Global Quality Audit- Sr. Director, Proactive Compliance & Innovation
Wilmington, DE
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Introduction to role Location: US, Wilmington, DE *Travel: Up to 50% (includes domestic and international) * Are you ready to champion a mindset of excellence? We are seeking a forward-thinking GQA (Global Quality Audit) Senior Director, Proactive Compliance & Innovation. This role is pivotal in integrating regulatory and compliance knowledge throughout AZ Operations, managing GQA's internal processes, and keeping abreast of evolving cGMP regulations and enforcement trends. You will be expected to effectively implement GQA auditing procedures, leverage data analytics, and champion proactive quality compliance measures at AZ. This is a unique opportunity to join an environment of excellence, where we're backed by a belief that good can always be better. Accountabilities As the GQA Senior Director, you will lead GQA Proactive Quality Initiatives and Improvement Programs aimed at ensuring forward thinking compliance and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for the performance and effectiveness of the Proactive Compliance functions of the GQA organization, including managing self-inspections, audit quality systems, and data analysis. You will maintain strong relationships with international regulatory and professional bodies, building an external network that is effective in maintaining a positive regulatory compliance reputation. You will also oversee compliance against the GQA policies and standards, ensuring relevant Standard Operating Procedures are developed, communicated, and implemented. You will execute audits at AstraZeneca's global production locations, conforming to global regulatory guidelines and corporate quality norms to verify adherence to cGMPs, particularly where this requires the highest level of GMP technical skills and experience. Furthermore, you will be responsible for expenditure versus budget within GQA Proactive Compliance activities. Essential Skills/Experience:
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At AstraZeneca, we take Quality seriously. Our work is important and valued. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented. We are a team of ambitious people who want to go far. We follow evidence to reach outcomes that benefit patients and AstraZeneca. We adapt to get new medicines out quicker. Our focus is on scaling and introducing new technologies, using models to predict and proactively manage risk. We share knowledge and ways of working. Here each voice matters and it instils a real sense of camaraderie. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team in Operations as the GQA Senior Director, Proactive Compliance & Innovation! T he annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 189K to $284K. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. | |