Job Objective:
Implement and maintain the R&D QA strategy(quality issue/CAPA management, GCP inspection readiness, SOP management, etc.) in DS China and improve the quality of the deliverables of the clinical operations.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Implement and Maintain Global R&D Quality Assurance(QA) Strategy in DS China.
• Facilitation of the implementation of the QA strategy/plan in DS China in close alignment with the clinical operations.
• Advice and support of complying regulatory requirements and building them into the business process/procedures of clinical operations, if needed.
2. Manage Quality Issues (QIs) and CAPAs in DS China
• Oversight of key performance/quality indicators (KPIs/KQIs).
• Support of escalations of QIs and review of the QIs according to relevant SOPs.
• Facilitation of developing CAPA plan based on appropriate measures and executing CAPAs.
• Check of CAPA effectiveness with the appropriate indicators.
3. Facilitate GCP Inspection Management Activities in China
• Leadership of GCP inspection activities including the preparation and follow-up of the inspections in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Manage Local R&D and QA SOP Life Cycle Management(LCM) and SOP Training in China
• LCM of local R&D SOPs in accordance with a relevant SOP
• Facilitation of SOP updates according changes of regulations and business circumstances
• Development and update of local QA procedures based on the activities.
• Execution of global/local SOP training and keeping the training records
5. Facilitate GCP Training and other Training related to R&D quality
• Conduct of GCP-trainings and other trainings related to quality activities to clinical operations.
6. Communicate with Global and Asia-Pacific QA Representatives
• Communication with global/Asia-Pacific representatives as a China R&D QA representative.
Experience and Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or Medicines required, master's Degree advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy or Medicines preferred.
2. Four or more years of involvement in the area of GCP Quality Assurance in GCP QMS.
3. Understanding of expectations of key Health Authorities in management of clinical trials, ICH/China GCP, QMS, current clinical operations, etc.
4. Profound understanding of the science of new drug development.
5. Fluent in Chinese and English language skill (written and verbal). Asia-Pacific languages (e.g., Japanese) other than those listed above, if at all possible.
6. Analytic and systematic approach with excellent problem-solving skills
7. Proactive and reliable work ability in international matrix teams
8. Ability to understand complex matters and work for continuous improvement
9. Abundant communication skills, especially respect and understanding of cultural diversity, even on a cross-cultural level
10. Flexible and adaptable
11. Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensitivity.
12. Effective project and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure