Specialist, Strategy and Operations

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Job Description Our company Research Laboratories Quality Assurance (QA) is an independent organization that provides quality focus at each critical stage of the product development life cycle, including post approval marketing, to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective products, contributing to the company mission of improving and saving lives around the world. Our company Research Laboratories Quality Assurance (QA) is an independent organization that provides quality focus at each critical stage of the product development life cycle, including post approval marketing, to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective products, contributing to the company mission of improving and saving lives around the world. Our company Research Laboratories Quality Assurance (QA) is an independent organization that provides quality focus at each critical stage of the product development life cycle, including post approval marketing, to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective products, contributing to the company mission of improving and saving lives around the world. Our research & development division QA Strategy and Operations (S&O) drives progressive strategies and execution excellence, delivering high quality results across our research & development division and our research & development division QA, enabled by industry-leading QA talent. Our strategic imperatives enable optimized quality processes, drive our research & development division QA operating model, advance quality as a competitive advantage and promote the quality narrative. Primary Responsibilities: Proficient with data analytics tools such as PowerBI, Excel with Pivot Tables, etc. to create data visualizations and support the advancement of our research & development division QA Quality Management System Manages or leads data generation, metrics/analytics, and associated IT systems Maintains and advances our research & development division QA SharePoint Sites Manages the execution of SOP management and training processes Executes specific tasks within S&O to support enterprise and our research & development division QA priorities Leads their own specific tasks and responsibilities within a team, prioritizing time and effort towards important deliverables and producing high-quality work Contributes to the overall goals of the team by excelling at their individual role and taking initiative to improve their own skills Influences, partners and collaborates with other colleagues within and outside their team – across our research & development division. Supports departmental operational activities utilizing enterprise leadership skills, knowledge and judgement; proactively identifies issues using experience with guidance and support from our research & development division leadership team and colleagues within and external to our research & development division, as needed Conducts appropriate work in accordance with applicable and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable regulations and company policies/procedures As appropriate, supports regulatory compliance in our research & development division QA and partnering our research & development division areas (e.g., GLP, GCP, PV, Animal Welfare) Collaborates effectively across areas within our research & development division QA and stakeholders to achieve quality goals and understanding of and application of appropriate regulations in partnering our research & development division areas Demonstrates capacity to learn and understand regulations, technology and processes in detail to minimize and mitigate risks, given the complexity of assignments in this area Supports “One Quality Voice”, including creation and distribution of internal communications and organizing applicable meetings Support our research & development division QA and enterprise D&I journey (e.g. different and Inclusion projects) Education: Highschool diploma Knowledge and/or experience in a relevant field, along with proficiency in the primary activities and essential skills required for this role. Preferred Skills and Experiences: IT skills, strategic thinking, project management and leadership experience. Enterprise Leadership Skills: Motivation and Inspiration: Communicating effectively; conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Talent Growth: Embracing continuous learning; actively identifying new areas for growth; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job and learning through their application. Ownership and Accountability : Taking ownership; setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed Execution Excellence: Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals, per compliance standards; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive. Emotional Intelligence : Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, build allyship and strengthen relationships Networking and Partnerships: Building partnerships; developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. Coaching and Development: Building self-insight; demonstrating an awareness of own strengths and development needs as well as the impact of own behavior on others; modifying behavior based on self-awareness to improve impact. #eligibleforERP Required Skills: Building Partnerships, Decision Making, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (PBI), Quality Assurance (QA) Preferred Skills: Active Listening, Building Trust, Communication, Data Analysis Tools, Data Visualization, Leveraging Relationships, Quality Management Systems (QMS) Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 - $137,400.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be