Sr Manager, QA

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Position Summary

Responsible for the management of the Illumina Laboratory Service ’s (ILS) Quality Assurance a ctivities and team for the Singapore site .

Responsibilities

• Act as the clinical quality system manager for ILS- SG . E nsure the Quality Systems are established , implemented, and maintained in compliance with all appropriate quality standards and regulations

• Promote the awareness of user’s needs and requirements throughout ILS - SG .

• Lead reporting to ILS- SG Leadership on the performance of the QMS and any necessary improvements, including preparing and hosting Management Reviews

• Builds and leads a team of Quality Assurance Staff for ILS QMS & Compliance activities in Singapore .

• M ak es recommendations on resource needs and facilitate procurement of resources, resolution of resource conflicts, and business justifications and/or trade-offs related to resource utilization .

• Grows talent within the organization by leading employee development initiatives .

• Participates in the definition of area goals and drives teams to deliver on goals .

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to advance quality processes and capabilities .

• Identify , maintain and communicate performance metrics for the QMS .

• Co-ordinate and host QMS assessments by external bodies. Plan actions for any improvements required to address the outcome of these assessments .

• Work with ILS Leadership to resolve complaints, develop corrective actions and monitor the effectiveness of resolutions .

• Work with global ILS quality management to exchange best practices and co-ordinate improvement to quality processes and team development.

• Responsible for exhibiting professional behaviour with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices .

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

• E xperience in quality assurance in laboratory services or related standards ( ISO15189, ISO17025 , ISO13485 ) and/or HCSA licensing.

• Extremely strong communication , interpersonal skills and customer focus .

• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work across teams and functions .

• Experience in implementing and leveraging metrics .

• Adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic work environment and shifting demands .

• Considerable experience in managing people/resources effectively to accomplish established goals .

• Proven capacity to effectively manage and escalate risk .

• Must be open-minded , collaborative and able to work in a non-hierarchical , matrix organization .

• Must be able to look at processes at a high level as well as zoom in on a detailed level .

• Project management skills preferred .

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities .

Experience /Education

• Managers at this level may become involved in elevated issues arising from daily activities.

• Applies broad management, functional expertise/knowledge to subordinates managers and staff members.

• Will have developed key relationships with important internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

• Requires Bachelor's degree , may require an advanced degree (Master's), in applicable field or equivalent.

• Typically has significant work experience, with considerable m anagement experience.

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