Associate Director Quality Insight

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, consistent and efficient use of data across multiple functions working with GxP and digital quality management systems, Would you like to apply your expertise to improve quality in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

We are now recruiting for an Associate Director position to join our Quality Insights team within R&D Quality Assurance. R&D QA is an independent global assurance function in AstraZeneca R&D maintaining the R&D Quality Management System and assessing quality based on audits, inspections and self-reported quality issues. We promote and strive towards a state where everyone acknowledges that quality is a competitive advantage, and that quality arises from every individual's contribution to a 'right-from-me' mentality. If you enjoy influencing the way things are done and want to pioneer a new future to meet global healthcare challenges this is the place for you.

What you'll do
As the Associate Director you will work with Process Owners, business areas and IT to design, implement, govern and refine industry-leading tools and processes that capture and analyse Quality data. You will establish Quality Key Performance Indicators and metrics and apply appropriate analysis tools to interpret data signals and identify trends, connecting data with complex business processes to answer questions. Responsibilities also include analysis of Quality data for inclusion in dashboards, periodic and ad hoc reports for R&D and QA Leadership and for presentation at quality review meetings to ensure consistency and relevance of analysis. You may also act as Product Manager, establishing and chairing governance groups required to ensure robust Quality data reporting and system validation across R&D and C-SET. In addition you will:

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Provide data analytic support for regulatory inspections and investigations
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Participates in required system testing and validation activities
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Provides expert input to global data initiatives and networks
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Ensures own tasks are performed to current practices and in accordance with company policies, standards, SOPs and guidelines
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Promotes a culture of ethics, integrity and continuous improvement that focuses on delivering efficiencies and planned business benefits
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Communicates effectively with QA colleagues and business stakeholders
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Maintains knowledge of relevant industry information affecting quality and compliance arena
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Leads training for colleagues and business stakeholders as required.
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Involved in and may lead the development and/or revision of QA processes, projects and tools
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Mentors QA colleagues
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Provides general support related to regulatory authority inspections as and when required

Essential for the role

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Degree level education or equivalent experience
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Experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry
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Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills
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Fluent in written and spoken English
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High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
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Strong collaborative, influencing and interpersonal skills - curious to understand business environment
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Skilled at managing & using technology
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Ability to maintain and create professional networks with stakeholders

Desirable for the role

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Project management experience
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Experience in managing regulatory health authority GxP Inspections
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Key Account management
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Audit expertise

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca you will be valued. Not only for your unique contribution, skills and background, but because we recognise people are our greatest asset. Here we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Thrive in an energising environment where challenging work goes hand in hand with development. With opportunities, recognition and bright minds, there's no better place to unlock learning and build a long-term career. Most importantly, we do meaningful work that changes lives. It's our purpose that drives us, every day. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what's next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. We will go through the applications continuously so please apply as soon as possible but no later than 28 June, 2022. Welcome with your application!