Role: Quality Manager - Global Supplier Quality (12 months Secondment/FTC)

Locations: Macclesfield (UK), Gärtuna (Sweden), North Ryde (Australia), Wuxi, Shanghai (China) or Gaithersburg (US)

Competitive salary & benefits

Would you like to apply your expertise to impact Quality in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

What we do is important and valued – we make a real-life difference to patients. Here we have built an unrivalled reputation in Quality, through our ‘Total Quality’ culture that takes us beyond pure compliance.

Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) are responsible and accountable for quality related matters in relation to all outsourced GMP activities across AstraZeneca. This includes the supply of API’s, drug product, medical devices and materials. The team is based globally, and we are looking for a Quality Manager.

GSQ provides Quality oversight globally for approximately 1,600 supplier sites in AstraZeneca Operations. The scope of the organization includes outsourced API, Biologics CMOs, Direct Materials, Formulation and Packing CMOs, Critical General Services, Contract Laboratories, Certification of Materials and the global IT System for Supplier Management.

What you’ll do

As a Quality Manager (QM) you will hold responsibility for the Certification of materials supplied to AstraZeneca, from External Suppliers. The GSQ Certification team consists of approximately 16 QMs in multiple locations, across AsiaPacific, EMEA and Americas. You will be responsible for all Quality activities that directly support execution of Global Certification Programme, for materials supplied to AstraZeneca from External Suppliers.

The Global Certification Programme is a key part of the GSQ Quality Transformation through the implementation of enhanced and simplified ways of working, across Operations Quality. This includes, but is not limited to, collaboration with AZ Site QA, QC and Technical functions; well-developed understanding of QC data; as well as the Quality System oversight of the following activities: change control, product quality complaint, S&L complaint and deviations, quality issue management and escalation, Quality Agreements between AstraZeneca and External Suppliers.

Within the Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) organisation you will hold responsibility for the oversight and ownership of Quality Systems. You will support the Quality Professionals involved in Quality Supplier and Product Supply Chain Management within the assigned categories. In addition, responsibilities include the preparation of Periodic Certification reports; Initial Certification Risk Assessments and reports; identification and execution of opportunities supporting Global Certification; as well as acting on critical quality issues requiring material Decertification.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering

• Shown experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Technical or Regulatory role

• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment

• A strong understanding of industry standards such as Pharmacopeia, ISO standards, etc.

• Experience of working cross-functionally and leading significant improvement initiatives - project management skills

Desirables for the role

• With the ability to work independently under your own initiative, you will be a strong influencer with good communication and problem-solving skills

• Lean leadership and continuous improvements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and local languages)

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Closing date: 16th July

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.