Senior Quality Supplier Manager

At AstraZeneca, we strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients 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. 

Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines!

Welcome to External Quality (EQ), a global Quality organization within AZ Operations where the community is vibrant, and we never stop developing. We are now looking for a new Senior Quality Supplier Manager to help us manage supplier quality oversight for externally sourced materials. This is a place where you will feel included in the conversation, where every voice is heard and makes a difference.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Quality Supplier Manager (SQSM) you will provide quality oversight to ‘Contract Manufacturing Organisations’ (CMO’s). This is a diverse and interesting role working with suppliers, contractors and a broad range of AstraZeneca internal sites and functions. You will collaborate with colleagues and customers across many countries and interact cross-functionally with supply chain, technical, regulatory and project teams in AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all Quality activities that directly support execution of Quality Management of Suppliers for assigned suppliers. This includes, but is not limited to, the Quality System oversight and/or performance of the following activities: change control, product quality complaint and deviation investigations, quality issue management and escalation, product release, Quality Agreements (establishment and maintenance) between AZ and External Suppliers and between EQ and AZ Operations Sites
• Responsible for quality and compliance management oversight of assigned CMO’s and the associated supply chains. Support to the Quality Professionals involved in Quality Supplier and Product Supply Chain Management within the assigned categories
• Responsible for Quality Supplier Management including: Annual Assessments; Quality Agreements; trending and reporting of data; assessing, reviewing and improving quality systems at Suppliers; attendance at Quality and Business Review Meetings
• Serving as the primary interface/support for quality and compliance matters with our sister External Supply and Manufacturing (ESM) organization in AZ
• This position requires strong cross-functional ways of working with non-Quality members across the Supply Chain

Essentials for the role

• Bachelor degree in a science / technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering. Proven broad experience in either the pharmaceutical operations environment or pharmaceutical Quality Assurance role
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of cGMPs, Quality Systems and the pharmaceutical supply chain environment. Also strong understanding of industry standards such as Pharmacopeia, ISO standards, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills [English and local language(s)]
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally and managing significant improvement initiatives (e.g. project management skills)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong negotiating/influencing skills
• Ability to work independently under their own initiative
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required approximately 25% of their time

Desirable for the role

• Experience working in a PCO/PET organization or Lean/Six Sigma training
• Multi-site / multi-functional experience
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or combination of Quality and Technical

Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel 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.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

If you have any questions or if you are curious to hear more about the role, please contact your future manager Fergal Kelly.

Welcome with your application, no later than May 19th, 2024.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.