Incoming Quality Control (IQA) Manager
Incoming Quality Control (IQA) Manager
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Job Description
AbbVie is seeking a dedicated Incoming Quality Control (IQA) Manager on our Westport site for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role is key to managing all IQA activities to support commercial clinical and development efforts at our site. The position involves ensuring comprehensive support across all business units and functions providing guidance on QA/QC activities related to incoming inspection and release of packaging and manufacturing components and maintaining the IQA department as a centre of excellence in quality compliance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Associate Director management colleagues and customers effectively articulating quality requirements.
- Motivate and manage employees through effective communication ensuring daily handovers and performance review meetings align with company policy.
- Maintain capacity and handle recruitment and management of staff focusing on coaching and development of Quality technicians to support succession planning.
- Assess and implement changes in response to new regulatory guidance ensuring the success of compliance initiatives to enhance site quality programs.
- Represent the company during Ministry of Health inspections and manage departmental budgets and headcount needs.
- Oversee Non-conforming KPIs and maintain visibility on QMS records and compliance wire staying updated on new inspection technologies and regulatory guidance.
- Oversee the strategy planning and management of all incoming inspections releases and resolution of component queries in the IQA department.
- Ensure equipment in all IQA areas is in good repair and maintain awareness of industry regulations and best practices.
- Coordinate and schedule the IQA 1st shift collaborating with the Associate Director to meet company goals and regulatory obligations.
Qualifications :
- Proven experience in quality control management specifically within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong technical organisational and people management skills with a track record of driving quality compliance and efficiency.
- Expertise in IQA activities including incoming inspection release retention stock management and file issuance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations and best practices with experience supporting regulatory compliance and site audits.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team articulate quality requirements and interact with regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage departmental budgets assess regulatory changes and develop strategic plans for quality enhancements
Additional Information :
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
