Overview

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a dedicated and passionate Sr. Quality Manager to oversee our Manufacturing Quality organization at our Phillipsburg, NJ site, advocating for customers and collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve business and operational metric success. You will have the opportunity to lead continuous improvement activities to achieve a compliant, effective, and efficient Quality Management System. The position scope includes all elements of the Quality Management System, Quality Assurance, and the Quality Control Laboratory throughout the product lifecycle. If you have experience managing and upholding quality and cGMP compliance of products manufactured and distributed - let's talk!This role will be a full-time position based out of our Phillipsburg, New Jersey site with 10% travel to our Bridgewater, NJ site.What we're looking for Education: Bachelor's Degree requiredExperience: Minimum 8 years of Quality experience in a cGMP (Part 210/211, ICHQ7, IPEC) chemical manufacturing environment is required Quality experience includes: audit management, qualification and validations, supplier management, incoming inspection, non-conformance management, material review board, QC analytical testing, batch release, customer feedback, field actions, CAPA, risk management., management of change, documentation management, training, and development.Minimum 5 years of experience managing peopleMinimum 5 years of experience leading Quality transformational change or continuous improvementPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Life Science(s), Quality, or related fieldPeople management in a union environmentMembership in Quality related industry associations (e.g. American Society for Quality)Certification in - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ, iPEC, Lean, Six SigmaHow you will thrive and create an impact Strong Quality leadership, management, and knowledgeStrong people, systems, and process leadership skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, peer collaboration, negotiation and influencing skillsAbility to make sounds Quality decisions, with a significant impact, based on data analysis, facts and associated riskComfortable in a fast-paced, sophisticated, and regulated manufacturing environment with competing prioritiesLead the deployment of Quality philosophies, principles, methods and techniques TPC, LSS, TQM, PFMEA, SPC, PLA, etc.)Technical adept in chemical manufacturing processesAbility to outcome challengesTransformational leadership skillsDemonstrates a strong drive for resultsDemonstrates the ability to maintain good emotional control in difficult circumstancesExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to clearly and crisply communicateDemonstrated commitment to qualityDiscernment for businessDisclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go furthe