Associate Director of Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Business Continuity Planning

TN Ireland; Fingal; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director of Quality Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning. This pivotal role involves championing the development and improvement of quality risk management procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills. Join a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science and innovation, while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• 4+ years in Quality Risk Management (QRM) within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Champion process development and improvement of QRM and BCP procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills

Quality Risk Management (QRM)

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

GxP regulations

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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Associate Director of Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Business Continuity Planning, ie, cruiserath

Client:

Bristol Myers Squibb

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Other

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Yes

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Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Risk Management (QRM) within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience in Business Continuity Management (BCM) desired.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations and guidelines.
• Proven experience in process optimization, integration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring the safety, quality, and continuity of operations.
• Demonstrates innovation, flexibility, open-mindedness, and adaptability to meet objectives in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed organization with diverse teams and to influence areas not under direct control.

Responsibilities :

• Champion process development, deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of QRM procedures and BCP procedures.
• Work with Quality Systems and Compliance partners to integrate risk-based approaches into the enterprise-wide Quality Management System.
• Provide guidance and support in implementing risk management strategies and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate risks.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk management.
• Ensure alignment and compliance with QRM and BCP processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement of risk profiles and dashboards.
• Monitor and evaluate QRM and BCP initiatives, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports for senior management on activities and performance metrics.
• Engage with broader Quality Management Systems and external benchmarking initiatives.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and the QRM Community of Practices.
• Serve as liaison during crisis management situations.
• Support test exercises and process improvements for BCP and crisis management.
• Define processes for managing major disruptions and improve BCP responses.
• Ensure compliance and effective execution of BCP processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training for teams involved in QRM and BCP.
• Support IT systems for QRM processes and data analytics.
• Assist with enterprise risk management reporting.
• This role requires up to 15% travel.

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With a vision to “Transforming patients’ lives through science,” every BMS employee plays an integral role in impactful work. We promote diversity, inclusion, and shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, and integrity to maximize our potential.

On-site Protocol

BMS has various occupancy structures, including site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, and remote roles. Your assigned structure depends on your role’s responsibilities. We are committed to accessibility and support for employees with disabilities, including reasonable accommodations. For inquiries, please contact our HR support. We also prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for staff and recommend boosters. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local laws. Data privacy policies apply to application processing.