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Senior Manager Quality Compliance

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Amgen

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in Quality Management within pharma/biotech, strong GPvP knowledge, inspection support, training experience, and preferably leadership skills. Degree required.
  • You will manage onboarding, identify skill gaps, create training programs, conduct reviews, mentor team members, and support inspections and audits while collaborating on process improvements.

Requirements

  • Experience in Quality Management, Quality Compliance or other relevant risk-based quality practices in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and thorough knowledge of R&D processes and operations
  • Thorough knowledge and application of international requirements of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GPvP)
  • Previous experience supporting regulatory authority inspections of pre-clinical, clinical research, and/or pharmacovigilance activities
  • Experience of training and supporting process improvement initiatives
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience is ideal
  • Degree educated

Responsibilities

  • Manage SMQ onboarding and maintain the onboarding guide
  • Identify skill gaps in the SMQ team and create training programs, collaborating with Training & Development
  • Conduct annual SMQ AV reviews, updates, and monitor monthly LMS completion reports
  • Mentor SMQ team members in deviation management (system, process, and skills)
  • Provide training to Deviation Owners to enhance deviation record quality and management
  • Collaborate with the R&D Quality Director to implement process improvements within SMQ and R&D Quality
  • Support team activities as needed, including assist with inspections, audits and SMQ project support

FAQs

What is the role of the Senior Manager Quality Compliance?

The Senior Manager Quality Compliance is responsible for strengthening and advancing Amgen's R&D Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety & Medical Quality (SMQ) competencies, particularly in deviation and audit management, while providing system and process support for SMQ staff.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have experience in Quality Management, Quality Compliance or relevant risk-based quality practices in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, thorough knowledge of R&D processes and operations, and knowledge of international Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GPvP).

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

Previous experience supporting regulatory authority inspections of pre-clinical, clinical research, and/or pharmacovigilance activities, along with leadership or mentoring experience, is preferred.

Is there a training component included in this role?

Yes, the role includes identifying skill gaps in the SMQ team and creating training programs, as well as providing training to Deviation Owners to enhance deviation record quality and management.

Where will the position be located?

The position allows for flexible remote work, with regular office work at either the Cambridge or Uxbridge workspace.

Does this role involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the Senior Manager Quality Compliance will collaborate with the R&D Quality Director to implement process improvements and support team activities including inspections and audits.

What opportunities for growth does Amgen provide?

Amgen offers vast opportunities to learn and move up and across the global organization, fostering professional and personal growth and well-being.

Are there any specific team responsibilities this role encompasses?

Yes, the role encompasses decision-making authority for Observation Research, Patient Support Programs, Market Research, and Social Digital Media, while collaborating with a colleague who handles decision rights for Pharmacovigilance and other areas.

How does Amgen support its employees' well-being?

Amgen has a generous Total Rewards Plan that includes health, finance and wealth benefits, work/life balance, and career benefits to care for teammates’ professional and personal growth.

Is Amgen an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1980
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.