QA Manager (Pharmaceutical Sector)

Are you ready to elevate the standards of Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance? Join our dynamic team as a QA Manager on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months! If you are passionate about ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and leading quality initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:
As the QA Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining excellence in Pharmacovigilance QA (PVQA) activities. You will ensure that our processes and systems meet national and international requirements while supporting the collection and reporting of safety information. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact!

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Excellence: Execute regional, cross-regional, and global audit programmes. Plan, conduct, and report audits while liaising with stakeholders on findings.
• Consultancy Expertise: Provide unsupervised GPvP expert advice, coaching QA colleagues, and interpreting health authorities' requirements.
• Quality System Improvement: Support and enhance our Quality System by identifying root causes of non-conformances and addressing observed gaps.
• Issue Management: Manage critical quality issues, lead corrective actions, and ensure effective follow-up measures.
• Performance Metrics: Develop, analyse, and report on key performance indicators to drive organisational excellence.
• Collaborative Oversight: Manage interfaces with QA departments of service providers to ensure robust QA oversight and risk mitigation.

Professional Profile:
Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in clinical/Pharmacovigilance QA or the pharmacovigilance function.
• Excellent knowledge of QA Standards, particularly Good Clinical and GPvP Practise Guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Project management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Quality assurance/auditing certification from a recognised organisation.

What We Offer:

• A Full time position with a vibrant work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A chance to work alongside industry experts and thought leaders.

Driving Requirement:
A valid driver's licence is required as travel may be necessary for audits and consultations.

Join Us!
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant contribution to our quality assurance efforts, we encourage you to apply! Bring your skills, passion, and enthusiasm to our team, and together, we can achieve excellence in Pharmacovigilance.

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