We are looking for a
(Sr.) Specialist, External Supplier Quality
Responsibilities:
* Local Point of Contact for External Supplier Quality (ESQ) organization.
* Supplier enrollment/qualification facilitation.
* Revise, edit and route for signature Quality Agreements as assigned.
* Supplier performance monitoring
* Quality supplier Management (Supplier-related complaints/deviations follow-up (tracking, investigation completion and proper CAPA plan acceptance).
* Supplier improvement plans where applicable.
* May support local site audits, as requested
* Makes decisions based on company policies/procedures, and local, state, federal and international regulatory requirements
* Supports supplier quality agreement activities and works closely with other team members to ensure all agreements are executed per expected timelines
* Contributes to development and maintenance of global supplier audit schedule and other supplier management tools
Qualifications:
* Degree in a relevant business or science, or equivalent education and experience.
* Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a GxP environment in the pharmaceutical industry.
* Thorough understanding of required regulations including but not limited to FDA, PiC/S and European regulation, Therapeutics Goods Authority, Canadian Health Authority, etc.
* Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of Quality Systems and Supplier Management required
* Must possess thorough knowledge of global cGMP regulations and ISO standards
* Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Systems and Supplier Management required.
* Must be comfortable working in a global, matrix organization.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken). Other languages (German, French) would be an asset.
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Applications must include a motivation letter and CV, as well as letters of references and copies of relevant transcripts and/or diplomas in the original language. Please include all these in one document together with the CV.
About CSL Vifor
CSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
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