Vice President, Quality Engineering – BSH Division

About the role

The Vice President of Quality for the Breast and Skeletal Health Division is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for developing and executing quality strategies across one of the largest divisions at Hologic Inc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality strategies across the division, ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, durability, and performance while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with divisional leadership to drive organizational goals, provide technical expertise, and influence cross-functional initiatives at the highest levels.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, Medical Device Directive, Medical Device Regulation, risk management, and cybersecurity management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical quality assurance and control systems, including standards, methods, and procedures for product inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Awareness of industry trends through review of technical publications and active engagement with regulatory authorities.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire senior leaders, including Directors, and manage large global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills at both managerial and technical levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the capacity to influence and present to regulatory bodies, technical functions, customers, field teams, and executive leadership up to the CEO.
• Expertise in change management, independent decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in hosting and managing third-party audits (e.g., FDA, notified bodies) and responding to regulatory findings.

Behaviors

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by capturing and communicating lessons learned and driving the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methods.
• Excel in talent management, including attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining top talent, as well as managing succession planning and employee development.
• Lead by example through objective setting, performance management, regular feedback, and recognition.
• Promote a culture of quality and compliance while fostering cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

• Minimum of 14 years’ experience in technical roles within the medical device industry, with a focus on Quality and R&D.
• At least 6 years in a personnel management role, including experience managing other people leaders.
• Proven track record in product launch excellence, post-market quality management, and leading quality activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems to support regulatory and certification requirements.

Benefits

We are committed to making Hologic the destination for top talent. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

Pay

The annualized base salary range for this role is $237,600 - $422,400 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, education, business needs and market demand.

Schedule

N/A

Qualifications

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Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Technical expertise in quality assurance and control systems.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Change management and conflict resolution skills.
• Third-party audit and regulatory response skills.
• Talent management and development skills.
• Objective setting and performance management skills.
• Regular feedback and recognition skills.
• Culture promotion and stakeholder engagement skills.