QA Specialist III

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Specialist III responsibilities include:
Support management of local Quality Management System (QMS) and assure that the implemented quality management system is always up to date
Support the RP with the market release of the finished medicinal products
Manage local Affiliate Change Controls Deviations & CAPAs
Support management of local recall activities and execution/participation in periodic mock product recall challenges
Support or manage quality defects falsified or counterfeit products and stock out as required
Manage/Coordinate local complaints & falsified product investigations
Manage product returns
Support supplier management and supplier audits including those of distribution partners in Switzerland
Support the drafting and renewing of quality agreements with internal manufacturers and/or external partners
Support drafting of Quality Management Reviews
Assess Annual Periodic Product Reviews (APQRs) in accordance with the Swiss marketing authorisation
Support the verification of the authorizations of new customers/ existing customers
Support inspections by the cantonal authorities and Swissmedic as well as corporate GDP/GMP audits

Write and/or implement changes to controlled documents (e.g. SOPs and Quality Manual)
as needed
Work with 3PL/4PL provide guidance on supply related issues
Work with Product Suppler in relation to GDP activities new packaging and artwork
Support GPD&A with QA tasks as required

Deputy Responsible Person responsibilities include:
Support the RP in maintaining the operating licences of Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl for its medicinal products as well as for its gene therapy products in accordance with the Swiss Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance (MPLO) and the Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) as well as the Transplantation Act.
Ensure that the requirements of all relevant national and international guidelines and internal specifications are met with regard to storage and distribution of products and that a compliant Quality System is in place at the Affiliate.
Decide whether or not a batch is released independently of management
Support Customer Services with enquiries of a GDP nature such as delivery issues transportation conditions etc.
Implement and maintain the SOP/guidance documentation system for Gilead Sciences Switzerland and review all SOPs depending on the subject matter as a reviewer of content and/or format.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all nationally applicable pharmaceutical legislation and disseminate this explain and train employees where necessary.
Ensure that initial and continuous GDP training programmes are implemented and maintained train and educate all personnel as regards applicable pharmaceutical legislation and its practical consequences for the company at a national and international level.
Decide on the final disposition of returned rejected recalled or falsified products and approve any returns to saleable stock.
Ensure that suppliers and customers are approved and adequate records established and maintained. Approves and maintains an oversight of all subcontractors activities which may impact on GMP/GDP.
Ensure that self-inspections are performed at appropriate regular intervals following a prearranged programme and necessary corrective measures are put in place.
Act as responsible contact person for internal GMP/GDP audits.
Ensure Quality Risk Management and conduct Quality Management Reviews.
Keep appropriate records of any delegated duties.
Ensure review and approval of Annual Product Quality Reports of all products.
Ensure that product receipt storage and delivery to customers are carried out in compliance with GMP & GDP and in line with the company policies and procedures.
Ensure that for all manufacturers of drug products that are imported and released a manufacturing authorization from a state whose GMP control system is acknowledged by Switzerland is available or ensures that the medicinal product is manufactured according to the rules of GMP applicable in Switzerland.
Ensure that suppliers and local service providers are audited on a regular basis.
Ensure up to date organization charts job descriptions Curriculum Vitae and training records are available for personnel in the Affiliate involved in GDP activities.
Ensure that the filing and archiving of batch release documentation returned goods documentation and recalls is done according to the Gilead records retention policy and national requirements whichever is longer/ more stringent.
Ensure that complaints are handled according to both the local legislation and applicable company procedures.
Define initial and ongoing training requirements for Affiliate and third party subcontracted personnel on GMP/GDP and on respective document management.
Provide customer support for GMP/GDP-related enquiries and complaints
Maintain approve and sign Quality Agreements with EU Batch release (technical batch release) sites local GMP/GDP service providers as well as ex-vivo cell therapy product apheresis and treatment centers in her/his function as RP.
Communicate changes in quality information to project teams and senior management Initiating or contributing to local and / or global process improvements which have a significant impact on the business.

Education Knowledge Experience & Skills:

A university degree in pharmacy chemistry biotechnology or other natural sciences
Experience in an international environment and comprehensive knowledge of international and local quality systems as well as legal regulations and standards for pharmaceutical products and medical devices as well as proficiency in application of these requirements
Experience in the quality assurance preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or as deputy responsible person
6 years of professional experience in QA/RA or 4 years and an MSc or equivalent of which at least 2 years of the experience is in the Swiss market
Proficiency in Quality system processes (Deviation CAPA Change Control Complaints Supplier Management etc)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly WORD Excel PowerPoint and Teams. Familiarity with technology platforms such as Veeva Vault SAP etc.
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
High quality awareness accurate independent and reliable approach to work
Ability to work in a team work under pressure flexibility and good communication skills
Good organizational skills with well-structured ways of working
Must be capable of leading small project teams
Must have the ability to work and negotiate with a HA
Ability to work on a number of projects with tight timelines
Very good stylistically appropriate command of written and oral German and very good command of written and oral English command of French and/or Italian would be an advantage

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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