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GDP Operational QA, Quality Manager – Distribution Jobs in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at BioPharma Consulting JAD Group
GDP Operational QA, Quality Manager – Distribution (Contract) 2044
The Quality Manager role will work with the GDP Operational QA Management team to ensure that medicines are distributed globally in compliance with GDP and GMP requirements. The Quality Manager will manage the day-to-day Quality oversight of the Third Party Logistics providers and provide support for key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Support the logistical operations up until the Third Party Logistics providers:
Preparation and maintenance of Quality Agreements
Review of deviations, CAPA and changes
Maintaining KPIs
Analyze, resolve, or assist in solving compliance and customer issues
Escalation of issues
Remain up to date in GDP and logistics developments and emerging regulations to guide the maintenance of the QMS
Support strategic Global Logistic transport and storage projects
Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders
Maintain QMS within the Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Ensure distribution licences (where required) accurately reflect the current organization, vary licence where necessary
Support recalls, mock recalls and any other on-market activity
Serve as QA assessor/approver on Change Controls: resolve gaps, approve change plans, classifications, strategy for GDP/GMP actions
Support the GDP Management Review process;
Review and assess the risk of inputs such as metrics, regulatory intelligence, and identified risks and gaps;
Recommend mitigation approaches
Participate in expansion activities to ensure that Quality related actions are planned into projects and completed in line with the commitments, e.g. QMS build out, Distribution licences (or equivalent) application, audits, and Quality Agreements
Planning/ Preparation/supporting/hosting for Regulatory inspections
Providing front and backroom inspection support
Post inspection follow-up with responses and CAPAs (Continuous improvements)
Manage/Approve/Assess event investigations “deviations” (including Fast Track deviations)
Manage CAPAs and Effectiveness Checks
Perform other duties as per GDP guidelines and procedures
Work with Product Complaints team to ensure that customer complaints are dealt with effectively
Ensure that customers and suppliers are approved
Approving any subcontracting activities that may impact GDP
Ensuring that self-inspections are performed at appropriate regular intervals following a prearranged program and necessary corrective measures are put in place
Deciding on the final disposition of returned, rejected, recalled or counterfeit medicines, including the approval of returns to saleable stock
Ensure that any additional requirements imposed on certain products by national law are adhered to
Create/review and approve Standard operating Procedures and other Quality Documents
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in a scientific or allied health field and relevant GDP & GMP work experience, or relevant comparable background
5+ years’ experience serving in a Quality role
Clear understanding to ensure operations do not compromise the quality of products and can demonstrate compliance with GDP
Influencing skills in areas with no direct reporting authority
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Auditing skills, appropriate qualifications in auditing an advantage
Fluency in English is required
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications required (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Title: GDP Operational QA, Quality Manager – Distribution
Company: BioPharma Consulting JAD Group
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Data Analyst), Healthcare (Data Scientist)
