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　　Position Description:

　　The Quality Assurance Compliance Associate Director is the site Quality representative who, irrespective of other responsibilities, has the responsibility and authority that includes ensuring that processes needed for the quality management system are documented, reporting to top management on the effectiveness of the quality management systems and for improvement, ensuring the promotion of awareness of management system requirements throughout the organization. The QA Compliance Associate Director is also responsible for the staffing, training, and leadership of the site compliance group in the design and development of key site compliance systems and procedures to support the implementation of the overall site Quality Management System.

　　Key Objectives/Deliverables:

　　Support the Sr. Director QA Compliance in the development of the site organization, oversight of the Quality Management System, and execution of site Quality programs

　　Ensures that quality system requirements are effectively established and effectively maintained in accordance with 21CFR210, 211, 600, 820 and ISO13485

　　Leads reporting of the performance of the quality systems to site leadership and site flow/process teams management

　　Build a diverse and capable site compliance organization linked to the Lilly global organization in support of implementing and maintaining the site Quality Management Programs, systems, and procedures, including:

　　Deviation Management QMS

　　Change Management QMS

　　CAPA Management QMS

　　Product Complaints QMS

　　GMP Library and document control

　　QA for QCL

　　Foster a strong quality culture including maintaining open communications and promoting teamwork and employee participation in the work group

　　Supervise, coach, and aid in development, performance management, ensure a fair and equitable work environment

　　Network with global and other parenteral sites to understand best practices, share knowledge, and participate in tactical and strategic business planning

　　Work cross-functionally across all areas of the site for coordination, planning, and execution of activities

　　Setting of area human resource and business plan goals

　　Plans and supports execute site regulatory agency inspections

　　Assists Sr. Director QA Compliance in coordination and execution of the site Quality Plan.

　　Requirements (Education, Experience, Training):

　　Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry in parenteral or device manufacturing QA/QC roles

　　Bachelor's Degree (4-year college degree) in science, engineering, or computer systems

　　Preferred Preferences:

　　Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Site Compliance processes, and regulatory requirements (CFRs, ISO, etc.)

　　Previous management or leadership experience including leading or working effectively with a cross functional group

　　Previous regulatory inspection readiness front room experience

　　Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations

　　Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

　　Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others

　　Previous work with combination products and experience with GMP/ISO regulations and notified bodies

　　CQM or CQE certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)

　　Project management experience

　　Previous experience with CAPA systems including TrackWise

　　Additional Information:

　　Ability to work 8-hour days – Monday through Friday

　　May require support outside of regular schedule (weekend days or off-hours) in support of continuous (24/7) manufacturing operations.

　　Ability to travel up to 10% to Indianapolis for meetings and coordination with global regulatory organizations

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