Senior PV Quality ManagerAssociated Director, GVP Quality

Are you passionate about GVP audits Do you have a strong quality mindset

If so now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Senior PV Quality Manager.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients lives. Guided by our core values of Patients Science and Passion we are applying our innovative TransCon technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup Denmark research facilities in Heidelberg Germany and additional offices across Europe and the United States we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease portfolio. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

Ascendis Pharma is currently expanding its GVP Quality with a GVP auditor/GVP QA position.

In GVP Quality you will together with a growing and dynamic quality team take part in the oversight and management of the compliance quality standards GVP auditing and training for Pharmacovigilance. The GVP Quality team is a part of the QA Development team with around 35 dedicated colleagues located in Hellerup Denmark and Palo Alto USA respectively. This role is based in Hellerup Denmark and reports directly to the Director GVP Quality based in Denmark.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Plan perform and report on GVP audits (internal affiliate and vendor/partner) in collaboration with GVP colleagues.
• Review and analyze audit inspection deviation and CAPA data to identify root causes trends and areas of exposure.
• Prepare compliance metrics conduct non-compliance investigations and support regulatory inspections including planning execution and follow-up.
• Provide expert advice on GVP compliance and regulatory matters acting as Global quality partner to PV Operations (US/DK) and the EU QPPV.
• Author and maintain GVP Quality procedures and support implementation of new or updated GVP requirements.
• Support PV vendor oversight including vendor qualification quality agreements and contracts and proactively monitor PV Quality systems to identify risks.
• Collaborate with SMEs on inspection responses and quality development initiatives within the GVP area.

Criteria for success in the role will be proven ability to make and take responsibility for decisions to meet the ever growing and changing stringent global GVP requirements. Furthermore a strong quality mindset and attention to detail in establishing priorities scheduling and meeting deadlines is essential.

You hold a degree in a scientific discipline and have a minimum 5 -10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including significant experience in GVP. You have experience with quality systems compliance monitoring and the development and maintenance of SOPs and training programs. While previous experience as a GVP auditor is an advantage it is not a requirement. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of pharmacovigilance and a genuine interest in auditing.

Furthermore experience auditing computerized systems within the GPV regulated areas and medical device would be an advantage.

You are proficient in English at a professional level both written and spoken and you master MS Office.

You are a highly motivated individual who enjoys being challenged and working in collaborative environments. You value inter-departmental team relationships using your excellent interpersonal communication analytical and organizational skills.

Ascendis Pharma offers you an exciting and challenging position in an entrepreneurial and international company with a short line of command. You will be involved in activities that are central to Ascendis Pharmas strategy and work with highly skilled and experienced colleagues to advance our exciting product pipeline.

Travel: Approximately 20-30 days on a yearly basis.

Office:Tuborg Boulevard 12 2900 Hellerup

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For more details about the job or the company please contact Helle Virenfeldt Sall Director GVP Quality on Mobile 45 or

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