Supplier Quality Manager

We are currently in search for a Supplier Quality Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis in Macclesfield, however you will have the flexibility to work remotely. Our client's goal is to go beyond the limits of science and change lives through medicines.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Job Responsibilities:

• To drive quality improvements at the supplier as part of a cross functional team.
• To prepare and submit of Supplier Quality Risk Assessments, and support to Regulatory Agency inspections of supplier sites and site transfers.
• You will be responsible for the Quality System oversight of Supplier related product quality complaints, change controls, deviation investigations, issue management and escalation, and Quality Agreements between the organisation and External Suppliers.
• Accountable to ensure the quality of materials received by the organisation from the designated supplier portfolio and will proactively ensure GMP and regulatory compliance during supplier related projects.
• Additionally, this role will include quality review and approval of Chemistry and Manufacturing Control documents associated with changes or product establishment at suppliers.

Key Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Robust problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiating/influencing skills.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently under your own initiative.

Requirements:

• To have a degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A broad work experience, with relevant experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or a pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role.
• Robust understanding of industry standards such as Pharmacopoeia, ISO standards, etc.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally and leading significant improvement initiatives (e.g. project management skills).
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required, up to approximately 10% of the time.

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