Associate Director, Quality Assurance
Durham, Carolina del Norte
Descripción del puesto
Job Overview:
Provide insight which is exercisable across the large part of the organization or by managing a team of managers by influencing outcomes. Oversee & coordinate assigned QA program in support of customer accounts, functional accounts, audit and inspection program, or QA quality management system at a regional and/or global level. Provide insights, analyses and support in the assessment and promotion of compliance with regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures, risk identification and mitigation, quality, process, productivity/efficiency improvement initiatives. Manage the quality assurance oversight of projects, assignments, training and staff. Responsible for hosting audits and participating in the review of CAPAs. This individual will also have up to 5 direct reports.
Essential Functions:
- Host customer audits and participate in review of corrective action plans, as assigned.
- Manage a team of up to 5 direct reports
- Plan, schedule, conduct, report and close audit activities, as assigned
- Provide Quality Assurance support, guidance and management of Quality Issues, as assigned
- Assist in the enhancement of Quality Assurance and control policy, and risk identification and mitigation by providing consultation & recommendations to regional and Global QA Management
- Serve as an author for QA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and act as regional QA representative to the global QA SOP taskforce
- Provide guidance, interpretation, support, training, and key input to development groups for consultation and interpretation of regulations, guidelines, corporate standards, and policies
- Recommend systems for audit, write systems audit plans, coordinate scheduling, conduct, reporting and closure of internal system audits
- Serve as the QA Contact for assigned internal/external customers and IQVIA functional areas
- Oversee documentation, reporting, and closure of compliance issues
- Support Quality Management in proposal reviews and reporting QA metrics
- Conduct trend analysis of audit results, provide to internal/external stakeholders as agreed, as assigned
- Oversee proper coordination of customer-initiated audits and mock regulatory inspections, manage regulatory facility inspections, as assigned
- Participate in or lead (cross functional) teams for special projects as assigned
- Promote the concept of quality, the principles of quality management and devise and implement quality improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Pref
- 10 years experience Quality Assurance experience in pharmaceutical, technical, or related area including GXP Quality Assurance experience. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Line management experience preferred
- Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development processes and regulatory environments.
- Considerable knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures'.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence and guide others.
- Excellent problem solving, risk analysis and negotiation skills.
- Effective organization, communication, and team orientation and leadership skills.
- Possess applicable experience in conducting audits, writing audit reports and analyzing audits.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Identify functional constraints and identify solutions.
- Ability to coordinate timelines with internal customers and external vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and timelines.
- Ability to articulate and define departmental needs and processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $106,400.00 - $197,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.Similar Jobs
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