Quality Assurance Assistant

 Typical Accountabilities
• Execute core processes applicable to own area of internal / external quality (e.g. deviation management system; global complaint management system, supplier management, product quality reviews).
• Conduct timely data entry and documentation related to own quality area.
• Advise on deviations to make batch disposition recommendations to approve or reject batches.
• Review and approve investigations to ensure root cause is established and relevant CAPAs are in place.
• Conduct customer complaint investigations and approve investigation reports.
• Conduct ongoing reviews and approvals of documentation as applicable (i.e. changes within the change management framework; validations and qualifications; product quality reviews, periodic reports, regulatory documents, and change errands).
• Provide advice on GxP within the site, with reference to guidelines and regulations.
• Lead formal and informal training including GMP training.
• Coordinate referrals of regulatory documentation (e.g. dossiers, site impact assessment, annual reports, or QP declarations) and market-specific documentation for site accreditations and product reviews.
• Support process improvements and risk assessments, such as benchmarking internal and external quality assurance practices to identify innovative efficient and effective practices.
• Support data analysis and development of reports and insights on quality metrics and key performance indicators, using digital tools and processes.

Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports)
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What is the global remit?
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(how many countries will the role operate in?)

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:
• High school education with experience or Entry level bachelor’s degree in science / engineering field such as Pharmacy, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Experience working with principles and concepts of compliance management related to GxP, SOPs, & SHE requirements.
• Relevant experience in executing quality management processes within a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with digital tools and applications related to QA reporting, documentation, and analysis.

Desirable:



Key Relationships to reach solutions

Internal(to AZ or team)
• Process Execution Team
• External Quality
• Regulatory
• Global Quality
• On Market technical
• Operational Excellence

External(to AZ)
• Health Authority Inspectors
• Vendors 

Date Posted

Closing Date

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