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Purpose
The purpose of the Sr. Manager, Global Medicines Quality Organization (GMQO) (M1) role is to maintain, develop, and improve quality system compliance and enhance quality by partnering with assigned portfolio/function(s). This position is responsible for resource management, leadership, audit and inspection readiness, and quality project management and process improvement.
This position leads GMQO associates responsible for supporting the execution and delivery of submissions to global health authorities. To achieve this goal, the role uses their technical expertise and a strong working knowledge of internal procedures and external regulations/expectations.
Primary Responsibilities
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.
1. Leadership and Resource Management
Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and highly capable workforce
Ensure robust individual training plans and timely completion of required training for direct reports
Enable talent identification and career development that reflects an end-to-end mindset and demonstrates judgement-based decision making
Ensure GMQO associate competencies are present and continuously improving
Manage workload based on portfolio prioritization, regional requirements and individual level of expertise, and address implications to overall resource management and strategies
Support and encourage a culture of innovation and model inclusivity to ensure diverse voices and ideas are heard and considered
Coach others in the areas of work procedures, the Safety and Efficacy Quality System (SEQS), and issue resolution
Lead by example through credible technical coaching
2. Quality System Implementation
Support, define and/or facilitate quality reviews, quality consultations, deviation and change management, quality planning, CAPA implementation, quality assessments, quality issue resolution within area of responsibility
Ensure quality assessments are conducted to monitor the quality of clinical development within the business area
Monitor and report metrics to business management
Evaluate and support quality initiatives of business partners
Represent Lilly both internally and externally in the area of clinical development, regulatory or safety quality
3. Audits and Inspections
Facilitate and/or deliver audits, regulatory inspections, and regulatory responses
Ensure ongoing inspection readiness of area
Escalate issues that will significantly impact clinical development activities, portfolio delivery, and business priorities, and recommend necessary follow-up actions
4. Project Management and Process Improvement
Identifies and may drive projects for the development and implementation of the SEQS
Supports global process improvement initiatives
Share learning and ensure communication to share best practice within business area and across the Medicines Quality Organization
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a health-related or scientific field
Experience in clinical development
Supervisory experience
Experience working in a global environment
Strong leadership and self-management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of GCP guidelines, GxPs, and regulations within the area of responsibility
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Other Information/Additional Preferences
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