Head of Quality Auditing GMP

4 weeks ago


Raleigh, United States UCB Full time

 

Make your mark for patients


We are looking for a Head of Quality Auditing GMP / GDP who leads with courage, drives change, and communicates clearly to join us in our Global Quality team, based in or close to our Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC office in the United States.  We are a hybrid workforce.

 

About the role:

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices (GMP/GDP) adherence within our Pharmaceutical, Biological and Gene Therapy organizations throughout the development and commercial product lifecycle.

 

This role involves design, strategic planning, delivery, and mitigation of the risk-based audit program across all territories where UCB is present or operations through third parties.  The scope also includes continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Who youâll work with:

The Head of Quality Auditing and Compliance Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices reports to the Global Head of Quality Auditing & Compliance and works collaboratively with internal stakeholders (e.g., Supply and Technical Solutions, other Units within Quality, etc.) for internal/external audit universe definition, strategy, and risk assessment.

 

The qualified candidate will lead and develop an international quality auditing team of GMG auditors and overseas strategic and tactical auditing partnerships.

 

What youâll do:

  • This role involves design, strategic planning, delivery, and mitigation of the risk-based audit program across all territories where UCB is present or operates through third parties, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Leads and develops an international quality auditing team.
  • Oversees strategic and tactical auditing partnerships.
  • Plays key role for mission critical Health Authority Inspections by Regulators.
  • Translates Regulation Intelligence and Inspection Intelligence into audit strategy & program.
  • Actively Participates in Industry Associations and cultivates an external network.
  • Promotes strong collaborative partnerships with key internal stakeholders.

 

Interested? For this role weâre looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

  • Masterâs Degree in a Life Sciences and/or Engineering/Statistics/Data Science specialty.
  • Previous international leadership and management experience (15+ years) in the Biopharmaceutical industry within regulated areas (e.g., Manufacturing) and/or Quality Assurance expertise.
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the BioPharma business, including drug development process and post-marketing obligations, GXP principles and digital trends.
  • Strong business acumen and previous experience and/or certification as an auditor.
  • Previous experience interfacing with Inspectors for mission critical inspections (e.g., US FDA, etc.).

 


 

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 
 
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

Requisition ID:â¯86046â¯Â 

Recruiter:â¯Chris Venegasâ¯Â 

Hiring Manager:â¯Helen C. Motamenâ¯Â 

Talent Partner:â¯Sandrine Eelbo

Job Level: SM I 

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