Associate Director, GVP Quality Assurance

3317 Organon Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Organon seeks an Associate Director, GVP Quality Assurance Auditor in Lisbon to ensure quality and regulatory compliance across Organon processes, affiliates, vendors and business partners. You will lead audits, guide internal stakeholders, and help shape the company's compliance strategy while mitigating risks.

The role requires a Pharm/Life Sciences background, 10+ years in pharma QA or regulatory, and deep knowledge of EMA/FDA/ICH guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language skills a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in pharma QA/regulatory.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in GVP auditing.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct GVP audits per global plan, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare audit reports and manage follow-up activities within established timelines.
• Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory trends and Organon policies.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders and communicate audit issues to all levels.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

English fluency

GVP auditing experience

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The position The Associate Director, GVP Quality Assurance Auditor, is responsible for ensuring quality and compliance with local and international regulatory requirements by conducting audits of Organon Processes, Affiliates, Vendors and Business Partners. The Associate Director is responsible for accepting audit assignments, performing audit pre-work, conducting audits and ensuring post audit activities are completed within defined timeframes. This role provides guidance to internal stakeholders, assisting in the establishment of the company's compliance strategy and the resolution and prevention of compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct assigned GVP audits in accordance with the global audit plan ensuring compliance with local and international guidelines and regulations.
• undefined Prepare audit reports and manage follow-up activities within established timelines.
• Maintain broad-based expertise in Organon Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, local and global regulatory requirements, etc., pertinent to GVP.
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry and regulatory trends/regulations.
• Obtain and maintain cutting-edge knowledge, and application, for various Quality auditing topics.
• Generate and present comprehensive presentations/summary of audit issues for effective communication to all levels, as needed.
• Leads initiatives / drive results in various projects, as assigned, to maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit program, and to ensure the audit program continues to meet company and regulatory expectations.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of the GVP risk-based strategy, including assistance in the development of the annual audit plan and maintenance of the audit tool.
• Reviews and provides input into the quality sections of the Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF).
• Supports regulatory inspections and external audits, when required.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (Pharmacy, Life Sciences, etc.).
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language skills a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or regulatory agency related to Quality Systems and Quality Assurance (e.g., clinical trial quality, pharmacovigilance, regulatory)
• Minimum of one (1) years of experience in GVP auditing with EU/FDA /global regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of EMA, FDA and ICH guidelines in GVP and proficiency in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently in a virtual environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent/accomplished communication, negotiation, facilitation, influencing, and strategic thinking skills at all levels of organization
• Availability to travel up to 20% of time.
• Collaboration and Partnering: Demonstrates ability to work in partnership with others within the Company and external partners to accomplish quality goals; possesses advanced leadership skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal skills and experienced effective writing skills.
• Project Management: Demonstrates ability to organize work efforts, prioritization of tasks and utilize appropriate resources to deliver or support work products in accordance with timelines and appropriate regulations.
• Decision Making: Demonstrates skills to utilize knowledge, networks, and data to make rapid and appropriate decisions and to determine when escalation of issues is necessary.
• Business Operations/Knowledge of Field: Demonstrates knowledge of regulations. Regulatory and business trends and applies this knowledge to optimize daily activities and ensure the functional areas within Research and Development are compliant with regulations and appropriate procedures.

Who We Are

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Annualized Salary Range

Annualized Salary Range (Global) Annualized Salary Range (Canada) Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites Flexible Work Arrangements: Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Number of Openings: 1

At Organon, we aspire to improve the lives of people globally by unleashing the promise of trusted brands across women’s health and other important therapeutic areas. We are committed to becoming the world’s leading women’s health company investing in innovations that support women’s wellbeing. Fueled by its leading contraceptives and fertility businesses, Organon will invest in innovations that support the distinct health care needs of women today. Organon will also focus on its important biosimilars business, focusing on oncology and inflammatory diseases, while also maximizing the value of its trusted dermatology, pain, respiratory and cardiovascular portfolio in countries around the world where there is still great need for these treatments.