Quality Systems Specialist III

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Job Description
 

The Position

This role is a QA Specialist III/ Trainee QP, permanent role in the GSIUC QA Department.  The successful candidate will be required to perform QA review and approval of documents, procedures, changes, qualifications and GMP deviations.  It is expected that the candidate will progress in the role with an ultimate aim of releasing batches. This position requires a sound knowledge of quality assurance systems, methods and procedures.  The candidate will be required to exercise judgment practices to identify problems and appropriate actions and to generate alternatives and recommendations within defined processes.  The candidate must be proactive in their daily activities and interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complies with the responsibilities of Qualified Person (QP) stated in directives issued by EC.

• Certifies batches for sale or supply in compliance with regulations

• Perform advanced batch record reviews and compile batch release documentation for QP review.

• Assess deviations, OOS/OOT investigations, and CAPAs for potential impact on product quality; prepare risk assessments and QP decision summaries.

• Review and approve change controls with focus on regulatory and Marketing Authorization (MA) impact; escalate complex changes to QP.

• Evaluating qualification and validation documentation for manufacturing and packaging processes.

• Participate in supplier qualification activities and review critical material documentation (e.g., CoAs, TSE/BSE statements, nitrosamine risk assessments).

• Assist in preparing for regulatory inspections and audits; draft responses and maintain compliance evidence packs.

• Contribute to Product Quality Reviews (PQR) and trend analysis for complaints, deviations, and stability data.

• Maintain current knowledge of EU GMP, Annex 16, and QP responsibilities; complete structured QP training program and maintain logbook.

• Represent QA in cross-functional meetings and support decision-making for complex quality issues under QP supervision.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and/or Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

• Proficient in application of QA principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.

• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities.

• Proven analytical and conceptual skills.

• Demonstrates understanding of international quality systems regulations to adopt best in class systems/processes.

• Demonstrates audit and investigation skills, and report writing skills.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates working knowledge with good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology, performance measures and quality improvement

• Working knowledge of risk management tools (e.g., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and / or Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)) is beneficial.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for education and experience as outlined in Directive 2001/83/EC relating to medicinal products for human use.
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a BS/ BA or MS.

Behaviours:

• Positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team

• Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in a challenging environment

• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective

• Curious with learning agility

• Operationally excellent

• Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation

• Process orientated to achieve the business objective

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (always doing the right thing)
• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company.  Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all  employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws).  Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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