Commissioning and Qualification Activities:
· Directly manage Equipment Commissioning & Qualification equipment qualification and computerized system validation teams.
· Manage and allocate resources responsible for teams performing validation activities of new equipment and standalone/enterprise laboratory computerized systems and/or changes to existing equipment and standalone/enterprise computerized systems.
· Define the needs, benefits, and technical strategy within the project life-cycle and overall processes.
· Manage project teams with emphasis on solutions to technical and compliance challenges in all phases of the System Lifecycle.
· Oversee the Development/Review/Approval of SOPs, WPs, test protocols, validation deliverables, plans and policies as needed.
· Maintain departmental commissioning and qualification procedures and policies. Ensure site and project master plans comply with global policies and regulatory agency requirements.
· Ensure resources performing validation activities are knowledgeable of and in tune with latest industry regulations and initiatives.
· Provide input and guidance for change strategy, risk assessment, testing and compliance gaps.
· Ensure compliance with Facilities Services Qualification Master Plan.
· Oversee the site requalification activities and requalification programs.
· Responsible for developing and managing budgets and resources for the program.
· Create departmental metrics; understand, review, and deliver metrics to the team to determine areas for improvement.
· Lead a larger team of up to 50 people across multiple areas, including 3 direct supervisors/manager-level personnel.
· Interview and hire internal and/or external personnel to fill necessary roles.
· Provide direction to internal and external team members.
· Manage the workload of team members to ensure appropriate work-life balance.
· Delegate, develop, and motivate direct and contract reports.
· Set departmental and individual goals.
· Deliver personnel performance reviews.
· Ensure team members are appropriately trained for duties being performed.
· Assist in the preparation of departmental operational expense and capital budgets; justify and work within approved headcount.
· Promote and ensure the safety of all team members and adherence to site EHS procedures and guidelines.
· Ensure the team is in full compliance with local, site and global BMS policies and procedures.
· Manage staff workload of multiple complex projects and priorities across the many different departments that the ECQ organization serves.
· Develop an effective mechanism for communicating the current status of all laboratory systems maintained by ECQ to all affected stakeholders.
· Communicate effectively with peers and senior management to identify needs, justifications, and evaluate alternative business solutions when appropriate.
Customer Service and Support:
· Regularly review, prioritize and promptly respond to customer equipment qualification and support requests.
· Provide technical support and guidance on equipment and computer systems qualification and validation issues. Interface with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.
· Maintain a positive relationship with all members of the Equipment Commissioning & Qualification department and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.
· Continually seek opportunities to increase internal client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Regulatory Responsibilities:
· Ensure equipment, facilities and programs are maintained in compliance.
· Act as departmental lead and SME in both internal and regulatory audits.