Associate Director, Quality Assurance - Hybrid

Job Description

The Clinical Supplies Quality organization, within our Research & Development (R&D) Division, is responsible for assuring the reliable availability, quality and regulatory compliance of clinical supplies in support of the clinical development programs for the R&D portfolio to enable the execution of all clinical trials (including more than 300 Phase I-IV clinical trials run inhouse, 400+ outsourced trials, 200+ IIS clinical trials and 200+ External Collaborations across 60+ countries) in accordance with worldwide regulations, company policies and standard operating procedures.

The Clinical Trial Country Release Manager will have global responsibility for a team of Quality professionals ensuring country release activities are performed in a timely and compliant manner to meet the portfolio needs. This position will require close collaboration and partnership with Global Clinical Supply, Global Clinical Trial Operations, Global Regulatory Affairs and Quality functions supporting the clinical supply chain to develop, implement and continuously improve the systems, tools and processes required to enable country release activities.

Primary Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Operational management for the country release activities in support of the portfolio.

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of the systems, tools and processes ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, the organization’s quality management framework and portfolio needs.

• Strengthen collaborative and effective relationships and governance models with key partners to ensure seamless communication and operational efficiency.

• Assist in the development of strategic plans and key performance indicators to ensure flawless execution and timely delivery.

• Talent attraction, development and retention fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages professional growth.

Skills:

Required Experience and Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of Clinical Trials and regulatory requirements including proficiency interpreting and applying to an R&D environment.

• Exquisite sense of urgency coupled with the ability to focus teams on what matters.

• Execution excellence focused with a proven ability to motivate teams to deliver results.

• Proficient in managing complex cross-functional initiatives and adept at collaboratively partnering to influence outcomes.

• Robust problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to managing challenges.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization and with stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Discipline with 8 years relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry or advanced Degree with 6 years relevant experience.

• A minimum of 2 years people management or team leadership experience.

• Experience interacting with regulatory officials and external auditing parties preferred.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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