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Associate Director, Global Quality Operations
Associate Director, Global Quality OperationsOtsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
Associate Director, Global Quality Operations

Associate Director, Global Quality Operations

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
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Job Summary

The Associate Director, Quality Operations will lead initiatives that drive operational excellence, enhance risk management practices, and optimize global quality system processes across a global quality organization. This role is instrumental in ensuring that quality operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with strategic business goals.

Job Description

Operational Excellence

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across global quality to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Identify and implement best practices, metrics, and tools to drive performance and accountability.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to streamline and optimize end-to-end workflows, as well as enhance overall operational alignment.
  • Ensure effective change management strategies are applied to drive successful implementation and adoption of operational initiatives.

Risk Management

  • Develop and maintain a proactive quality risk management framework aligned with ICH Q9 principles.
  • Conduct risk assessments for quality processes, systems, and operations, and support mitigation planning.
  • Monitor and report on key risk indicators and elevate critical risks to senior leadership.
  • Global Quality System Processes

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of global quality system processes (e.g., deviation management, CAPA, change control, document management) guided by process excellence principles.
  • Ensure harmonization and standardization of quality processes across sites and regions.
  • Support quality system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring they are informed by robust business process design and governance practices.
  • Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure quality operations comply with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA) and internal standards.
  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections, including readiness activities and remediation.
  • Analyze, monitor, and maintain KPIs and dashboards to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as a technical leader within a matrixed organization.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, IT, and other functions to ensure integrated quality operations.
  • Align process improvement initiatives with strategic goals and support leadership in prioritizing efforts that deliver the greatest organizational impact.
  • Represent Quality Operations in global forums and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Qualifications

    Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical quality operations, with exposure to both small molecule and biologics.
  • Strong knowledge of GxP regulations, quality systems, and risk management principles.
  • Proven experience in operational excellence and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work in a global, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Preferred

  • Experience with global quality systems platforms (e.g., Veeva, TrackWise).
  • Familiarity with digital transformation and data analytics in quality operations.
  • Prior involvement in regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
  • Competencies

    Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

    Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact on customers, patients, employees, and the business.

    Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and / or key stakeholders.

    Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

    Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

    Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

    Minimum $146,955.00 - Maximum $219,650.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

    Application Deadline

    This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

    Company benefits

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

    Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https : / / www.otsuka-us.com / careers-join-otsuka.

    Disclaimer

    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

    Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com).

    Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams

    At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.

    Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and / or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.

    Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.

    To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https : / / vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / External.

    Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka’s call center at : 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at : https : / / www.ic3.gov, or your local authorities.

    Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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