What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Quality Management Systems position at Advanced Recruiting Partners?
Job Summary:
This position for Manager of Quality Management Systems (QMS) will ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP), 21 CFR regulations, and other applicable standards in a warehouse environment specializing in clinical trial supplies. This role involves implementing, monitoring, and enhancing quality systems to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the QMS processes, including documentation, control, and implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with GDP, 21 CFR, and industry standards.
- Conduct routine internal & external audits of warehouse operations to ensure adherence to quality guidelines, regulatory requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate and manage deviation investigations, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), change control processes and Risk Assessments.
- Ensure Vendor/Customer Verification & Qualification on a timely basis
- Accurate documentation check for each transaction and assure it has been carried out for the inbound and outbound by the operation team.
- Ensure accuracy and effective maintenance of the eQMS portal for all quality-related documentation and activities.
- Reviewing and Authorizing Quality related documents and agreements.
- Prepare and review quality documentation such as SOPs using eQMS portal, validation protocols, and training records to ensure they meet regulatory and organizational standards.
- Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and customer audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance readiness.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of QMS processes through metrics and reporting, identifying areas for improvement.
- Conduct training sessions for staff on QMS policies, GDP requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including warehouse operations, logistics, and regulatory affairs, to address quality-related issues and implement improvements.
- Training the operation team personnel in the warehouse.
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and incorporate changes into QMS practices.
- Yearly review on the SOPs if any changes need to be made and upgrade the processes.
- All documents record should be kept in controlled and secured manner.
Work Experience Qualifications:
- Proven 5 years of work experience in QMS role within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Result driven orientation having solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills.
- Previous experience in SAP & MS Office will be an added advantage.
- Must have keen attention to detail and possess proper phone and email etiquette.
- Ability to stay organized while effectively prioritizing multiple projects at once.
- High attention to detail when completing projects.
- Should be in position to travel for meetings and exhibition events.
- Strong time management skills to complete projects by deadlines.
- Self-motivated individual who takes ownership of their projects.
- Administrative skills (MS Office and Google Workspace are required).
- Maintain excellent verbal, writing, and language skills.