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Supplier Quality, QMS and Compliance Expert(m/w/x)
Supplier quality management and QMS improvement for injectable medicine development. 7+ years QA experience in pharma/biotech with global regulatory framework knowledge required. Flexible working arrangements, diverse workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
- 7+ years progressive experience in Quality Assurance (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device industry) with focus on Supplier Quality Management
- Deep, practical knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (cGMP, EudraLex Vol 4, ICH Q8/Q9/Q10, FDA regulations)
- Extensive experience planning, leading, and executing external supplier audits
- Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001, ASQ CQA) highly desirable
- Proven track record managing/optimizing QMS elements (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls)
- Authoring complex, legally binding Quality Agreements
- Fluent in English
- Additional languages a plus for global supplier interactions
- Willingness to travel for on-site supplier qualification visits and audits
Tasks
- Lead Supplier Quality Management and Quality Systems activities
- Ensure effective supplier qualification and lifecycle management
- Support maintenance and improvement of the pharmaceutical QMS
- Act as key contact for internal and external stakeholders on quality and compliance
- Establish functional objectives and performance metrics for continuous improvement
- Oversee end-to-end supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Conduct rigorous due diligence, risk assessments, and periodic evaluations
- Lead supplier audits, remote assessments, and qualification visits
- Drive timely resolution of audit observations and CAPAs
- Negotiate and manage Quality Agreements with suppliers and service providers
- Monitor supplier performance, quality events, and compliance trends
- Escalate and remediate risks immediately
- Support and improve core QMS processes
- Ensure outsourced activities comply with cGMP standards and industry guidelines
- Maintain inspection readiness and manage regulatory inspections
- Partner with Procurement, Operations, QC, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs
- Serve as primary advisor on supplier quality and compliance matters
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Career Advancement
- Career development opportunity
Flexible Working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexibility
Informal Culture
- Open culture
- Diverse workforce
- Minimal bureaucracy
Mentorship & Coaching
- Learning from experienced employees
Learning & Development
- Wide range of training options
Retirement Plans
- Competitive pension fund plan
Bonuses & Incentives
- Annual bonus
Other Benefits
- Other financial and non-financial benefits
- Mutual trust
Purpose-Driven Work
- Self-responsibility
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Supplier Quality, QMS and Compliance Expert(m/w/x)
Supplier quality management and QMS improvement for injectable medicine development. 7+ years QA experience in pharma/biotech with global regulatory framework knowledge required. Flexible working arrangements, diverse workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
- 7+ years progressive experience in Quality Assurance (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device industry) with focus on Supplier Quality Management
- Deep, practical knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (cGMP, EudraLex Vol 4, ICH Q8/Q9/Q10, FDA regulations)
- Extensive experience planning, leading, and executing external supplier audits
- Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001, ASQ CQA) highly desirable
- Proven track record managing/optimizing QMS elements (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls)
- Authoring complex, legally binding Quality Agreements
- Fluent in English
- Additional languages a plus for global supplier interactions
- Willingness to travel for on-site supplier qualification visits and audits
Tasks
- Lead Supplier Quality Management and Quality Systems activities
- Ensure effective supplier qualification and lifecycle management
- Support maintenance and improvement of the pharmaceutical QMS
- Act as key contact for internal and external stakeholders on quality and compliance
- Establish functional objectives and performance metrics for continuous improvement
- Oversee end-to-end supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Conduct rigorous due diligence, risk assessments, and periodic evaluations
- Lead supplier audits, remote assessments, and qualification visits
- Drive timely resolution of audit observations and CAPAs
- Negotiate and manage Quality Agreements with suppliers and service providers
- Monitor supplier performance, quality events, and compliance trends
- Escalate and remediate risks immediately
- Support and improve core QMS processes
- Ensure outsourced activities comply with cGMP standards and industry guidelines
- Maintain inspection readiness and manage regulatory inspections
- Partner with Procurement, Operations, QC, Validation, and Regulatory Affairs
- Serve as primary advisor on supplier quality and compliance matters
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
Benefits
Career Advancement
- Career development opportunity
Flexible Working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexibility
Informal Culture
- Open culture
- Diverse workforce
- Minimal bureaucracy
Mentorship & Coaching
- Learning from experienced employees
Learning & Development
- Wide range of training options
Retirement Plans
- Competitive pension fund plan
Bonuses & Incentives
- Annual bonus
Other Benefits
- Other financial and non-financial benefits
- Mutual trust
Purpose-Driven Work
- Self-responsibility
About the Company
ten23 health
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
The company is a human-centric strategic partner for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups, focusing on the development and testing of medicines.
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