Vice President, Product Distribution Quality, Global

Req ID: 11189

Working Location: Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Vice President, Global Product Distribution Quality is responsible for developing and implementation of business strategies to effectively manage all product distribution related to Olympus products on a global basis. The V.P. will manage the Olympus Global Product Distribution Quality Organization and Processes in all Olympus Global Locations and have Quality Management Responsibility for all Distribution centers, both captive and outsourced for all Olympus entities.

This position will be the focal point for communicating with regulators, as applicable, and Olympus company officers on all matters pertaining to Distribution of Olympus products, including Distribution site Quality Systems and compliance performance.

Job Duties

Ensure the proper execution of the Global Product Distribution Quality processes.
Ensure the proper management of the Global Product Distribution Quality organization.
Lead the development of the Future State of the Global Product Distribution Quality processes and organization.
Manage the Global Product Distribution Quality functions Budget and Headcount.
Manage the relationship with IT as it relates to the collection and processing of product traceability, inventory management, control of Nonconforming product, and warehouse management technology.
Act as global SME as it relates to all things Global Product Distribution Quality Management.
Lead the organization that will represent Olympus in Regulatory Body inspections as they relate to Global Product Distribution Quality management.
Act as the most responsible global executive pertaining to communicating with Regulatory Authorities as those communications relate to Global Product Distribution Quality management.
Provide data to internal organizations who require such to meet applicable Quality Management System requirements.
Serve as senior member of the Global Corporate Quality staff.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor of Science in a Medical or applied science discipline (e.g., Nursing, Chemistry, Quality or Engineering).
Minimum 10 years leading a global organization in medical devices at the Vice President level.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage complexity, analytical skills, global people management, Office 365.
Ability to travel up to 25-50% of time domestically and internationally.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

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