Quality Program Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2235, Southeast Salmon Street, Buckman, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97214, United States
About VisionGift
VisionGift is a mission-driven organization dedicated to restoring sight for transplant recipients through innovative eye donation and tissue recovery programs. We foster a compassionate culture focused on excellence, efficiency, and the highest standards of patient and donor safety.
About the Role
As a Quality Program Manager, you will serve as the steward of our quality assurance initiatives, ensuring that every step of our eye donation and tissue recovery processes meets rigorous FDA, EBAA, and other regulatory standards. This role exists to bridge the gap between operational workflows and compliance requirements, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
In this position, you will design and implement robust quality systems while collaborating closely with donor coordination, recovery, and processing teams. Your day will involve conducting audits, investigating deviations, and leading corrective and preventive actions to safeguard the integrity of our programs. You will analyze quality metrics to identify trends and partner with leadership to set goals that enhance our impact on the community.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will engage in a structured interview process designed to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit. The process typically includes an initial screening, followed by a detailed discussion of past quality management experiences and scenario-based problem-solving.
Equal Opportunity Employer
VisionGift is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2235, Southeast Salmon Street, Buckman, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97214, United States
Portland, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and implement quality management programs for eye donation and tissue recovery processes
- check_circleMonitor compliance with FDA, EBAA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards
- check_circlePlan and conduct internal audits, inspections, and quality reviews across donor coordination functions
- check_circleAnalyze quality metrics and operational data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
- check_circleUpdate and manage policies, SOPs, and training materials to reflect best practices and regulatory changes
- check_circleProvide staff training and coaching on quality standards, documentation, and patient safety expectations
- check_circleSupport readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys through documentation and reporting
- check_circlePartner with leadership to set quality goals, track progress, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders
- check_circleLead investigations of quality events, nonconformances, and complaints to document root causes
- check_circleCollaborate with clinical teams to standardize procedures and documentation across the organization
Requirements
- verifiedCertified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
- verifiedLean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred
- verifiedRegulatory/quality training in tissue or eye banking preferred
- verifiedExperience with FDA, EBAA, AATB, and HIPAA regulations
- verifiedProject management coursework or certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP) a plus
Nice to Have
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification. Regulatory or quality training specifically in tissue or eye banking. Project management coursework or certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circle401k
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Day-to-day, the Quality Program Manager at VisionGift will design and implement quality management programs for eye donation and tissue recovery processes; monitor compliance with fda, ebaa, hipaa, and other applicable regulatory standards; plan and conduct internal audits, inspections, and quality reviews across donor coordination functions; and analyze quality metrics and operational data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
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To qualify for the Quality Program Manager at VisionGift position, applicants should have: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred; Regulatory/quality training in tissue or eye banking preferred; Experience with FDA, EBAA, AATB, and HIPAA regulations; and Project management coursework or certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP) a plus.
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Quality Program Manager at VisionGift is based in 2235, Southeast Salmon Street, Buckman, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97214, United States. This is a on-site role.
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VisionGift has listed this Quality Program Manager role as on-site.
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Candidates for Quality Program Manager at VisionGift should have mid level.
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Key skills for Quality Program Manager at VisionGift include Quality Management Systems; Internal Auditing; Root Cause Analysis; Capa; Regulatory Compliance; Data Analysis; Standard Operating Procedure; and Document Control.
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About VisionGift
VisionGift operates within the Hospitals and Health Care industry from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon. This non-profit organization focuses on improving lives through eye donation, transplantation, and research. The organization's core mission is to honor donors while advancing sight for all humanity, specifically providing hope and healing to individuals requiring corneal transplants. Since its founding in 1975, VisionGift has facilitated thousands of corneal transplants and supported advancements in ocular research.
The organization serves recipients of the gift of vision by offering them a renewed sense of hope for their future. VisionGift supports the belief that everyone has a fundamental right to see through comprehensive education of the public and key partners regarding the importance of eye donation. By committing to honoring the gift of donation, the entity continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of those it serves, bridging the gap between donors and those in need of sight restoration.
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