Quality & Compliance Manager

Job Description

About the role

The purpose of this position is to lead the CBRE Quality Representatives staff on medium to large scoped client accounts (may include multiple accounts/clients). This role manages the creation, revision, and enforcement of all aspects of the CBRE Quality Management System (QMS), or in situations where CBRE operates within the client's QMS, ensures the integration and ongoing oversight aspects required by that QMS are appropriately executed by the CBRE Quality Representatives. This position interfaces with the client's Quality Assurance team leadership to support routine quality assurance and quality control deliverables. This position supports change, event & root cause analysis processes through review and/or approval actions. This role ensures all CBRE employees are qualified for the work they are performing. Lastly, this position is responsible for ensuring all master service agreement and quality agreement deliverables are executed per those respective contract terms.

What you'll do

• Manages the day-to-day Quality and Compliance Team operations at one or more account sites. Monitors operations at each site and determines compliance status with regards to local and global regulatory standards as well as client specific requirements as defined in the master service agreement (MSA) or Quality Agreement.
• Delivers and implements the CBRE compliance program and/or the client's compliance program. Attends Quality Forum monthly meetings to provide in-depth explanations for monthly reports and department metrics. Leads and participates in continuous improvement objects for both CBRE and the client.
• Interfaces, partners, and interacts with both CBRE and the clients functional areas and leadership teams. Appropriately communicates quality and compliance initiatives and/or issues across the functional areas impacted. Responsible for reporting Compliance (among other quality and business metrics) status to the client during review meetings. Appropriately escalates and notifies CBRE and client management of quality and compliance issues.
• Responsible for the inspection readiness program for the site. Inspection readiness may include periodic CBRE self inspection, client self inspections, or any external agency inspections like the FDA. Has the responsibility to lead audits as well as serve as the primary quality representative for CBRE operations during external agency or client audits. Accountable to the client and/or agency for audit observations and the associated corrective measures.
• Responsible for the vendor management program for the site. Has the responsibility to ensure all GxP service providers are qualified per the CBRE regulated vendor qualification process (as well as any client directed qualification program). Accountable for approving all necessary quality agreements with third party service providers and ensuring the ongoing oversight of those vendors is executed.
• Responsible for the training and qualification program for CBRE employees. Ensures that all employees are qualified for the role they perform.
• Trains CBRE account personnel on the use of elements within the Quality Management System. Ensures the QA staff is qualified and delivering on the objectives of the QMS, annual quality plan, and the quality agreement with the client.
• Oversees the execution (may be required to participate) and tracks the success of CBRE quality of service initiatives on the account for non-regulated services.
• Authors and negotiates terms of Quality Agreements with clients and vendors.
• Oversees vendor management program and qualify GxP vendors, as needed.
• Investigates deviations/events, issues and manages Corrective/Preventative Actions. Participates in creation and management of changes.

What you'll need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Engineering; or equivalent related work experience. Minimum 5+ years related work experience required. Previous experience within a quality organization within Life Science Environment(s) preferred. Specialized training in quality assurance audits preferred. Previous supervisory experience a plus.

FDA, ISO, or similar quality assurance audit related certification preferred. Must have appropriate license and/or certification where required by law. Green or Black Belt Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

Comfortable meeting and engaging with new people.

Warm and engaging demeanor. Ability to assess circumstances, empathize and offer help.

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

Experience with Desktop publishing, Microsoft Office Suite and Online Help. Previous experience with SAP, Trackwise, Regulus, and/or CMMS systems.

Formal training with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S programs (among others) preferred.

Previous oversight of training and qualification programs within a regulated environment preferred.

Significant experience and knowledge of Quality and Compliance Systems within Life Science Environment(s).

Quality auditing experience preferred.

Why CBRE?

• At CBRE, we admire creativity, innovation, and partnership, and we offer endless opportunities for growth. We are a direct hire company that provides everything from competitive pay, Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and 401k Match programs.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The maximum salary for the Quality & Compliance Manager position is $125,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.