At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.

AstraZeneca Durham has expanded and strengthened its respiratory products portfolio, delivering approvals and launches for multiple global inhalation products, with a robust pipeline in development.  Our mission, through dedication to creating a culture of inclusion and teamwork,  is to develop innovative therapeutics for respiratory diseases and conditions including asthma and COPD. This site is responsible for the product, device, process, and analytical development of new inhalation products in the AZ portfolio. The site also manufactures and packages clinical supplies to meet clinical trial demands. Join us in Durham, NC, which is situated in Research Triangle Park; the leading center of innovation in the Southeast!

In this role as Quality Advisor, you will support the Quality Assurance organization with compliance and ongoing conformance to established quality assurance processes and procedures for developing inhalation products.

Main Responsibilities:

• Interpret external regulatory standards and expectations into appropriate quality standards and provide guidance to project teams or functions to ensure overall that compliance with AstraZeneca and Regulatory requirements are met.

• Lead continuous and quality improvement efforts in line with GMP regulations via tracking and trending of site metrics.

• Perform batch disposition of clinical supplies.

• Maintain internal controls over quality policies and procedures.

• Assist during Internal/External Inspections.

• Manage projects related to compliance of the quality system, development of new procedures and controls, and maintenance of established programs.

• Author or provide quality mentorship in the handling of nonconformance and CAPAs related to the medical device quality systems.

• Provide quality and technical support for the evaluation of change assessments for combination products and the device quality system.

• Collaborate with suppliers to address development, risk management, change control, quality or auditing activities.

• Work cross-functionally to implement product quality requirements and quality standards into design inputs, to develop product specifications, and to conduct design verification and validation activities.

• Support risk management (e.g. FMEA) and quality planning activities.

• Support design control gap assessments, remediation planning, and remediation execution as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Life Sciences.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology field with a focus on GMP studies.

• At least three (3) years of experience in quality assurance preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Assurance activities and ICH and FDA/EU GxP regulations as they relate to clinical trials, product development, manufacturing, and technology transfer.

• Outstanding interpersonal, problem­ solving, and written/verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Excellent team working and networking skills to encourages team effectiveness; ability to lead and inspire colleagues.

• Demonstrates independent judgement and uses risk management in complex situations.

• Capable of making decisions, acting courageously and communicating with conviction and inspiration.

• A good communicator with experience of interacting effectively across interfaces collaborating internally.

• Builds excellent relationships both internally and with external suppliers or service providers.

Next Steps – Apply today!

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