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SAFETY AND MEDICAL QUALITY LEAD-OBSERVATIONAL RESEARCH LIVE What you will do This role will lead Safety and Medical Quality processes with a focus on Observational research activities.
This role will be responsible for leading processes and activities related to the pharmacovigilance (GPvP) annual audit plan, the preparation and execution of audits, the investigation and monitoring of Quality events and supporting partner audits and regulatory inspections.
The Quality Lead role in the Safety & Medical Quality organization will lead proactive identification of compliance issues relating to processes and programs, and escalation to compliance and quality oversight bodies, and participate in quality investigations, management, and remediation.
Primary responsibilities: Plan, conduct and report on risk-based GPvP auditsAssess and manage risks including providing input into the development of the annual GPvP audit plan.Provide Quality input for the risk assessment (CT-RACT) process relating to Observational research studiesAct as the Quality Lead contact for vendor evaluation activities relating to observational research studiesParticipate as the Quality representative for evaluating, qualifying, and providing oversight of Pharmacovigilance vendors.Participate in due diligence activities for potential business development opportunities.Ensure proactive identification of issues relating to processes, programs, and external relationships, escalate issues to appropriate compliance/quality oversight bodies and participate in compliance investigations, management, and remediationPrepare, analyze, and communicate compliance metrics (e.g., audit and inspection data) and other significant compliance information.Maintain knowledge of current regulatory and compliance practices/issues, assess changes in regulations and the external environment, and advise customers.Support inspections and external audits, including preparing, conducting, and closing out response reviews.Provide support for audit planning meetings, debriefs, audit plan outlines and response reviewsImprove R&D processes by contributing expertise in identifying robust Corrective and Preventive Action plans (CAPA).Develop long-term remediation's and process improvements through Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Key Competencies: Organizational LeadershipAbility to NetworkAnalytical SkillsDecision MakingRisk assessment and managementVerbal and Written CommunicationTeamworkTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsProblem Identification and ResolutionAbility to identify and implement process improvementsConflict ManagementThis role requires up to 20% travelWhat we expect of you The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Degree EducatedProven experience in R&D, Operations and/or Quality experience in the Pharma/Biotech sectorDemonstrated leadership expertise in developing teams, coordinating projects or programs, and advising resource allocationProven track record with auditing, preferably in Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GPvP) or Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Good working knowledge of global regulatory requirements for GPvP/ GCP and/or observational researchExperience in training and mentoring GPvP auditorsExperience with hosting partner audits/ regulatory inspectionsExperience and knowledge of requirements for computer systems auditsProven experience of working effectively in diverse teamsExcellent time management skills and the ability to handle competing prioritiesExceptional oral and written communication and writing skills.What you can expect of us Clear and disciplined strategic vision for the future that leverages superior-quality products, operational excellence and top-shelf-talentDiverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and actGenerous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefitsLOCATION: Ability to work fully remote, or, if situated near an office, the option to work flexibly from home with occasional office presence at our Cambridge or Uxbridge next-generation workspace.
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