Head of Regional R&D Quality

Description

Head of Regional R&D Quality

The Head of R&D Quality & Compliance (Q&C) in EMEA, is a member of the EMEA Q&C Leadership Team.

The Head directs employees at the sites performing R&D Q&C activities within the region to ensure an integrated, comprehensive risk-based quality monitoring system for GMP, Analytical and Micro activities is developed, implemented and maintained.

Quality monitoring activities include but are not limited to:

Functions as an advisor concerning Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and provides appropriate compliance guidance to employees and R&D personnel.

Contributes to implementation of processes and systems that lead to collection of data relevant to reporting, evaluating and actions on quality metrics.

Participates in Regional R&D and Quality & Compliance leadership teams.

Using available information and relevant metrics, collaborates with other members within the EMEA Quality & Compliance leadership teams and R&D in identifying areas of continuous improvement to the global quality management framework of R&D within the Kenvue.

Acts as the single point of contact for region and ensures appropriate escalation processes are implemented.

Leads efforts for establishing R&D Quality & Compliance processes and guidelines and participates in process improvement projects, departmental decision-making, recruitment, resource assessments, budget management and end of year performance evaluations.

Performs interdepartmental and cross-functional strategic planning.

Conducts L&A activities, as required, liaising with the applicable R&D and Quality & Compliance personnel.

Responsible for the development of all employees within the department by supporting the development of Human Resources Planning (HRP) programs including management development and training to meet current and future business needs.

Provide an environment which encourages the company's credo, commitment to equal employment opportunity and the value of a diverse work force.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Provide strategic management oversight and leadership to the EMEAl R&D Quality & Compliance organization, implementing quality monitoring programs to proactively ensure the R&D organization is operating in compliance with company/division policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

Ensure innovative compliance solutions are identified, when possible, to address project and process challenges.

Ensure effective deployment of R&D Quality & Compliance resources to meet the current and future needs of the R&D organization.

Provides ongoing mentoring, coaching and development of R&D Quality & Compliance employees.

Ensures employees are trained in procedures and systems associated with their assigned tasks.

Perform administrative tasks associated with performance reviews, salary administration, and other personnel tasks.

Responsible for the regional budget planning process and management o...