Quality Supplier Manager, based in Sweden

Join Development Quality in our Quality Supplier Management team! We provide GMP Quality oversight globally for suppliers used in the development and clinical phase supporting the supply of investigational products to clinical trials. With a portfolio encompassing both small and large molecules, combination products and cutting-edge technologies you will be a part of providing novel life-changing medicines to our patients around the globe.



At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.



In an environment where the internal assets and capabilities must to be complemented with services supplied from external vendors for portfolio delivery, AstraZeneca needs to ensure the commitment and the high standards applied internally are maintained when collaborating with external suppliers.



We have a great opportunity for you to join our Quality Supplier Management team as a Quality Supplier manager, located in SE (Gothenburg).



What you'll do

As a Quality Supplier Manager (QSM) you will be responsible for the GMP quality oversight of external suppliers having an impact on AZ development projects and therefore AZ's business and external reputation. You will use science based risk management to evaluate quality issues and to develop solutions. The quality decisions you shall be making are set against a background of regulations that vary depending on the stage of development and against a set of standards that require interpretation. When working with project/supply chain teams, you will be responsible for the Quality Supplier Management of the outsourced activities relating to the development, manufacture, test, release and distribution of Drug Substance, Drug Product and Investigational Medicinal Product for clinical trials. This includes monitoring and improving supplier performance through application of the Quality Supplier Management Lifecycle.



In partnership with our great scientists and supply chain professionals you will assure that activities and processes across the development chain are delivered to appropriate standards to meet regulatory expectations and assure product quality. The role requires strong networking skills and a desire to have a scientific understanding of the products you will be supporting. You will build and maintain strong customer relationships both with external suppliers and internal functions whose activities overlap, influence or affect compliance in regards to external suppliers.



You will have the opportunity to work with suppliers of both large and small molecules and interact closely with the associated development organisations (Pharmaceutical Technology and Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Product Development). You will operate as part of a global organisation with an integrated approach to create an organisation with common processes and ways of working.

We are looking for a passionate, self-leading, delivery focused person who enjoys working collaborative, understands the customer's needs, has high quality standards, embrace variety, and has a solution orientated attitude.



Essential for the role

* Appropriate scientific degree (Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering) with significant experience of working within a pharmaceutical GMP environment, preferably some within a pharmaceutical development organisation
* A broad and comprehensive understanding of Quality Systems and GMP is essential and experience of the management of suppliers and supply chains
* Understanding of the pharmaceutical/drug development process and supply chain process
* Good understanding of Project Management processes
* Fluent in English in both written and speech
* Builds good relationships both internally and with external suppliers or service providers
* Demonstrate drive and energy in the role to make a difference
* Demonstrates a high degree of personal credibility
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage a portfolio of projects



The QSM is a great teammate who encourages team effectiveness and demonstrates independent judgement using risk management. The role demands that you are capable of making decision, acting courageously and communicating with conviction and inspiration. Therefor the QSM need to be a good communicator with experience of interacting effectively across interfaces collaborating.



So what's next?



Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!



Welcome with your application, no later than October 14th.



Where can I find out more?

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