Total 2 Director/C-Level Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Durham, DH1 3YG

Title: Director of Quality / QP
Location: North East
Salary: Highly competitive

SRG are currently working with a very well-established organisation, which leads technical innovations across the UK in different scientific sectors including pharmaceuticals and biologics. They are currently looking for a Director of Quality who can provide expertise and input in establishing an affective operating model, ensuring the company's reputation, credibility and ability to produce and supply a licenced products to customers all over the world. You will promote and integrate quality into every aspect of the business, including all QA programmes covering GMP to ensure all activities are full compliant.

The company;
This organisation is a leader in scientific innovation, mainly looking at providing scientific support around process, development and product improvement working across multiple sites. Founded in 2004, they have been behind some of the UK's biggest scientific innovations.

The Person;
As the Director of Quality, you will be responsible for all aspects of quality across multiple facilities overseeing QA, QC and Regs. You will be leading the team to ensure that the science is ground breaking, innovative and yet structured and within GMP and ISO. Communication is a vital part of your role as you will be working with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that all aspects of quality are adhered too. You will ideally be a Qualified Person, as you will need to provide QP verification requirements. Quick summery of the requirements for this role are;
- Fully qualified QP, across IMP or commercial.
- Fully capable of leading all aspects of quality across various internal and external departments.
- Innovative and outside the box thinker.
- Come with Pharmaceutical and/or Biologics experience.
- Knowledge of global regulations, and experience of dealing with the MHRA.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
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Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your opportunity

IQVIA, a leading Human Data Science company, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Compliance to join our Ethics and Compliance Office (ECO). In this critical leadership role, you will shape and maintain an effective healthcare compliance program on a global scale. Your responsibilities will span a wide range of duties, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

You will interact regularly with various internal stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Global Quality Assurance, Chief Information Office, and all global and regional business units, as well as with external parties such as auditors, law firms, and regulators. 

As a leader, you will be a trusted member of the ECO Leadership Team, managing at least one employee and reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, and driving a culture of ethics and integrity in all we do.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership:

• Oversee IQVIA’s Code of Conduct and ethics and compliance policies.

• Manage the Ethics Line, including the Ethics Line mailbox, in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.

• Prepare materials for presentations to IQVIA’s senior leadership, Audit Committee, and external auditors.

• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments.

• Conduct sensitive investigations as needed.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Interact regularly with internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Global Quality Assurance.

• Build collaborative relationships with external parties such as auditors, law firms, and regulators.

People Leadership:

• Manage at least one employee.

• Report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

• Drive a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the organization.

To be successful on this role, you will have qualifications such as:

• Subject Matter Expertise:

  • Stay informed about global laws, regulations, and codes of ethics.

  • Provide guidance to leadership, management, and employees.

  • JD preferred, or Masters’ degree in legal relevant area, and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory environment in which the company operates; life sciences or healthcare compliance expertise.

• Ethics Line Management:

  • Experience managing an ethics reporting line, maintaining data and analytics, and preparing accurate, compelling presentations for a wide range of audiences including executive leadership, Audit Committee of Board of Directors, external auditors, and regulators in different regions and countries.

  • Ensure compliance with EU whistleblower laws and other relevant regulations.

• Risk Assessment:

  • Utilize deep subject matter knowledge to assess risks across various areas.

  • Experience managing Codes of Conduct and corporate policies.

  • Experienced investigator; able to guide investigations and enhance capabilities for various resources who do not regularly conduct investigations.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize and summarize complex issues.

  • Excellent judgment and discretion, including the ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information.

You will differentiate yourself if you have:

• Relevant compliance or professional certification: Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• Life sciences outsourcing experience (e.g., CRO).

Location

• IQVIA currently offers remote work arrangements.

• The incumbent must be based anywhere on the East Coast of the United States.

How to Apply

If you are a seasoned compliance professional with a passion for ethics and integrity, we invite you to be part of our mission to advance healthcare through data science. Apply now by visiting our careers page and searching for Job ID R1393190.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated leader to our team! 🌟

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status