About the role
Bio-Works is looking for an experienced Director of Quality who can continue our ongoing work to define and promote a quality mindset across the entire company. The Director of Quality is responsible for managing QA and QC functions, working with cross-departmental leadership to deliver high-quality products on schedule. 

Since we are still a relatively young company, many things are yet to be set, invented, discovered, fixed… and we think this is something that triggers you.

Responsibilities 

• Develop the QA and QC functions according to Bio-Works' strategic plan
• Assure quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products per ISO 9001:2015.
• Develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organization's production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization
• Develop a QA/QC staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results
• Manage staff job results by coaching, counseling and supporting your employees
• Create product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures
• Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Manage Bio-Works external and internal audit activities, including ISO audits and customer audits
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing the quality team budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements (skills)

• BA or BS in appropriate discipline
• Experience as QA/QC manager in an ISO 9001:2015 company
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Project Management and Analytics software
• Business fluency in English and Swedish are required
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with LEAN / KANBAN / Six Sigma is a plus
• This position is placed in Uppsala so you must possess a permanent work permit to be considered for this role

Requirements (personality)

• Strong leadership skills both in terms of self-leadership and leading teams
• A proactive risk-based attitude focused on identifying problems and solutions
• A collaborative mindset
• A precise and analytic mindset to identify and focus on issues and risks

Application
Last day for application is 2025-01-31. We review and interview candidates on an ongoing basis, which means that the position can be filled before the last application day has passed.