Job Title : Lead, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
Primary Responsibilities
- Assure that CRO Operations remains in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all applicable worldwide regulations & guidelines.
- Deploy, Manage & improve quality management system and create awareness across the organization.
- Plan & roll out regulatory readiness program for eventual regulatory audits.
- Ensure effective execution of the readiness program.
- Assess the effectiveness of inspection readiness by coordinating and conducting internal and external compliance audits and applicable assessments (e.g. inspection readiness assessments).
- Provide consultation to operations & business enabling functions personnel on Requirements (Organization, regulatory & client) & compliance issues.
- Impart awareness session on applicable regulations (FDA, MHRA etc.).
- Lead cross-functional teams to help identify potential issues and resolve current issues.
- Manage compliance issues across organization and escalate issues to Qinecsa QA management as appropriate.
- Directly manage & coordinate internal and external compliance auditing programs at Qinecsa.
- Support Operations staff in the use of integrated quality systems; summarize quality reports and provide quality metrics as appropriate.
- Oversee CAPA management & facilitate effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) closure.
Secondary Responsibilities
Maintain quality service and departmental standards by :
Reading, understanding, and adhering to organizational standard operating procedures (SOPs)Assisting in establishing and enforcing departmental standardsContribute to team effort by :
Working with internal staff to resolve issuesExploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processesHelping others to achieve resultsPerforming other duties as assignedMaintain technical and industry knowledge by :
Attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored trainingQualifications
Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharma / life sciences or equivalent in a related discipline
Experience : 6-8 years of relevant experience
Additional Skills
Strong motivational skills and abilities, promoting a team-based approachStrong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written in EnglishStrong organizational and leadership skillsGoal-orientedAbility to maintain professional and positive attitude