Senior Transformation and Quality Manager

Atlas Antibodies develops, produces, markets and sells advanced reagents for biomedical research. The company originates from the Swedish-based Human Protein Atlas project and was founded in 2006 by researchers at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and the Rudbeck Laboratory / Uppsala University. The company offers four high-quality product lines: Triple A Polyclonals ™, PrecisA Monoclonals ™, PrEST Antigen ™, and QPrEST ™ standards for absolute quantification of proteins using mass spectrometry. Atlas Antibodies is based in Stockholm, has around 70 employees and markets and sells its products globally through several distribution channels.

Read more on the company website: www.atlasantibodies.com

Atlas Antibodies is a cutting-edge biotechnology company with strong growth, exciting products and an interesting history built on a solid R&D heritage from the Human Protein Atlas project. Atlas Antibodies is a company with great opportunities as it comprises the entire product chain, from research and development to production as well as sales and marketing. Atlas Antibodies has sites in Stockholm, Switzerland and England. At the Stockholm site works approximately 80 colleagues and the team is constantly growing.

Atlas Antibodies is now looking for a Senior Transformation and Quality Manager passionate about creating value for customers to lead our transformation, project management and quality team. The Sr Transformation and Quality Manager reports to the CEO and will play a crucial role in the strategic and tactical development of the company.

The role:

This is an opportunity to work on operative level, both with everyday tasks and on strategic level, with input to the business development of the company. You will lead our improvement work and project management office. You will interact and collaborate with all functions at Atlas Antibodies Solna, as well as with several functions within the global organization. Your responsibilities also include:

• Lead a team consisting of project managers and quality officers that will report to you. You will also be part of the Atlas Antibodies Leadership Team.
• Lead continuous improvement team while staying hands-on champion
• Direct, lead and facilitate the ongoing continuous improvement process with techniques such as Kaizen, Problem Solving, Daily Management etc.
• Identify ongoing lean improvement training needs and assist with developing and implementing the required training.
• Provide leadership and direction needed to ensure that regulations are followed, quality management systems are implemented and followed.
• Development and maintenance of the QMS. Prepare for and lead the site in external audit execution and be responsible for internal audits

Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, we think that you have a few years’ experience of working with change management and improvements in a multifunctional organization. You have a life science industry background with experience of working with regulatory frameworks (e.g. IVD-R), EHS regulations and sustainability practices.

• Experience in change management and understanding of continuous improvement using lean tools like Six Sigma and value stream mapping.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Lean solutions and framework of continuous improvement
• Experience in designing remediation plans to address gaps, lead/support problem solving, and track record of following through to ensure closure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of peers, senior managers, and subject matter experts.
• Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements.
• Bringing people together and aligning them around common goals.
• Results-oriented: take personal accountability to deliver results.
• Problem-solving skills. Able to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
• A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success.
• Fluent in English, verbally and written, Swedish is meritorious.

We offer you the unique combination of a critical and challenging role and a creative and empowering environment. You will be actively encouraged to make improvements and have a direct impact on the success of Atlas Antibodies as well as build and position the role and its important mission. Furthermore, you will have excellent opportunities to build your career in our fast-growing organization.

Interested?

In this recruitment, Atlas Antibodies is collaborating with Mpya Sci & Tech. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 16th of January. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or about this role, you are welcome to contact Johan Östman, 076-628 78 91 or at johan.ostman@mpyascitech.com

Atlas Antibodies is stemming from the Human Protein Atlas and is built on a solid foundation where innovative and creative mindsets are combined with the latest techniques and technology. Our culture is one that empowers individuals to work together as a team, and our coworkers are responsible and passionate. Welcome to be a part of a unique company, with strong growth, where you will get the opportunity to work in a research-driven atmosphere in which R&D comprises an important part of the company. For more information please visit: www.atlasantibodies.com