Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Posted Date: Feb 28 2025 This role in External Quality Drug Product will provide operational quality (OQ) oversight of contract analytical testing organizations, including but not limited to: Product enabling e.g., technology transfer, PQ readiness, Quality Agreements, audit, PQ, registration Routine operations e.g., presence and Quality direction (e.g., real time problem solving, support, influence, decision making), deviation, investigation and incident management, review and approval of methods and protocols, periodic product reviews Audit/inspection e.g., inspection preparation / management / response, on-going inspection readiness, time cycle audit support This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: Key Responsibilities: Recommend and support implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures required to ensure GMP expectations for GSK external suppliers are met. Build & maintain trusting relationships with external partners whereby influence can be applied & accepted to ensure GSK quality standards are met. Support collection, monitoring and analysis of quality performance indicators of the External Suppliers using quality standards and tools in place to identify/escalate emerging/developing trends. Report and drive resolution of cGMP/Regulatory compliance issues. Request required legal documentation such as Certificate of Pharmaceutical Products (CPP), GMP certificate, Legalized and Notarized Declarations and documents as required by LOCs. Partners with key contacts at the External Supplier to ensure relevant and applicable outcomes from quality & manufacturing systems, such as testing outcomes, certificate of analysis, batch records, deviations investigations, change controls, validations, Annual Product Reviews (APRs), and product disposition are robust to ensure product quality. Ensure quality and regulatory compliance for new product introductions and transfers by establishing liaisons and performing actions with GSK Regulatory groups and external suppliers to register and maintain product dossiers. Support compliance with QMS and cGMP requirements of external supplier via GMP Audit process. Support creation and maintenance of Quality Agreement Part A and Bs and IQAs. Support Product Incident Alerts, Stock Recoveries and Product Recalls as directed. Assist External Suppliers with inspection preparedness planning including identification and development of storyboards, coaching and identification of specific inspectional risks. Build & maintain good working relationships with internal partners, through compliance with applicable SOPs, Technical Terms of Supply and Service Level Agreement as applicable. Seek clarification on Roles and Responsibilities to ensure team alignment. Complete role-based training as assigned. Communicate on an ongoing basis with the Quality Managers/Director to ensure that potential quality issues are identified and that the support is provided to resolve with appropriate sense of urgency. Conduct OQ duties in accordance with GSK and industry standards, CAPA / deviation / change control / document management, Quality Agreement maintenance, KPI reporting, internal and management monitoring audits, observe operations at contractors (on site and remotely). Maintain strong and credible relationship across GSK and CMO functions to ensure effective OQ oversight while safeguarding the quality / compliance of GSK’s products. Support and deliver GSK performance and quality standards to ensure business / supply continuity without compromising quality or compliance e.g., right first time, adherence to schedule. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering discipline and 5+ years experience in various Technical, Regulatory or Quality Assurance roles with 2+ years of API, biopharmaceuticals or sterile manufacturing/or QC laboratory experience. OR Masters Degree and 3+ years experience in various Technical, Regulatory or Quality Assurance roles with 2+ years of API, biopharmaceuticals or sterile manufacturing/or QC laboratory experience. Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Developing understanding of quality systems and quality control processes. Developing knowledge of GMP's, FDA, EU and other regulatory agency requirements with an ability to apply to quality and compliance. Developing knowledge of quality system principles and practical applications. Developing knowledge and ability to apply quality and risk management principles and tools. Demonstrated problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to make grade level decisions based on facts and data and application of risk management principles. Experience with work related travel. Excellent written and oral communication skills -English; Developing presentation skills. Developing influencing and negotiating skills Capable of working independently and as a member of cross functional teams. Developing knowledge of regulatory requirements including biological products and facility licensing requirements. Breadth of knowledge and experience applying cGMPs, country/region-specific regulations/guidance’s with an ability to interpret. Demonstrated sound decision-making process; based on facts & data. Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams. Good verbal, written communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task. Developing Project Management skills. Developing understanding of quality systems principles and practical application. Developing Root Cause analysis experience. Capable of working independently. Demonstrated continuous improvement behaviors including problem solving Previous exposure within a contract manufacturing environment Good interpersonal and negotiation skills; with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders Demonstrated flexibility, ability to adapt and accommodate different/ multiple work demands. Developing understanding of current FDA/EMA validation practices including sterilization, cleaning, performance process qualification, shipping, computer systems, analytical methods. The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $99,000 to $165,000 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. 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