Sr Continuous Improvements and Quality Manager, Atlas Antibodies

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. At the Stockholm site works approximately 80 colleagues and the team is constantly growing. Atlas Antibodies also has sites in Switzerland and England.

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 daily. In the role you will be the Continuous Improvement Ambassador and have the overall Quality responsibility for the development and manufacturing at the site. You will be part in leading the Atlas Antibodies organization and serve as SME in Lean/ six Sigma and quality methodology and mindset. You will have an integral part to play in driving a culture that delivers collaborative working engagement, added value and continuous improvement. Also you will be responsible for two Quality Officers, and you will be part of the site management team. The role collaborates with all functions at the site, as well as with several functions within the global organization andreports to the CEO and play a crucial role for the strategic and tactical development of the company.

Your responsibilities include:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Atlas Antibodies
• You will be both operative, tactically, and strategically responsible for designing, implementing, leading, and executing the Atlas Antibodies ongoing integrated system and QMS for continuous improvement and quality assurance
• Direct and facilitate the ongoing lean improvement process using techniques such as Kaizen, Problem Solving, Daily Management etc.
• Identify ongoing lean improvement training needs and assist with developing and implementing the required training
• Lead the continuous improvement team while staying hands on CI champion
• Coordinate Atlas Antibodies PMO and being responsible for setting, developing, and monitoring the framework for project management across the Atlas Antibodies organization
• Development and maintenance of the QMS in terms of compliance with national and international regulatory standards and guidelines for the development and production of the products
• Responsibility for the Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Sustainability activities in the company
• Provide leadership and direction needed to ensure that regulations are followed, quality management systems are implemented and followed, and that safety protocols are in place.
• Prepare for and lead the site in external audit execution and be responsible for internal audits

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills, knowledge, and critical experience:

• Experience in change management, as it relates to the culture and mind set of the organization.
• Proven track record as working in an international organization with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective communication with Management team. Ability to build and nurture effective relationships within the matrix by developing strong cooperation with peers within the local organization and cross functional organization.
• 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.
• Results oriented: take personal accountability to deliver results.

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of continuous improvement concepts including Six Sigma, Lean, Ability to set-up, facilitate and lead value stream mapping sessions with a range of business stakeholders
• A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success
• Experience of designing or implementing a framework of continuous improvement in a multi-functional organization
• Experience of hands-on implementation of continuous improvement programs and Lean solutions
• Experience of quality assurance risk analysis
• Experience of designing remediation plans to address gaps, lead/support problem solving, and track record of following through to ensure closure
• University degree Life Science or Technology or equivalent
• Understanding and experience of regulatory frameworks (e.g., IVD-R), EHS regulations and sustainability practices
• Fluent English, verbally and in written, Swedish is meritorious

Are you interested - contact us!

In this recruitment, Atlas Antibodies is collaborating with Mpya Sci & Tech. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 15th December. For questions contact Ellinor Crafoord 0721765167 or email ellinor.crafoord@mpyascitech.com

Atlas Antibodies is stemming from the Human Protein Atlas and 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 co-workers 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