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Senior Manager, Supplier Quality (Contract Manufacturing)
The Senior Manager, Supplier Quality (Contract Manufacturing) will focus on managing the external manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team. This role involves leading an engineering team that collaborates with suppliers, product development, procurement, and quality teams to ensure materials meet compliance standards. The position requires oversight of a diverse portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) and distributed product suppliers, implementation of quality improvement strategies, and alignment with global supplier management requirements. Responsibilities include: Demonstrate broad management experience recognized both within and outside the company, showcasing fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of critical issues. Manage and provide leadership for the functional group's development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and supporting overall business and corporate objectives. Participate in short and long-term planning processes to establish technical objectives for business unit projects or functional engineering groups. Utilize technical and managerial expertise to evaluate proposed solutions, adaptations, and modifications to globally used projects and products. Identify opportunities and initiate prioritization and implementation. Complete regular resourcing and budgeting for the team, accountable for long-range planning. Implement and understand FDA or global regulatory requirements as necessary, in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues. Ensure compliance with company Quality System regulations and safe working practices. Essential skills include: Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity. Experience with program and project management methods, budgeting, and resource planning. Ability to lead engineering teams, bringing deep domain expertise to diverse projects. Capability to manage geographically diverse teams and collaborate effectively with CMOs and/or contract design firms. Advanced understanding of Design Controls and Quality Management Systems for product development and lifecycle management. Additional skills and qualifications include: Ability to balance commercial and development needs to achieve global business area goals. Broad management experience recognized as an expert in multiple unrelated functions. Collaborative work with business segment, regional, and functional product development leaders to establish long-term goals. Broad theoretical knowledge of management, quality, global regulatory standards, and manufacturing. Working knowledge of the business's products and therapeutic uses. Effective leadership, managerial, strategic planning, and global skills. Exceptional expertise in planning, budgeting, associate development, and project management. Understanding of technology and methods applicable to the area, including CAD design and packages, FEA packages, industrial design, and rapid prototyping. Knowledge and effective use of relevant PC software applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The work environment involves collaboration with diverse teams across various geographical locations, focusing on contract manufacturing in the medical device sector. The position requires working with advanced technology, including CAD design, FEA packages, and industrial design principles. It is essential to maintain compliance with global quality and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to safe working practices and quality systems. The pay range for this position is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr. Requisition ID: 34079 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. This is a hybrid position in Lakewood, CO. This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.
The Senior Manager, Supplier Quality (Contract Manufacturing) will focus on managing the external manufacturing Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team. This role involves leading an engineering team that collaborates with suppliers, product development, procurement, and quality teams to ensure materials meet compliance standards. The position requires oversight of a diverse portfolio of Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) and distributed product suppliers, implementation of quality improvement strategies, and alignment with global supplier management requirements. Responsibilities include: Demonstrate broad management experience recognized both within and outside the company, showcasing fully developed leadership skills and a deep understanding of critical issues. Manage and provide leadership for the functional group's development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and supporting overall business and corporate objectives. Participate in short and long-term planning processes to establish technical objectives for business unit projects or functional engineering groups. Utilize technical and managerial expertise to evaluate proposed solutions, adaptations, and modifications to globally used projects and products. Identify opportunities and initiate prioritization and implementation. Complete regular resourcing and budgeting for the team, accountable for long-range planning. Implement and understand FDA or global regulatory requirements as necessary, in collaboration with cross-functional colleagues. Ensure compliance with company Quality System regulations and safe working practices. Essential skills include: Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity. Experience with program and project management methods, budgeting, and resource planning. Ability to lead engineering teams, bringing deep domain expertise to diverse projects. Capability to manage geographically diverse teams and collaborate effectively with CMOs and/or contract design firms. Advanced understanding of Design Controls and Quality Management Systems for product development and lifecycle management. Additional skills and qualifications include: Ability to balance commercial and development needs to achieve global business area goals. Broad management experience recognized as an expert in multiple unrelated functions. Collaborative work with business segment, regional, and functional product development leaders to establish long-term goals. Broad theoretical knowledge of management, quality, global regulatory standards, and manufacturing. Working knowledge of the business's products and therapeutic uses. Effective leadership, managerial, strategic planning, and global skills. Exceptional expertise in planning, budgeting, associate development, and project management. Understanding of technology and methods applicable to the area, including CAD design and packages, FEA packages, industrial design, and rapid prototyping. Knowledge and effective use of relevant PC software applications. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The work environment involves collaboration with diverse teams across various geographical locations, focusing on contract manufacturing in the medical device sector. The position requires working with advanced technology, including CAD design, FEA packages, and industrial design principles. It is essential to maintain compliance with global quality and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to safe working practices and quality systems. The pay range for this position is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr. Requisition ID: 34079 At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. This is a hybrid position in Lakewood, CO. This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.