Supply Chain Quality Manager

Viatris; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Manager to lead quality assurance efforts within a cross-functional team. The role demands a licensed pharmacist to oversee compliance and implement quality systems in alignment with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, alongside substantial experience in product quality assurance in a GMP environment. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical field.

Qualifications

• Eligible as Quality Representative Person as per SFDA legislation.
• 3+ years in a GxP setting.
• 5+ years Product Quality Assurance experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of QA systems for products.
• Provide Quality Leadership for change management.
• Participate in GDP/GMP internal audits.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Licensed pharmacist by SCFHS

Tools

MS Office

SAP

TrackWise

Documentum

Job description

VIATRIS ARABIA REG. HQ

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Supply Chain Quality Manager role will make an impact:

Key Responsibilities Include

The Supply Chain Quality Manager will have significant interactions with many internal business and manufacturing organizations (e.g. External Supply, Regulatory, Technical Support, Global Quality, Internal sites) and will lead and participate in virtually based cross functional teams. (S)he will report to Director – Quality Systems and Intercompany Logistics.

• Lead the development, implementation and support of QA systems for products processed and produced by CMOs
• Support as quality representative new product launches, new Business Development project and technology transfers.
• Drive the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Systems to support regulatory requirements.
• Provide Quality Leadership for change management and significant deviations at CMO sites that may impact compliance status or require regulatory notifications.
• Ensure implementation of effective CAPA and quality system improvements based upon determined remediation activities.
• Lead quality risk management activities and manage mitigation plans within CMO’s.
• Accountable for the on-time disposition of commercial products in line with agreed schedule.
• Provide Quality leadership for customer complaint investigations.
• Provide support for regulatory activities involving TPQ managed Contract manufacturers.
• Primary focus of the role will be to support local Saudi Quality Operation identified which require liaison, information sharing, review and approval of documents and generation of deal specific documents, eg APQR's, complaint trend evaluations et.
• Provide Quality Leadership within the cross functional teams
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of a Quality Management System and Quality Culture within Viatris Country in compliance with internal and Regulatory Authority expectations.
• Participate in GDP/GMP internal audits and regulatory inspections within Viatris Country Office
• Track quality metrics, assess risks and implement actions to continuously improve performance
• Resolution of Product Quality and Compliance Issues
• Contributes to ensuring that initial and continuous training programs are implemented and maintained for all relevant Viatris Country colleagues involved in distribution activities.
  
  
  

The Minimum Qualifications For This Role Are

• Eligible to fulfil the role of Quality Representative Person for Viatris Saudi as per SFDA legislation
• Qualified for holding the Narcotic Custodian for Viatris Saudi.
• Holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Licensed pharmacist by SCFHS
• Experience with external suppliers/contractors is preferred
• Advanced computer skills, MS Office and enterprise systems such as SAP, TrackWise, Documentum platforms
• Command of English language required, must be also fluent in Arabic; multi-lingual is beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication including presentation skills
• Shows strong negotiation skills
• Is diplomatic in communication with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and complex contractors
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, to act and work independently and to report items as required to Team leader.
• Able to work in diverse multi-level, cross-divisional and multi-cultural working environment
• Operates with minimal supervision
• Has excellent organization skills
• Demonstrated experience managing complex quality and compliance activities in a manufacturing plant or with a contractor
• Demonstrated personal leadership to manage cross functional projects
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts
• Takes initiatives and is proactive, persistent
• Has a strong broad GMP and technical know-how to handle emerging issues
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimally 3 years in a GxP setting
• At least 5 years of Product Quality Assurance experience in a GMP environment
  
  
  

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.