, focusing on the quality status and performance of the operations network by instilling a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• To ensure compliance of QMS with applicable regulations, company policies, ISO 9001, GDP and other external requirements in China and SEA distribution sites and subsidiaries.
• To support distribution site management by providing governance to ensure quality of products, services and suppliers in compliance with external regulations and customer quality requirements.
• To interact with local quality representatives for delivery of quality information from company sector quality and to escalate any risk/critical events from local operations to sector quality.
• To support local internal audits, sector and group audits, external certification body audits, authority inspections and customer audits as well as supplier audits.
• To lead and manage critical quality incidents, interact with authorities in conjunction with the Regulatory Management team, and support the Quality Services team in customer interactions.
• To coordinate and support other quality improvement initiatives in APAC regional and in global organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of direct reports in Quality Distribution team. Managing the team’s development needs while aligning with company and stakeholder’s expectation.
• Governance of QMS of distribution centers within China and SEA, providing guidance on maintenance of local quality system and escalating quality issues to global sector quality organization.
• Support sector quality in implementing global quality training, project and programs.
• Business Partner to APAC ISCO management, supporting relevant quality related APAC training, projects and programs.
• Provide quality decision on critical events/product disposition/quality processes occurring in governed sites.

Who You Are:

• 10+ years' experience in quality management, ideally in the domain of distribution and transportation. Experience in GDP and/or GMP is required.
• Experience in project management, quality improvement programs with ability to manage changes.
• Driver both within the team and in a matrix organization.
• Extensive knowledge on a broad range of China and Asia quality regulations & industry requirements to support a diverse product mix.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to work across a matrix structure in a global environment.
• Ability to travel, including internationally.
• Open minded and customer-focused.
• Effective team player, you know how to work with different teams in a multicultural matrix environment.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!