Head of QA - Leadership Challenge for the Experienced and Passionate Quality Leader

Lokation DK - Smørum Are you experienced in the art of getting people to follow you, also in difficult situations? Then you could be the Head of QA we are looking for - ready for a unique opportunity to use your Quality knowledge and leadership experience in a successful and growing business that makes a difference in people’s lives. The job Oticon Quality plays a significant and continuously growing role in ensuring high quality processes and deliverables. The Head of QA is a new position which will further strengthen this work through implementation power and continuously development of quality assurance strategies, in alignment with the overall business goals. As the Head of QA you will be responsible for the Quality Management System (QMS). You provide leadership to teams, peers and the organization, ensuring that the QMS is in compliance with relevant regulations, and that necessary governmental approvals are being maintained. You will manage the QA department – which consists of highly motivated and skilled people - ensuring capacity and competencies matches the needs to support the business functions, cross-functional projects and calibration activities. To succeed in the role, the Head of QA will partner with R&D, Marketing and Operations ensuring that the right guidance and support for fulfillment of standards, checks and controls are provided. You act as Quality representative on behalf of senior management on milestone and stage gate meetings. As a part of this role you also perform and manage internal audits and interact with certifying bodies to fulfill reporting requirements and obtain new product clearances. The position is situated in Oticon HQ in Smoerum, and an international mindset, collaboration and impact are of high importance. You will report to the Senior Director for QA/RA and 5 employees are reporting directly to you. Qualifications . Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a QA leadership role; international experience is highly desirable. . Significant experience with implementing and certifying of Quality Management Systems. . Strong knowledge of quality management systems and Quality System Standards, including ISO quality standards, and QSR (ISO 13485, FDA CFR 21 Part 820) . The ideal candidate will have familiarity with medical devices . Willingness to travel globally on a regular basis – expected travel days are 20-30 a year As a person you are a passionate leader and a strong communicator with a confident and out-going personality. You have excellent influencing skills making employees and managers at all sites feel supported, challenged, motivated and competent. You have good business acumen, and you are business oriented with a pragmatic approach, being able to identify and focus on the key priorities. We dare to make a difference Together with your talented colleagues who take pride in making a difference, you will have the opportunity to put your mark on tomorrow's solutions. We are at the forefront of the latest technology, constantly working to improve hearing solutions so that our customers can add value for users and we can strengthen and develop the business. You will be working in a growing international company, where there is rich opportunity for professional and personal development. You will be part of a dynamic environment built on trust and openness, where you will find a strong will to win. Want to join the team? Then send your application today as we are screening and interviewing applicants continuously. If you have any questions, please call Senior Director Lars Bresler at 39 13 83 68. We look forward to hearing from you. 500 million people worldwide suffer from hearing loss. It is Oticon's ambition that our customers - hearing clinics throughout the world - prefer to use our products for people with impaired hearing. Oticon is among the three largest companies in the industry, and in Denmark all 1,300 employees, with passion, dedication and professional expertise, develop some of the most innovative hearing aids in the world. Oticon is a growing company, and 97% of Group revenues is generated outside Denmark. We are part of William Demant Holding Group with more than 8.000 employees and revenues of over DKK 8 billion.