NA Operations Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead

Role Purpose

Lead the Quality Assurance & Compliance space in NA Operations driving excellence through a series of operational and enabling processes

Accountabilities

• Works closely with Legal on procedures and issues concerning contractual agreements with 3rd party vendors in the region
• Provides training, onboarding and support for Syngenta enterprise systems, e.g. SmartChoice, PRISM, SAP, Veeva
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of a training platform to support Product Safety in the region
• Supports quality assurance & compliance processes, validating and verifying internal and external quality management systems including GLP accreditation of external CROs and monitoring business performance analytics through operational KPIs
• Leads DoP and SoP compliance management processes while working closely with our QAU and Regulatory Operations teams
• Leads continuous improvement projects for the region

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with enterprise systems: SAP, PRISM, SmartChoice, Veeva
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Must be able to handle simultaneous assignments with success and accuracy
• Performance Orientation: timely delivery of quality products
• Customer Orientation: works to understand customer needs and/or provide individual guidance.
• Change Orientation: contribute to and be supportive of innovative and new solutions to address issues or improve current procedures; to learn and apply new technical skills
• Organizational Effectiveness: ability to effectively multitask and work with customers on prioritization of tasks
• Must understand and comply with both regional and global requirements that are placed on the team and deliver according to the appropriate defined standards and priorities.
• Ability to manage highly complex work programs and drive the best outcome by effectively working with diverse regional and global internal stakeholders (i.e. QAU, Legal, Finance business partners, Indirect procurement, Technical experts, Regulatory operations, Strategic Development)

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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