Supplier Quality Manager; SQM

Position: Supplier Quality Manager (SQM)
Job Title:

Supplier Quality Manager (SQM) Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay Rate: $50 - $51.42/hr

Position Summary:

• Responsible for owning and continuously improving one or more global Supplier Quality Management (SQM) processes  Business Process Owner (BPO), they are accountable for the overall efficiency/effectiveness of the Supplier Change Notification (SCN) process and Approved Supplier List (ASL) process  Technical Manager will be accountable for developing, executing associated processes, programs, and initiatives to ensure overall supplier performance for GMP Material Suppliers to support Client's Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing.
  
  They will contribute to the implementation of a risk-based approach to the management of SCNs and lead efforts for periodic review and updates. They will establish the governance structure and controls to ensure the SCN and ASL processes are consistently applied across the supply base, ensure the health of the SQM process is continuously evaluated, and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross functional collaboration with external and internal partners and stakeholders across different sites and functions is key for success in this role. This includes collaboration with Supply Chain, Compliance, Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), Global Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (GMSAT), and other site functions.
• This position requires knowledge and experience with supplier management processes.
• The person must possess technical expertise and business acumen in the areas of responsibility.

Job Duties:

• Lead Quality-related reviews, cross-functional process teams, serving as a subject matter expert for Supplier Change Notifications.
• Lead all quality aspects for the management of Client's Approved Supplier List.
• Establish process to monitor SCNs through key performance indicators (KPIs), trend analysis, and regular reviews, identifying and leading opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the Business Process Owner for SCN and ASL process(es), proactively monitoring and maintaining the health of the process and subprocesses, driving continuous improvement efforts, and sustaining compliance with current and evolving global health authority requirements and regulations.
• Review and approve Supplier Change Notifications in the QMS.
• Develop, implement, and communicate quality policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the network and alignment with global processes.
• Provide SME support to site inspections, global inspections, and related observation responses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 6+ years of experience with Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or other highly regulated industry
• Knowledge and experience in GMP and GDP global regulations, principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Prior experience and knowledge in Supplier Quality, Compliance, or a combination of experience such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory required. Knowledge in international regulatory landscape preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and drive results through "influence" as well as direct management.
• Organizational and management skills, with ability to effectively plan, schedule, execute, and track complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders and drive accountability and decision-making cross functionally.
• Ability to present data and defend approaches in front of management and inspectors.
• Ability to partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives.

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Intelliswift celebrates a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis under the law.

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