Job Postings – 05MAY2025
Director/ Head of Quality
Kemp Proteins, based in Frederick MD, is a leading CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) supplying life science companies with gene to protein solutions. Due to the retirement of the current incumbent, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality professional to enhance our ISO9001:2015 and ISO13485:2016 certified QMS, while providing strategic “Quality” leadership and vision to the company as we continue to meet or exceed our clients expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Vision: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Quality department, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- QMS Maintenance & Improvement: Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 QMS, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and customer expectations.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring Kemp Proteins meets or exceeds client expectations for quality, delivery, and performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, R&D, and other departments to ensure quality is ingrained in every step of the manufacturing and development process.
- Training & Development: Mentor and train all staff to ensure a culture of quality across the organization. Lead internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in management of an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 QMS in a regulated industry is a requirement, preferably in a CDMO setting.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing quality teams.
- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- A relevant degree or certification in Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field, with scientific knowledge of protein production in Commercial/CRO setting preferred.
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications would be preferred.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for quality, this is your opportunity to shape the future of quality at Kemp Proteins.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to jobs@kempproteins.com and our team will get back to you.
PLEASE NOTE: Agency Non-Solicitation: Kemp Proteins does not accept agency resumes and will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.