Senior Associate QA, Global Distribution Quality

Global Distribution Quality (GDQ)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Quality Oversight & Compliance:

  Act as the

  QA Contact

  for

  Quality Events

  ,

  Change Control

  ,

  CAPA

  , and Distribution complaints. You will work closely with all relevant collaborators to ensure end-to-end process compliance with

  GMP/GDP

  regulations.

• Process Management:

  Act as a subject matter expert (

  SME

  ) for transportation-related Quality Processes. You will prepare, review, and approve

  SOPs

  and other

  GMP/GDP

  documentation to ensure alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Third-Party Collaboration:

  Collaborate with third parties to ensure adherence to service levels and identify opportunities for performance improvement. You will also provide support for logistic and transportation service provider oversight.

• Risk Management & Audits:

  Understand and incorporate risk management strategies into the overall supply chain strategy. You will support tactical activities for internal and external audits and inspections.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Take part in operational improvement initiatives, programs, and projects. You will also own supplier metrics and performance assessments to inform the health of supplier relationships.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of

  GMP/GDP

  requirements and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Familiarity with logistics processes for parcel, transport, and warehousing providers.
• Experience in Validation/Qualification of processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with

  Microsoft Office Tools

  , including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with professional experience in related fields.
• Strong continuous improvement attitude and lean practices experience is preferred.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain business processes is a plus.
• Experience in project management across multiple departments and geographies is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a quick process understanding and insight.

• Communication:

  Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Proactiveness:

  Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure, and as part of a team.

• Attention to Detail:

  Energetic, detail-oriented, and highly motivated with a can-do outlook.

• Adaptability:

  Possesses strong change management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively. This role may require working in shifts or extended hours.