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The Affiliate QA Specialist is responsible for providing quality assurance support for quality system requirements associated with: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, combination products and biologics.

This position will also be the Deputy Responsible Person (RP) for the Allergan affiliate in Ukraine, and be responsible for ensuring that a QMS is implemented and maintained (all GDP related activities are clearly defined and systematically reviewed; responsibilities processes and risk management principles in relation to distribution activities are clearly specified; the quality system is fully documented, and its effectiveness is monitored). Experience in this area is preferred, but not required. 

Specific areas of support may include Storage and Distribution, Product Complaints, potential quality events/product shortage execution, Supplier Controls, Product Quality Review, Risk Management, Agency inspections/internal audits, CAPA, and overall Quality Manual requirements. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities supporting the business at the affiliate from receipt of final product through distribution are in compliance with corporate, governmental, and local regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, device and/or combination products.
• Assist in the design of effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality systems.
• Evaluate, analyze and trend quality indicators, data and performance metrics; communication and elevation of affiliate compliance status and risk while maintaining a continuous improvement objective.
• Partner, coordinate and support activities related to quality events (quality defects, security events, recalls etc) in the affiliate.
• Assist project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
• Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes, procedures and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements.
• Support internal and external quality inspections and audits including reporting, response to observations and tracking of action plans.
• Establish training requirements related to Quality Systems and maintenance of a diverse and agile cross trained and effective team to ensure business continuity and compliance.
• Coordinate and investigate quality events such as deviations, non-conformances, product complaints and corresponding action plans including decisions.
• To deal with Regulatory bodies as required through using complaint reporting processes.
• Quality management of supplier qualification program including performance monitoring for key suppliers and update of Quality Technical Agreements.
• Coordinate the Quality Management Review process at the affiliate.
• Responsible for carrying out a quality self-inspection program within the affiliate.
• Execute quality plans and provide assistance to the various multi-disciplinary departments and teams with respect to planning and execution.
• Ensure metrics and KPIs are being met.
• Coordinate change control process to ensure changes do not introduce  adverse impact to operation.
• Provide guidance and support for all activities governed by Good Storage and Distribution
• Practices including monitoring of controlled temperature and cold chain shipments.
• Represent affiliate QA in regional, global and cross functional teams, projects and programs, as assigned by management.

Responsibilities –Deputy Responsible Person:

• Focus on the management of authorized activities and the accuracy and quality of records.
• Ensure that initial and continuous training programs are implemented and maintained.
• Responsible for coordinating and promptly performing any recall operations for medicinal products.
• Ensure that relevant customer complaints are dealt with effectively.
• Ensure that suppliers and customers are approved and approve subcontracted activities which may impact GDP
• Ensure that self-inspections are performed at appropriate, regular intervals following a prearranged program and necessary corrective measures are put in place.
• Decide on the final disposition of returned, rejected, recalled or falsified products.
• Approve returns to stock further to internal Quality assessment.
• Ensure that additional requirements imposed on certain products by National law are adhered to (Distributor reporting in imports, consumptions and exports).
• Ensure fulfilment of requirements as per National legislation requirements in regard to Wholesaler license.
• Oversee inspection of incoming goods and release to local market.
• Ensure that sample management is performed according to the GDP rules and all local requirements including the relevant trainings of sales representatives are followed.
• Coordinate change control process to ensure changes do not introduce adverse impact to operation.
• Assist the (RP) in releasing products for the market and in handling of temperature excursions

• University Degree in Pharmacy
• 2+ years’experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience.
• Technical knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: Quality, Regulatory, Process Sciences, Manufacturing Operations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with product, process, and both internal and external customer requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and EU GDP legislation
• Knowledge of Quality systems and GxP compliance requirements including regulations and standards affecting device, biologics and pharmaceutical products preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

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