What QRA Management contributes to Cardinal Health

QRA Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction over multiple job families or areas of expertise within the QRA function.

Accountabilities

Manage day-to-day Quality Control functions including

Quality Control: scheduling of inspections, line support and testing

Document Control: management of all pertinent data bases

Quality related audits and certifications

Partners with site Director and managers to Recruit, hire, develop/supervise and train Quality Control and Document Control personnel including performance reviews in accordance with Departmental and Corporate practices

Define, communicate and enforce quality policies focused on CAH and external compliance and regulatory

Coordinate QRA functions and activities between departments. Determine responsibilities and procedures for ensuring that this function is performed effectively, and objectives are achieved

Participate and assist in the formulation and establishment of organizational policies and quality procedures for the Quality Control department

Participate and leads systems improvements project teams as required

Meet with production management on regular basis and support goals outlined in the company s operating plan

Budgeting, planning and resource evaluation in line with Zero Base Management initiatives

Develop strategies to implement Quality system regulations and continuously improve Quality processes

Qualifications (minimum requirements)

Bachelor’s in engineering or Sciences.

5+ years’ quality experience in related field within medical industry environment

3+ years management experience - solid leadership and influential partnership skill

Fully bilingual English / Spanish.

Strong product manufacturing technical background as well as knowledge of Medical Device Quality System regulations

Experience in product manufacturing transfers, facility/line startup, etc.

Experience in product design and transfer processes USA to MEX or similar

Experience managing external Regulatory Agency compliance audits (FDA, ISO13485) highly preferred

Ability to travel up to 20%

Kaizen, Six Sigma Certification highly preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, frontline supervisors and/or business support staff

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

Ensures employees operate within guidelines

What is expected of you and others at this level

Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, frontline supervisors and/or business support staff

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

Ensures employees operate within guidelines

Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

Interacts with subordinates, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels may interact with senior management

Interactions normally involves resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects

Gains consensus from various parties involved

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.