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1. Day to day management of the Materials Management Team, including planning, execution and reporting of all activities that drive key performance indicators
2. Establish and maintain the Materials Management function as an effective component of the Quality Assurance department that significantly contributes to the site’s management system
3. Lead the Materials Management Team to establish and maintain critical metrics related to all key systems owned by the team and ensure employee engagement and career development is maintained
4. Support the team in implementing continuous improvement (PPI) initiatives that realise cost savings and drive efficiency
5. Build effective working relationships and collaborate with key internal collaborators
6. Lead all aspects of the article code system, supplier change notifications, supplier qualification, supplier quality agreements, providing support to the site for training, consultation and article code approval
7. Participate and engage with Quality Management Reviews and assist in regulatory and client audits from readiness activities through to direct engagement with auditors, facilitating successful inspection outcomes
8. Collaborate globally and on site on the creation and implementation of policies and procedures
9. Lead the practical application of various risk assessments tools (, failure mode effect analysis, fishbone diagrams, hazard and operability studies) and an ability to directly develop, participate, and advise others on the appropriate and efficient application of these processes
10. Day to day use of the Quality System, including Change Control, Deviations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, and Documentation Management
11. Collaborate with all internal departments together with Vendors, contractors, regulatory agencies, and customers
Skills and Experience:
12. Tertiary education in science or engineering-based field ( biopharmaceutical manufacture, biotechnology, process technology) or relevant validated experience and/or Post Graduate qualifications
13. Min 1 yr of leadership expertise
14. Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry aligned to Quality Assurance
15. In-depth knowledge of cGMP
16. Desire to work in a highly dynamic, frequently changing environment with a wide variety of people and perspectives
17. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills together with strong collaborative skills with the ability to establish trust with internal and external customers
18. Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, Smart Sheets – desirable
19. Continuous improvement attitude
20. Adaptability and excellent time management
21. Customer Focus and Integrity
22. Positive relationship builder and a natural problem solver
23. Quality orientation with the ability to interpret and apply GMP principles
24. Strong attention to detail and accurate completion of test records
Employee Benefits:
25. A competitive salary and performance related bonus structure
26. Access to Thermo Fisher’s global University
27. Exposure to market leading & innovative technologies
28. Career development opportunities in a leading global organization
We offer a competitive salary and performance related bonus structure, exposure to market leading and innovative technologies, career development opportunities in a leading global organisation, and access to Thermo Fisher's global University. Watch as our colleagues explain .
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