Manager, Quality Assurance

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the management of the Quality function and execution of activities at the Lynchburg Distribution Center which is responsible for receipt, storage and distribution of contact lenses, inclusive of review/release of fit sets.

Responsible to develop, establish, execute, maintain the Quality Management System to assure compliance applicable regulations, standards, inclusive of US FDA, ISO, Country specific and Bausch + Lomb requirements for the scope of the products and processes managed by the Lynchburg facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the Lynchburg DC/site executes the QMS in an effective, efficient and compliant manner.
• Maintains compliance with the Bausch + Lomb Quality program, and all relevant regulations (domestic and international) with which the sites must comply.
• Supervision/management responsibility for assigned Quality staff for Lynchburg DC.
• Responsible for the documentation, change control, non-conformance/CAPA, training, internal auditing, management review, supplier quality, incoming receiving/inspection, validation, and complaint handling at the Lynchburg DC to ensure proper execution, review and approval by the Quality unit.
• Coordinates activities of the various functional areas whenever a critical quality issue is discovered.
• Maintenance and reporting of Quality metrics to senior management/ updates on all major compliance issues and propose action plans to resolve.
• Provides direction and coordination of quality actives utilizing continuous quality improvement principles and methodologies.
• Development and execution of annual Site Quality Plans and management reviews. 
• Ensure timely planning and execution of internal audits and remain audit ready for external audits of the Quality Management System.
• Education of all LYN site functions regarding company Quality objectives and goals, Quality Policy, and Quality improvements. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or applicable scientific discipline
• Minimum of 5 years in the FDA-regulated industry including at least 3 years in the pharmaceutical/medical device field, preferably in the distribution space. 3 to 5 years leading people.
• ASQ Certifications (CQA, CQE, and/or CMQ/QE) preferred.
• Technology skills: Experience with logistics systems for inventory control and distribution, Microsoft Windows - Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Experience with SAP and/or other MRP-type systems desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication/interpersonal skills. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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