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The VP Global Quality, Development and Manufacturing (D&M) is the functional head of the segment overseeing quality assurance, regulatory, quality control and managing the total compliance function for D&M.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with established company quality policies, practices, standard operating procedures and federal regulations. They must monitor and uphold strong GxP compliance levels across PCI Pharma Services D&M facilities to ensure that the necessary regulatory practices are in place. This ensures that we produce, package and store medicinal products that have all the expected attributes of quality, safety and efficacy.

The role must deliver quality excellence in all aspects of company operations and ensure compliance with the highest international standards of Good Manufacturing Practices, including but not limited to those required in the USA, EU and ROW. The incumbent must be a leading adviser on all matters of Quality and Regulatory strategy and tactics for sterile formulation, filling, and packaging.

Key Responsibilities

Has overall responsibility for the PCI Pharma Services Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs programme in relation to D&M. Devise and drive general quality strategic goals, objectives, and business priorities.

Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, ensuring all sites are appraised on requirements.

Proactively drive Quality initiatives and deliverables at the global strategic level to ensure business growth and excellence are maintained. Maintain continuous improvement mindset.

Provide oversight of Quality revenue and profitability to ensure budgets are in accordance with agreed corporate targets.

Ensure the provision and delivery of training excellence to subordinates and co-workers with respect to current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Ensure the D&M sites are performing satisfactorily and maintaining desired quality metrics and KPIs via the company Quality Management Review system in relation to quality data.

Work closely with Business Development to ensure revenue earning opportunities within Quality and Regulatory are maximised, supporting the teams where required during client visits or conferences.

Works with subject matter experts (SMEs) internally and externally as required for strategic or quality initiatives.

Assists in technical feasibility assessments as a basis to provide quotations for present, potential and future work.

Liaises with customers on global technical matters e.g. specifications, supply chain assessments and establishment of technical agreements and other legislative requirements.

Works closely with the site leaders and site leadership teams to uphold a strong quality culture aimed at maintaining the highest standards of compliance and lowest risks to patients and customers. Be proactive with quality initiatives across sites, drive continuous improvement while understanding risks.

Identify compliance risks across the PCI D&M sites and identify methods of remediation where appropriate working with local site leads.

Maintain permanent inspection readiness across the D&M segment. Support regulatory inspections and response development and writing.

Scope and Authority

Lead, develop and strengthen the D&M Quality Group across five global sites.

Works as part of the PCI Pharma Services D&M Leadership Team at the corporate strategic level as the individual responsible for the D&M Quality function and also providing technical and managerial input on decisions relating to the commercial and technical direction of the company.

Develop and implement a corporate document hierarchy to support the global PCI D&M business, capable of delivering an integrated and aligned business offering.

Works closely with Operations and other business units to drive customer service and improved profitability.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred. 15+ years leading global teams responsible for drug product development and manufacturing quality. 10+ years sterile formulation, filling, and packaging experience. Must have experience working with different sterile drug formats including liquid and lyophilized vials, cartridges, and syringes. Quality experience in North America and Europe required. Medical device experience is a plus. Cross functional background is a plus. Strong proven partnership with Operations and Business Development. 50% travel required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

_PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status._

_At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture._

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled