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Global Head of Quality Assurance

Mérieux NutriSciences
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time

Global Head of Quality Assurance

Chicago

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods.

External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a Global Head of Quality Assurance in 401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611 USA. Your mission will be to :

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Quality & Operations, the Global Head of Quality Assurance provides leadership, direction and support to the company by ensuring the global Quality System is consistent and compliant both with the company strategy, business efficiency and ethics and with ISO norms and requirements.

Working in close collaboration with the Analytical Hub leaders and the 4 regions, the main missions will be :

  • Provide vision and support to the Regional Quality Assurance Directors on the global QA system and safety programs implementation across all our facilities, due diligence and integration of new labs, quality system regulatory audits, implementation of metrics and reporting and QA staff training
  • Identify, monitor and report on trends and potential risks related to quality to the company management, provide status updates to Executive Committee
  • Initiate and support local implementation of new or updated global GRD / SOP and quality system documents ensuring full operations efficiency on training and onboarding
  • Participate to the Quality crisis management resolution providing critical information
  • Drive continuous improvement on our QS in order to maximize its efficiency adapted to our company quality risks
  • Where necessary attend audits by Global Key Accounts and assist in the collection and creation of documentation for Requests for Quotation
  • Ensure alignment with the IT strategy in the development and maintenance of IT systems related to the technical and quality systems
  • Drive innovation on Quality expertise by participating in relevant business / scientific / regulatory organizations

YOUR PROFILE

  • Holds a degree in microbiology, chemistry or food science / technology with 5 to 10 years of broad technical experience.
  • An experience with Quality System Management in accredited laboratories and experience with accreditation process, and experience with external and internal auditing process.
  • A strong knowledge of ISO norms and requirements and understanding of various regional regulatory standards is a must
  • Quality Assurance expertise with a strong business acumen
  • At all times act in an ethical impartial manner and uphold the company values as defined in the Code of Conduct

WHY JOIN US?

  • Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
  • Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
  • Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
  • Because you would be welcome as you are , in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
  • Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members , with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?

To apply please click on 'Apply now' button

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