Description

At Vitalant, we're driven by a mission to save lives through blood and biomedical services-and every role plays a part in that impact. We're currently seeking a Information Systems Quality Manager. In this role, you'll help ensure the integrity and compliance of computerized medical devices and software systems across Vitalant and our business units. As a key subject matter expert, you'll support both our Information Technology and Operations teams in maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance-contributing to the safe and reliable systems that support our life-saving work.

Work location: This position will have a hybrid work environment operating from the Scottsdale, AZ location 3 days per week and working from a remote/ at-home office 2 days per week.

As an Information Systems Quality Manager Contractor, you'll get to:

• Provide quality oversight and guidance on IT change control documents, ensuring regulatory compliance before implementation
• Ensure compliance throughout the entire project lifecycle by supporting teams and anticipating issues
• Review and validate testing plans, methods, and execution to ensure quality results
• Lead or support the development of corrective and preventive action plans, and track software/hardware deviations across the organization
• Serve as a quality and regulatory advisor to IT, Quality, and Operations teams, offering best practices and compliance solutions
• Participate in selecting and evaluating computerized medical devices and applications
• Analyze processes, risks, and system performance data to identify and monitor issues
• Interpret software/hardware regulations for cross-functional teams and provide compliance guidance
• Stay current on industry technology and regulatory changes, while maintaining a strong professional network

Requirements

Knowledge/ Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Excellent knowledge of computer environments, standards development, system development life cycle, risk management and configuration management required.
• Knowledge of regulations as they relate to the blood industry quality and IT activities preferred.
• Knowledge of performance improvement, statistical tools, or cGMP systems and applications preferred.

Licenses/ Certifications

IT related certifications (i.e. ITIL, COBIT, CISA, CSQE, etc.) preferred.

Experience

• Five years of related experience in an IT regulated industry required to include three years of experience in IT quality, regulatory, and/or auditing.
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement implementation and/or project management experience preferred.
• Use of statistical techniques and other problem-solving tools preferred.

Skills/ Abilities

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60, 000 bl ood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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