Customer Quality Manager
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Position Overview
We're looking for a dynamic Customer Quality Manager to join our MDS-B2B team! In this pivotal role, you'll be the quality ambassador for our key accounts, building strong partnerships while ensuring our products meet the highest standards.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager for MDS-B2B, you'll lead all quality activities for your assigned accounts, becoming the trusted quality who navigates complex customer relationships with confidence and expertise.
Responsibilities :
- Serve as the primary quality interface for your assigned customers across all their sites, including negotiation and approval of Quality Agreements and Customer Specifications.
- Collaborate closely with Customer Quality Management teams and cross-functional BD colleagues to integrate quality and compliance initiatives while promoting business improvement for their customers.
- Represent the voice of customers within BD and be BD's quality ambassador to customers
- Engage confidently with senior management
Strategic Quality Agreement Management
Understand customer needs across multiple products and sitesEducate customers on BD's product specifics, manufacturing processes, and quality controlsNegotiate Quality Agreements that align customer expectations with BD capabilitiesEnsures alignment on descriptions of non-conformities / conditions, control methods, and AQL levels.Ensure all specifications and agreements receive proper validation through BD's established processesContinuously supervise and update agreements to maintain alignment with evolving customer expectationsOrganizational Change Leadership
Evaluate Change Control submissions to determine customer impactCollaborate with project teams to prepare comprehensive documentationCraft clear Customer Notification of Change (CNC) letters and manage follow-up inquiriesCustomer Advocacy & Communication
Address quality and technical requests with precision and timelinessConveys the customer's needs and requirements within the BD organization.Contribute to measuring customer satisfaction and implementing enhancementsSpark innovation to improve products, processes, and services that meet emerging needsComplaint Resolution Excellence
Serve as the central point for customer product / service complaintsGather comprehensive information for thorough investigations and transfers complaint to the Customer Complaints Coordinator for registration and assignation.Coordinate cross-functional investigations internally and with suppliers and develop resolution strategiesCreate detailed investigation reports and guide batch disposition decisionsFollows-up with the customer on batch disposition, including submission / opening of RMA (Return Material Authorization), when applicable.Partner with BD functions to ensure timely complaint resolution and CAPA closureAudit Facilitation Mastery
Coordinate customer audit requests and agendas with finesseEnsure proper confidentiality agreements are in placePrepare site teams with critical customer insights and audit focus areasAccompany customers during for-cause audits to ensure expectations are metSupport sites with post-audit communications and CAPA managementRequired Qualifications :
B.S. degree in engineering or related scientific field.8 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries or other relevant industry.Preferred Qualifications :
M.S. degree in engineering or related scientific field.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Strong knowledge of Medical Device or Pharma Processing.Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills; ability to give and receive feedback.Ability to understand MDS B2B business strategy and key strategic imperatives / metrics and align priorities and resources to deliver on customer commitments.Ability to interface with the BD Product Managers, technical resources and scientifically based teams.Quality Engineering skills including a strong understanding of Industry Regulations and basic Statistical Methods for Quality Assurance.Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to interact and influence autonomously with customer.Ability to influence internally at plant leadership level, functional leaders and LT as well as other business units serving the customer.At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it develops creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are crucial in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and / or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Salary Range
$130,400.00 - $215,200.00 USD Annual
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role :
Annual BonusPotential Discretionary LTI BonusMedical coverageHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsDental coverageVision coverageHospital Care InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccidental Injury InsuranceLife and AD&D insuranceShort-term disability coverageLong-term disability insuranceLong-term care with life insuranceAnxiety management programWellness incentivesSleep improvement programDiabetes management programVirtual physical therapyEmotional / mental health support programsWeight management programsGastrointestinal health programSubstance use management programMusculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefitBD 401(k) PlanBD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan529 College Savings PlanFinancial counselingBaxter Credit Union (BCU)Daily PayCollege financial aid and application guidancePaid time off (PTO), including all required State leavesEducational assistance / tuition reimbursementMetLife Legal PlanGroup auto and home insurancePet insuranceCommuter benefitsDiscounts on products and servicesAcademic Achievement ScholarshipService Recognition Awards