Quality Manager

• Location: Cork 
• Contract Type: Defined Term
• Reporting to: Quality Director
• Closing Date: 10th December

At Boston Scientific, we draw the strength from the unique talents and abilities inherent in a diverse workforce and we believe that the best and most innovative products come from an inclusive workplace where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion.

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Purpose

To manage and develop the Boston Scientific Cork facility quality team.  To provide expert QA support to ensure plant goals and objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a high performance quality engineering team with focus on customer needs, compliance, product quality, and risk mitigation.
• Is viewed as a leader or expert in the areas of QSR and ISO/MDD/MDR standards within ones own group, constantly promoting awareness of best industry practices and making appropriate decisions on a daily basis using the Site QA Director as the final arbitrator on critical quality decisions.
• Provides leadership to the Quality Engineering team to ensure that all production processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements in daily manufacturing activities.
• Develops, directs and executes plans for major segments of complex projects from a quality perspective.
• Takes a leadership role in developing and implementing new techniques and initiatives to enhance the Quality management system on site and across the Corporation where possible.
• Is key to developing staff on new quality initiatives and assists understanding and rollout of quality initiatives across the department/site.
• Is a champion of continuous improvement with particular focus on product quality through six sigma initiatives.
• Is an effective people manager resulting in a motivated high performance team.  Is an influential team member, fully motivated to achieve and demonstrate best practices in line with the department and site objectives.
• Works with EHS to identify significant environmental impacts of BSIL operations and to establish goals and targets around significant environmental impacts.

Education & Experience

• Level 8 qualification required in a related discipline.
• Ideally 5 + years’ experience in a Leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experiencing of decision making and influencing at all levels; including building strategic relationships.
• Strong focus on driving an engaged and inclusive culture and developing a high performing cross functional diverse team.
• Results driven with a proven ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines.
• Key Decision Maker and ability to drive innovation and influence site strategy.
• Understanding of financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and deliver on strategic plans.

About us

Purpose and Passion – Comprehensive Benefits – Life-Work Integration – Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose – improving lives through your life’s work.

As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.

Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, Veteran

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