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We’re currently looking for a: Manager External Testing Laboratories Governance With the following requirements: • Master Degree in chemistry or equivalent with strong background in statistics. • Relevant experience in laboratories management operating under various Quality Systems e.g. ISO 17025 and GLP within tobacco, food or pharmaceutical industry • Previous exposure to a regulated environment is an asset • Ability to build effective teams and foster a strong collaborative culture internally and externally • Strong problem solving and organizational capabilities coupled with proven leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization • Strong reputation in engaging in proactive behavior and seizing opportunities • Fluent English is a must, French a plus You will join the Testing Laboratories & Governance team within the Manufacturing Science & Technology department, in Philip Morris Products S.A., based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. As Manager External Testing Laboratories Governance, you will be accountable to manage relations and processes dealing with external testing laboratories to oversee testing capacities and capabilities while assuring fit for purpose methodologies and assessing performance in terms of data precision and accuracy. Of your accountabilities will be the implementation of a process for data exchange and data management including the data review. Although you will be the main contact person dealing with the external laboratories, you will collaborate with PMI internal stakeholders for the definition of the testing needs, experimental protocols and sampling in relation to Reduced Risk Products (RRP) and Combustible Cigarettes. The objective of Philip Morris International Inc (PMI)’s R&D team is to develop and assess products with the potential to reduce the risks of smoking-related diseases. This project is at the core of our business: our aim is that one day all adult smokers who otherwise wouldn’t quit will switch to what we call reduced-risk products, or RRPs. Get to know more about us on www.PMIScience.com Your specific responsibilities will be: • Consolidate PMI requirements for testing by external testing laboratories • Consolidate and manage all the information related to external laboratories including the testing methods attributes • Liaise with internal partners for definition of the testing needs, the experiment protocols, the sampling, the execution of purchase orders, the reception and review of received analytical data. • Establish and implement a process for monitoring of external labs to assure data meet regulatory and accuracy requirements • Establish and implement a process for change management at external labs to assure stability of lab practices while possible changes are managed through a change management process. • Provide analytical expertise and advice to R&D and PMI clients. Why work for us? Here are 3 reasons PMI is the ultimate Employer: 1. We’re international: you work with clients and learn on-the-job from team members from all over the world 2. We’re flexible: your work fits you and not the other way round, thanks to our Flexible Work Arrangement Program and 3. We’re a certified top employer: we consider our employees to be our strongest asset, and we are developing talent throughout all levels of the organization. As the first multinational company in Switzerland to obtain the Equal-Salary label, for men and women, our competitive salary and compensation package is for all our employees. JOIN A GLOBAL MARKET LEADER If you wish to contribute to the future of our business and to the new scientific journey of the industry, please apply online. PMI is the world’s leading international tobacco company, with six of the world's top 15 international brands and products sold in more than 180 markets. In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, including the number one global cigarette brand, and other tobacco products, PMI is engaged in the development and commercialization of Reduced-Risk Products (“RRPs”). RRPs is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking. We have a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. Because our RRPs do not burn tobacco, they produce far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful compounds than found in cigarette smoke. For more information, see www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position PMI affiliates do not accept referrals from employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Should an employment agency take any action in respect of such a vacancy, their actions will have been taken without the request or agreement of any PMI affiliate. No PMI affiliate shall be liable for any fees in such circumstances.Apply now
