Head of Quality for Russia and Eurasia

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• QA Director for Russia & Eurasia is responsible for leading Quality Assurance department, building & maintaining Quality Management system, defining and promoting quality mindset across organization, working cross-functionally to deliver products under required quality standards

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Managing QA employees, setting goals, monitoring of execution
• Organization of creation, implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System including GDP requirements as well as requirements of Teva Corporate Policies and Standards
• Ensure GMP & GDP compliance at the commercial unit and promote the quality culture
• Development and monitoring KPIs to measure effectiveness of Quality Management System
• Organization of quality audits of local GMP/GDP-related services providers
• Organization of EAEU GMP audits for foreign manufacturing sites, supporting manufacturing sites for preparations to inspections
• Organization of processes for products release, state/random Quality Control, recalls, handling of deviations & complaints, change control, CAPA management
• Interactions with State Authorities with respect to GMP/GDP compliance, reporting of quality deviations, recalls
• Identification areas of improvements and develop strategies to address the areas
• Collection and analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Creating and distributing of reports with respect to QA KPIs to local management and Regional/Global QA organization
• Ensure the market release from approved suppliers based on local regulations, batch release documentation and transport conditions documentation
• Ensure the distribution traceability of finished products and returns of products commercialized in the country
• Ensure the GDP compliance of the distribution centers
• Ensure that quality complaints are registered and liaise with manufacturing site to trigger corresponding investigation and adequate corrective actions. Liaise with pharmacovigilance department if necessary
• In case of recall ensure the local coordination between PhV, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain and with site Quality Head/ EU Qualified person concerned. Escalate any critical information to Regional Head of Commercial Quality and issue the final recall
• Report to Regional Quality and local management any critical quality incident
• Host and lead GMP/GDP related competent authority inspections
• Perform or coordinate internal audits of the compliance of the Quality System
• Perform or coordinate external audits, with respect to quality related matters, of local warehouses/distributors and other local suppliers/service providers as per Teva standards

WE EXPECT

• 5+ years experience in the similar role
• University degree of Pharmacy/Medicine/Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology
• Experience in managing a cross functional quality team
• Outstanding leadership and partnering competences
• Advanced analytic and structured problem solving competences
• Well developed business management, negotiation and customer relationship building skills
• Strong convincing, communication and customer relationship skills
• Solid knowledge and experience of quality legislation, industry standards and guidelines in Russia, Kazakhstan, other CIS with respect to medicines, food supplements, medical devices, cosmetics
• Self-motivated and independent
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Critical & systems thinking and risks management skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong organization/planning skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Proven experience in execution: ability to bring strategy to a tactical level and get projects started and completed
• Proven track records of tangible achievements
• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority
• High ethical standards and personal integrity

WE OFFER

Working in a beautiful office in the center of Moscow in a hybrid format:

3 days from the office and 2 days from home

Taking care of you and your loved ones:

• Extended insurance programs (life insurance, health insurance with dentistry for you and one close relative)
• Additional payment for sick leave
• 5 additional paid vacation days per year
• Remote psychological assistance from RESO
• Discounts and special offers from the company's partners

Competitive social package:

• Food subsidy
• Payment for mobile communications
• Laptop
• Corporate car or car allowance

Professional development:

• Corporate training and development programs
• Individual development plan for each employee
• Corporate online library

Engaging corporate life:

• Online communities to support your hobbies and find like-minded people
• Corporate Volunteering program
• Corporate parties and events
• Summer internships for employees' children
• Webinars with internal and invited speakers

And much more!