Associate Director Quality Assurance
BD
El Paso, Texas
Full-Time
Competitive
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We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
The Associate Director, Quality Assurance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the site Manufacturing Operations to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations such as: FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820 as applicable), EU GMP, and ISO 13485 standards.
This role is accountable for Quality oversight across the manufacturing process of formulation, filling, triton and Cascade Water Sterilization process (CWS). The position supports and oversight contamination control strategies, risk-based decision-making, and sustainable compliance culture, while enabling operational excellence and supply continuity.
The Associate Director acts as a key member of the site quality leadership team, driving quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global and site objectives.
Works collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Operations Quality Oversight
Ensure adherence to cGMP requirements (21 CFR 210/211, 820 as applicable), EU GMP, and ISO standards.
Provide independent Quality oversight of manufacturing operations, including:
In-process controls and testing
Batch record review and approval
Ensure timely disposition decisions based on sound risk assessment and regulatory requirements.
Drive increased Quality presence on the shop floor to ensure real-time compliance and issue resolution.
Ensure production and process controls are aligned with validated states and lifecycle requirements.
Ensure all investigations, CAPA, deviations, change control, complaints, in your area of responsibility are effectively implemented, sustainable, and inspection-ready.
Maintain proactive and effective communication with R&D, Design, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharma stakeholders.
Compliance, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
Drive risk-based decision-making using quality risk management principles.
Analyze trends across investigations, complaints, and process performance to identify systemic issues and drive improvements.
Leads the development and documentation of structured, >
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visithttps://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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