Lead Quality Manager

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Lead Quality Manager 

Are you passionate about driving quality and compliance in IT services and systems? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership can make a significant impact? If so, we invite you to be a part of our mission at Bayer IT Quality Assurance & Transparency, where we are committed to delivering IT quality excellence across all functions and divisions.

As the Lead Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing quality assurance and ensuring compliance for our global IT Services and Systems. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of both GxP and non-GxP mission-critical applications and infrastructure services. You will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and verifying quality assurance standards that uphold our commitment to excellence.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and implement IT quality standards that align with Bayer’s vision.
• Challenge the status quo by driving continuous improvements through innovative solutions.
• Lead and execute quality activities (Validation/Qualification) within product squads for mission- and business-critical IT products, creating tailored Quality Management Plans aligning IT industry standard and GxP requirements.
• Ensure compliance of IT products by overseeing timely and accurate finalization of quality activities, including authorization concepts.
• Act as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) in critical projects and serve as the primary contact during Authority Inspections.

Qualifications & competencies:

You are a Computerized System Validation expert with a deep understanding of IT quality management systems, standards, and policies. You possess a keen familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GxP, GISC, ISO 9001, and ITIL. Your technical proficiency in IT systems and services, coupled with strong analytical skills, enables you to identify and resolve quality issues effectively. You have the ability to make and enforce informed decisions and build relationships across the organization while constantly challenging the status quo by seeking and driving improvements until final implementation.

• Expertise in quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in lifecycle documentation, risk assessment, and change management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA).
• Ability to track, analyze, and report on quality metrics and performance.
• Skilled in knowledge transfer and training related to IT quality and compliance.
• Project management skills to align project goals with quality activities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to foster connections within teams.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to driving improvements and achieving excellence.
• Ability to lead and motivate interdisciplinary and intercultural project teams.

What do We offer:

• A flexible, hybrid work model
• Great workplace in a new modern office in Warsaw
• Career development, 360° Feedback & Mentoring programme
• Wide access to professional development tools, trainings, & conferences
• Company Bonus & Reward Structure
• VIP Medical Care Package (including Dental & Mental health)
• Holiday allowance (“Wczasy pod gruszą”)
• Life & Travel Insurance
• Pension plan
• Co-financed sport card - FitProfit
• Meals Subsidy in Office
• Additional days off
• Budget for Home Office Setup & Maintenance
• Access to Company Game Room equipped with table tennis, soccer table, Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles setup with premium game passes, and massage chairs
• Tailored-made support in relocation to Warsaw when needed
• Please send your CV in English

You feel you do not meet all criteria we are looking for? That doesn’t mean you aren’t the right fit for the role. Apply with confidence, we value potential over perfection

WORK LOCATION: WARSAW AL.JEROZOLIMSKIE 158