Manager III, Quality Control (Chemistry Lab)

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician, and environmental safety.

About the role

Join B. Braun as Manager III, Quality Control and lead a Chemistry Laboratory team responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. In this role, you will oversee laboratory operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a team of chemists and quality professionals in a GMP-regulated environment to support the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Quality Control Chemistry Laboratory team, overseeing daily operations, testing activities, and employee performance in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee laboratory testing, product inspections, investigations, documentation, and quality processes to ensure products consistently meet company, customer, and global regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality control programs, testing methods, and laboratory processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Drive root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical Services, to resolve quality issues and support business objectives.
• Monitor key performance metrics, manage departmental priorities and budgets, and ensure achievement of quality, productivity, and compliance goals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field required.
• Extensive experience leading Quality Control laboratories within a pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of LabWare LIMS, GMP regulations, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with testing standards and methods from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Health Canada, and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and driving performance across multiple shifts.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of quality control, quality assurance, or related experience.

Additional Information

• Occasional business travel required.
• Valid driver's license and passport preferred.
• Work environment includes office, manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse settings.

Pay

Salary Range: $139,000 - $173,000. The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.