Director, Global Quality Control

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL QUALITY CONTROL
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a holding company, is a global specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Operating through its principal subsidiaries including Barr Laboratories, Inc., Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Pliva d.d. and its subsidiaries, the Barr Group of companies markets more than 120 generic and 25 proprietary products within the U.S. and more than 1,200 products internationally.

With more than 8,500 employees worldwide who share a commitment to bringing these affordable generic and unique proprietary products to our customers, Barr has annual revenues in excess of $2 billion through our commitment to and significant investment in new product research and development.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a successful Director, Global Quality Control located in our Montvale, New Jersey offices or may be assigned in Zagreb, Croatia or Krakow, Poland.

Responsibilities include: Supporting the overall strategic direction of Global QC by working closely with site QC laboratory operations and ensuring their ability to support European and US production and product development Lead initiatives to improve overall laboratory operations, related to marketing of products in a variety of countries with different regulations Ensure that method-related problems are resolved, new and optimized methods are validated and that methods are transferred appropriately Work with local site management to implement models to assess, monitor and improve QC laboratory capability and capacity, ensuring that organizational structure supports optimization Determine the appropriate staffing levels and capital equipment needs for budgetary purposes Serve as an advisor to the Global QC Directors on all quality or compliance issues including Part 11, GxPharma, LIMS, Process Analytical Technology and compendial and related issues, establishing systems as requiredPosition Requirements include: MS in Analytical Chemistry, or related degree discipline and 6+ years in a pharmaceutical laboratory with at least 4 years in a technical management role Experience managing a global Quality Control function; Eastern Europe is preferred Demonstrated knowledge of international GMPs Demonstrated knowledge of experimental design, chemical theory and analytical instrumentation and applications Proven ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively throughout all levels of the organization in multiple countries Strong project management skills, using a matrix management approach Travel is required Commitment to Excellence - Many companies talk about it. Barr delivers - every day, to our customers AND to our employees. Barr's commitment to employees is reflected in our total compensation and benefits package that includes competitive salaries and incentive compensation programs, career opportunities offering both personal and professional growth; a 401(k) plan that matches up to an additional 10% of your pay each year; a stock purchase plan that allows you to buy company stock at 15% below market; comprehensive medical and dental plans that provide coverage for you and your family with nominal employee cost; life and disability protection programs and so much more! Together, we raise the BARR!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.