Lead global Clinical Quality Assurance strategy, audits, inspections, and digital transformation for Eisai pharmaceuticals. Oversee teams, vendors, budgets, and regulatory interactions.
Responsibilities
Direct and drive design, delivery, and execution of the global Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) strategy (including audit and inspection management, issue management, and oversight of the quality management system)
Conduct complex audits of sites, vendors and internal process
Train junior auditors and participate in training audits
Contribute to the overall global clinical quality strategy and roadmap, and drive execution
Champion CQA’s mission of ‘Quality as enabler of business’ and lead global continuous improvement initiatives
Trend and leverage internal audit and industry intelligence and share results to improve the quality management system
Direct and oversee operational and budget management, vendor management, development & tracking of timelines, and assess long-term resource, technology, and skill needs
Anticipate risks to quality support and implement pre-emptive actions through cross-functional engagement
Lead future-focused skill-development initiatives through cross-functional/external partnerships
Align clinical portfolio, business strategy, clinical studies, and related functions (data management, clinical operations)
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Explore, identify, evaluate, and leverage advanced analytics, technology, and best practices within clinical quality
Present and publish at conferences/journals on clinical quality topics
Manage and retain talent including goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement
Line management of team of 4-10 CQA staff members
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master’s degree
15 or more years significant clinical pharmaceutical experience (i.e., clinical development or operations, regulatory compliance)
Substantial experience in Clinical Quality /CQA conducting a broad range of audits
Experience with GxP systems including general knowledge of CSV and associated regulations
Proven experience in strategy development within area and operational management of quality processes
Budget planning & management experience
Significant project management experience leading multiple critical complex clinical quality projects and programs
Proven experience leading teams in a leadership capacity (preferred)
Significant experience working in multifunctional environments and influencing senior stakeholders using data
Strong performance in earlier role, including strategic oversight and stakeholder management across levels
Position requires travel up to 20%
Line management experience for teams of ~4-10 CQA staff members
Candidates near Eisai’s NJ/PA locations will be preferred
Benefits
Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan
Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan
Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs (see https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits)
Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter
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