仕事内容【OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE】
Provide leadership of the Quality Assurance functions for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing, and Warehouse/Distribution. Develop and drive mid and long-term strategy and operational excellence, training/education, talent review and personnel development.
Responsible for and manage all aspects of API/OSD/Warehouse Quality Assurance at the facility, ensuring that quality systems, processes and related functions are in place and meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), this company and other regulatory quality standards and requirements.
Approve and manage site deviation investigations and assess product impact
Drive API/OSD GMP adherence on the shopfloor in manufacturing areas
Drive and manage the application of strategic goals
Achievement of defined goals and targets in order for the Hikari plant to reach operational and compliance excellence
Responsible for timely and effective communication and escalation processes to the Site Quality Head in order to raise quality and safety issues
Responsible for the department expenses and department budget planning
Ensures adherence to the EHS program
【ACCOUNTABILITIES】
Establish strategic goals for the API/OSD/Warehouse Quality Assurance organization in alignment with the global and site strategy, and drive action as needed to ensure timely delivery of those goals.
Lead and ensure consistency in Deviation Investigation processes.
Drive and manage Shop Floor QA activities, change control and validation execution.
Manage warehouse support and pest control.
Drive and lead Data, Digital, & Technology (DD&T) and AGILE programs in the Quality organization to be future ready
Drive and lead new ways to improve and streamline current business and system processes. Identify, manage, and where appropriate, lead multiple process/product improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality, efficiency and cost improvements.
Responsible for the coaching, training, and development of the Quality Assurance team.
経験・資格【Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise】
Knowledge of the local and international regulatory regulations including GXP, International Council on Harmonization (ICH), other related guidelines.
Knowledge in API, solid dosage forms, parenteral technology, biologics or combination products.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to make key decisions regarding potential risks associated with product quality or regulatory violations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English.
Adaptive communication and presentation skills to effectively reach different levels, including senior management.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Experience/expertise with TrackWise Deviation/CAPA, Change Control Management (CCM), SAP and Electronic Batch Management (EBM) systems preferred.
【Leadership】
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated success in managing a team.
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to build authentic relationships, constructively challenge conventional thinking, engender trust, influence key stakeholders, cooperate as a team leader or team member, share information and deliver results with a team.
Adopt and exemplify the company leadership behaviors throughout the GQ organization and Hikari Plant.
Must have the ability to act as a change agent as well as effectively lead and motivate team members to achieve team goals.
Decision-making and Autonomy
Must be able to deal with ambiguity, and make decisions under stressful conditions.
Great sense of urgency.
【Interaction】
Interacts with the Site Quality Head and all site functions (EHS, HR, Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.)
Interacts with global Quality functions and Regulatory Affairs, as well as local and global regulators.
Interacts frequently with subordinates, functional peers, and the Senior Leadership Team.
【Innovation】
Strong knowledge of Quality Risk Management principles.
Should be current in knowledge of state-of-the art processes and systems related to production as well as control of the products.
Identify and implement strategic opportunities to drive cost reductions/process improvements in site-business.
Lead and engage employees by initiatives of “Qualtiy Culture”, "AGILE 4.0" "Digital" to drive continuous improvements.
【Complexity】
Key stakeholders include but not limited to: Quality Control, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, IT, Manufacturing Sciences, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Authorities.
【EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS】
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Biology or related discipline.
Management experience in the following areas in the pharmaceutical in-dustry: Quality assurance, Quality Control; understanding of the requirements for manufactur-ing, plant utilities, computer systems and project management.
In depth knowledge of applicable regulations and laws for medicinal products, such as FDA CFR, ICH, GMPs and guidelines.
Knowledge in areas related to Manufacturing, Finance, EHS and HR (incl. Labor law)
Strong leadership skills (i.e. Communication, Coaching, Project Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Team building and etc.)
Business level English skills are necessary (both verbal and written)
【Preferred】
License for pharmacist
MBA
Experience of overseas assignment.
Preferred to have experience in managing team with applicable EHS perspectives such as waste, waste water, exhaust gas, noise, GHG reduction, health, and safety.
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