Job Title
A Supplier Assurance Specialist is required to join our Global Product Quality team.
The successful candidate will have a solid background in supplier audit, compliance and experience of GMP/GDP and management systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a mid-sized global pharmaceutical company that offers a dynamic environment for high-performing individuals to grow and develop new skills.
* Key Skills:
* High attention to detail
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Excellent time Management & organisational skills
* Ability to pro-actively identify issues and seek resolution
* Experience in management of GMP/GDP Quality Management Systems
* Additional relevant QA experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to changing requirements
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Good problem solving skills
This role requires the ability to negotiate with third parties on quality processes, contribute to the management and maintenance of the quality system, and support the management of suppliers and service providers.
The position involves up to 50% travel, mainly in Europe, but also in Asia and North America. The ideal candidate will be able to handle sensitivity and confidentiality levels appropriately.
Duties include performing GxP audits at partner sites, following up on supplier audit reports, and contributing to the development, maintenance, and improvement of supplier management policies, standards, and procedures.
We offer a hybrid working arrangement with two days per week in the office, making this a great opportunity for those seeking a balance between work and personal life.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the management and maintenance of the quality system to ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities are fully adequate.
* Support the management of suppliers and service providers ranging from manufacturing and automated packaging to distribution activities throughout Europe.
* Maintain an Approved Supplier List and define areas to be targeted during assessment or evaluation.
* Track supplier quality on a monthly/quarterly basis, identify supplier non-conformance trends, and implement appropriate supplier actions.
* Identify and leverage best practices across supplier qualification, surveillance, process, and quality management system audits.
* Prepare and maintain GMP documentation such as standard operating procedures and Quality Technical Agreements.
Salary
£60,000 - £80,000 per annum depending on experience