Sr Director Training & Document Control (Solventum) at Solventum in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description:

Sr Director of Quality - Global Training and Document Control

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Senior Director of Training and Document Control, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of the training programs and document control functions. This senior leadership role will play a critical part in ensuring that our employees are effectively trained on industry regulations, company policies, and product knowledge, while also ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements for document control, version management, and archival.

The Senior Director will provide strategic direction, develop best practices, and lead a team to maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance in all training and documentation efforts. This role requires a deep understanding of the medical device industry, including FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485), and the ability to collaborate across functional teams to drive business excellence.

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  Leadership & Strategy: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs across the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).


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  Leadership & Governance: Provide strategic leadership for the Training and Document Control teams, driving initiatives to improve performance, efficiency, and quality across all functions. This includes defining KPIs, tracking progress, and providing regular reporting to senior leadership on the effectiveness of training initiatives and employee competencies.


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  Training Development & Delivery: Oversee the development and execution of training content, programs, and materials, including new hire onboarding, regulatory compliance training, quality systems training, and product-specific education.


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  Document Management & Compliance: Oversee the creation, revision, approval, and archiving of all critical documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, training materials, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant standards.


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  Document Control Systems: Manage and improve document control systems to ensure that all documents are appropriately managed, stored, and accessible, maintaining version control and audit trails.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND (twelve) 12 years of experience in training, document control, and/or quality management/quality systems within the medical device or healthcare industry.

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In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• At least 10 years of leadership experience in managing teams within a regulated environment, preferably within a medical device or pharmaceutical company.


• Knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and other relevant regulatory standards.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• A Master's degree or advanced certifications in a relevant area (e.g., Project Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs) is preferred but not required.


• Direct leadership of document control and/or training teams preferred.


• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Document Management Systems (DMS), and other relevant software tools is a plus.

Work location: Remote - United States

Travel: May include up to 10% (domestic/international)

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $222,044 - $271,387, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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