This job is with Sanofi, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job title : GMP Audits Manager - Third Parties // Gerente de Auditorías de Calidad - BPM
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
About the job
The purpose of this role is to:
Sanofi is a global life sciences company committed to improving access to healthcare and supporting the people we serve throughout the continuum of care. From prevention to treatment, Sanofi transforms scientific innovation into healthcare solutions, in human vaccines, rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular solutions and consumer healthcare. More than 110,000 people in over 100 countries at Sanofi are dedicated to making a difference on patients' daily life, wherever they live and enabling them to enjoy a healthier life.
As a company with a global vision of drug development and a highly regarded corporate culture, Sanofi is recognized as one of the best pharmaceutical companies in the world and is pioneering the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with strong commitment to develop advanced data standards to increase reusability & interoperability and thus accelerate impact on global health.
The Global M&S Services acts as a cornerstone to this effort. Our team is responsible for delivering and supporting Global M&S teams in partnership with Business and Digital, and drive priority and transformative initiatives across M&S. The team members of Global M&S Services Hubs will act as partners to M&S organization in carrying out tasks and fulfilling responsibilities to support identified and established global quality processes from the hubs.
Main responsibilities:
Provide QA and Technical Support to Third Party Manufacturers (TPM) and Contract Manufacturer Organization (CMO), TPM/CMO Operations, Affiliates, and other Stakeholders.
Responsible for compliance with Corporate and Divisional QA policies, procedures, standards, and specifications as well as country specific regulations depending on the TPM location and markets.
Ensure compliance to Corporate and Divisional QA requirements and identify and / or resolve Quality gaps and / or issues relating to product design, manufacturing quality programs and product start-ups at TPMs.
Responsible for overall quality and safety of products manufactured at those facilities.
Utilize understanding of QA systems and problem-solving tools to provide alternative solutions to quality issues.
Manage supplier audits, ensuring cGMP and SOP alignment.
Track market developments, regulatory changes.
Follow up on CAPAs.
Participate in audits, inspections, interface with specialists.
Provide an assessment of supplier's quality in place with regards to material compliance, as well as regulatory of CAPA before communicating it to be the request sites.
Being a local quality contact between the Suppliers, Global Quality Suppliers & IA sites to facilitate follow up of improvements and exchange of quality information.
Support audits lead by other auditors when specific expertise is needed (e.g. for cause audit with user sites representatives, highly sophisticated topic)
Conduct on-site and remote audits of GxP and Health Regulated Third Party vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
About you
Experience:
4+ years of experience in Third Audit Parties.
7-10 years of related experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Thorough knowledge of cGMPs, Code of Federal Regulations in drugs and biologics
Should be knowledgeable in Quality functions of pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in conducting on site audits, inspections and facing regulatory/health authority inspections/audits.
Thorough knowledge of CAPA systems is required and experience is desirable
Thorough knowledge of and experience in application of GMP requirements
Experience managing third party manufacturers and/or contract manufacturer organization is preferred.
Experience of working on manufacturing sites is an added advantage.
Required skills:
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills are critical to this position. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their risk-based decision-making ability.
Proficient in problem-solving, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
Work in a team-oriented, flexible, and proactive manner.
Analytical skills and ability to multitask in a stressful environment.
Education:
Master's or Ph.D. in Life Sciences/Healthcare, or related technical field
Languages: Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .
Progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let's pursue progress. And let's discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!
#LI-LAT #LI-HYBRID
Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!
#LI-DNI