Quality Supplier Manager

Quality Supplier Manager
On behalf of AstraZeneca we are now looking for candidates for a 12 month consultant assignment as a Quality Supplier Manager. You will be employed by Dfind and this will be your first assignment. As our consultant you get a secure employment with collective agreements (Almega), fixed monthly salary and benefits such as healthcare, occupational health insurance, insurance, ITP pension and health care allowance.

Dfind Science & Engineering is a consulting and recruitment company specialized in science and technology skills. We arrange various events and training courses for our consultants that enable exchange of experience, networking and insight into working in different roles and companies. With us, you get a consultant manager who is committed to your assignment and career development.








Om AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day.
Big success can come from seeing potential in something small. We empower our people to seek these out, and we support them to pursue the opportunities they find.

We are now seeking for a Quality Supplier Manager to join the Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) team.

GSQ provides Quality oversight globally for approximately 1,600 supplier sites in AstraZeneca Operations and was launch in January 2018. The scope of the organization includes outsourced API, Biologics CMOs, Direct Materials, Formulation and Packing CMOs, Critical General Services, Contract Laboratories, Certification of Materials and the global IT System for Supplier Management.

The role
As a Quality Supplier Manager (QSM) you will hold responsibility for the Quality management of assigned External Suppliers.

You will be responsible for all Quality activities that directly support execution of Quality Management of Suppliers for assigned suppliers. This includes, but is not limited to, the Quality System oversight and/or performance of the following activities: change control, product quality complaint, S&L complaint and deviation investigations, quality issue management and escalation, Quality Agreements (establishment and maintenance) between AZ and External Suppliers and between GSQ and AZ Operations Sites.

Within the Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) organization you will hold responsibility for the oversight and ownership of Quality Systems. You will support the Quality Professionals involved in Quality Supplier and Product Supply Chain Management within the assigned categories.
In addition, the preparation and submission of periodic Supplier Quality Assessments, Regulatory Agency interactions and serving as Quality leaders on NPI, new supplier introductions, In Licensing, strategic sourcing projects, process optimization and product transfer projects, as these relate to Quality Supplier management, are also within the scope of this role. Regulatory Agency interaction includes preparation for, and management of, Regulatory Agency inspections at External Suppliers and AZ sites.

This position requires strong cross-functional ways of working with non-Quality members.
You should have the ability to travel nationally and internationally as this will be required for approximately 10% of your time.

Minimum Requirements - Education and Experience
• Bachelor degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering
• Proven broad experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role
• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment
• A strong understanding of industry standards such as Pharmacopeia, ISO standards, etc.
• Experience of working cross-functionally and managing significant improvement initiatives - project management skills

Skills and Capabilities
With the ability to work independently under your own initiative, you will be a strong influencer with good problem-solving skills.

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Business: Dfind Science & Engineering

City: Södertälje

Job type: Full time

Deadline for applications: 2018-12-15

More information: Sofie Önnestam, sofie.onnestam@dfind.se, 073 343 99 61

Please send your application in English.

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, since interviews and candidate selection are done continuously! We put great emphasis on personal suitability for this role.

Organization/Business description:

Dfind Science & Engineering is part of Randstad, one of the Nordic region's largest specialists within staffing, recruitment and outplacement.

Dfind Science& Engineering is specialized in recruitment and consulting providing competences within Life Science, Science and Engineering and is a company where people make all the difference. At Dfind Science & Engineering specialists are recruiting specialists!

All our recruitment consultants , consultants and sourcing managers have a technical or scientific background, combined with extensive networks within relevant communities and expertise within recruitment and HR. We understand our customers specific requirements and know how to find the best candidates. Through our passionate commitment and high degree of attentiveness we help people and businesses to grow and be competitive in a changing world.