Quality Assurance Senior Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Ho Chi Minh Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, continuous improvement, global standardisation, dependable, training opportunities, generous benefits, flexible working opportunities
A leading medical device manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh is seeking a Quality Assurance Senior Manager to champion excellence in product quality and operational performance, with a steadfast commitment to putting patients first. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape integrated quality strategies, influence leaders across multiple teams, and drive global best practices that support the company's mission worldwide. You will be empowered to lead the QA function, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. With generous benefits including comprehensive health insurance for your family, paid leave for family care, annual health check-ups, and vibrant company activities, this position provides an environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported.
- Play a key role in driving quality excellence and operational performance at a major manufacturing site dedicated to patient safety and product reliability.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for you and your family, paid leave for family care, annual health check-ups, and participation in engaging company events throughout the year.
- Be part of a collaborative network of global quality leaders, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.
What You'll Do
As a Quality Assurance Senior Manager based in Ho Chi Minh, you will play an instrumental role in guiding the manufacturing site towards exceptional standards in product quality while nurturing a culture that places patients at the heart of every decision. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align on integrated quality strategies, overseeing compliance with international regulations such as FDA QSRs and ISO 13485/8, managing audit preparations from start to finish, and promoting global standardisation through best practice sharing. You will also be responsible for developing technical assurance systems tailored to materials and products used in manufacturing operations. By coordinating with external partners and leading strategic planning efforts within QA functions, you will ensure continuous improvement across all aspects of quality operations. Your leadership will extend beyond local boundaries as you represent the site in global meetingsdriving shared initiatives that elevate standards worldwide.
- Lead the manufacturing site towards outstanding product quality and operational performance by fostering a culture that prioritises patient safety above all else.
- Drive integrated Quality and Global Operations Supply Chain (GOSC) strategies to achieve measurable results aligned with organisational goals.
- Engage with and influence leaders across Core Quality, Operating Units, and GOSC to ensure alignment on quality objectives and initiatives.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of robust quality programmes, systems, processes, and procedures to guarantee compliance with FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485/8, MDD, CMDR, and other relevant requirements.
- Provide expert guidance during audit and inspection preparation; manage resolution of findings; liaise effectively with auditing groups and inspectors throughout all stages of the process.
- Promote global standardisation by sharing best practices that support the company's mission on an international scale.
- Develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain technical quality assurance systems or reliability standards related to materials, techniques, and products.
- Lead strategic planning within the QA function to drive continuous improvement and enhance the effectiveness of Quality Operations and Systems.
- Coordinate activities with external suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services.
- Serve as CAPA Board Chair to oversee corrective action processes; act as Management Representative ensuring suitability of the Quality Management System; represent the site in enterprise-wide quality meetings.
What You Bring
To excel as a Quality Assurance Senior Manager in this medical device manufacturing environment, your background should reflect substantial experience within highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices. Your academic foundation in engineering or industrial management will be complemented by several years spent managing quality teamswhere you have demonstrated success implementing robust systems compliant with international standards like FDA QSRs or ISO 13485. Your interpersonal skills will enable you to connect meaningfully with colleagues across departments while your business acumen ensures sound operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings not only technical expertise but also a collaborative spiritcapable of nurturing team growth through supportive leadership. Fluency in English allows you to communicate effectively both locally and globally. Experience handling audits confidently further strengthens your candidacy for this influential role.
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Industrial Management or Engineering is required for this position.
- At least 57 years of management experience within pharmaceutical, medical device or other highly regulated manufacturing industries is essential.
- Minimum 5 years proven track record as a Quality Manager demonstrating effective organisational improvements.
- Deep understanding of Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO standards (especially ISO 13485), MDD, CMDR and industry-specific requirements is necessary.
- Extensive experience in auditing processes including QMS management, quality operations oversight and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong business acumen encompassing operational management skills as well as financial oversight capabilities.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience managing projects successfully while leading change initiatives within complex environments.
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken English are vital for influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to develop teams collaboratively while managing talent effectively through supportive leadership approaches.
- Experience representing organisations externally during audits or enterprise-wide meetings is highly desirable.
What Sets This Company Apart
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to patient safetya value reflected in every aspect of its operations. Employees benefit from a comprehensive suite of advantages designed to support both their professional journey and personal wellbeing: full participation in government-mandated social insurance schemes; extensive health coverage not just for themselves but also their spouses and children; paid leave specifically allocated for caring for family members; annual health check-ups ensuring ongoing wellness; plus an array of engaging activities ranging from company trips to sports events and festive celebrations throughout the year. The workplace culture encourages collaboration among global teamsoffering opportunities for knowledge sharing that foster continuous learning. Here you'll find an inclusive environment where your contributions are recognised through generous bonuses tied to performance as well as additional rewards during special occasions. The company's dedication extends beyond complianceit actively invests in creating a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive together while making meaningful impacts on healthcare outcomes worldwide.
What's Next
If you are ready to make a significant impact on global healthcare standards while advancing your career within a supportive environmentthis is your moment!
Apply today by clicking on the link below to take the next step toward joining this collaborative team.
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