Manager, Technical Compliance and Data Integrity Lead

Job Description Summary

The Manager, Technical Compliance, is responsible for all aspects of the Gene Therapies North Carolina Site Data Integrity Program, including creation, implementation, defining, monitoring and reporting KPIs, creating solutions for KPI improvement and continuous improvement of the program. In addition, the Manager is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of that quality risk management program, Quality Engineering, QA IT, and CMC Facilitation. The manager will also be responsible for being the Data Integrity Lead for the GTxNC site.

Job Description

Location : This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be able to work on Hybrid schedule

Key Responsibilities

Manages a team that oversees quality engineering, QA IT and CMC Facilitation.

Manages the team to ensure on time delivery of compliance activities related to QA IT and Quality Engineering.

Manages the staff responsible for the regulatory CMC related launches and post-approval activities (post-approval changes, transfers, remediation, divestment, pruning and due diligence) of the site specific (global and local) products to ensure timely supply to the markets in compliance with current regulatory obligations and requirements

Maintenance and Monitoring of the Quality Risk Management Program

Proactively drives establishment of Data Integrity culture through implementation and monitoring of the Data Integrity program.

Serves as the site subject matter expert for all DI-related inquiries / trainings and DI assessment tools.

Identifies and maintains a network of functional Data Integrity (DI) Subject Matter Experts (SME) / DI Champions within appropriate GxP functional areas (e.g. Manufacturing, Maintenance, MS&T, engineering, QA Ops, QC, etc.).

Determines strategy and collaborates with functional DI SMEs / DI Champions to drive behavioral change management activities to strengthen DI culture.

Drives continuous / sustainable improvement in detecting and mitigating DI risk by working with SMEs to embed DI focus in existing site programs, for example, self-inspection program, continuous improvement program, Gemba walks, etc.

Manages / Leads DI topics at site in investigations, rapid alerts, reviews and audits related to Data Integrity for both internal Novartis and external parties.

Facilitates the identification of high-risk data processes and systems (via risk assessment, gap assessment, data mapping, etc.).

Identify and champion opportunities for mid and long-term actions and strategies to reduce DI risk.

Implementation of DI tools, training materials and guidance (e.g. DI Key cards, Data mapping optimization, audit trail review) at the site according to defined strategy.

Responsible for supporting QA approval of quality management records for the QA quality systems team.

Essential Requirements :

BSc in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, business, or related experience.

Advanced Degree in Quality / Regulatory, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, or Scientific discipline preferred.

Manages a team of 4+ employees.

10 years' experience in Quality Systems, Quality / Regulatory Compliance, Operational GxP area(s) (Manufacturing / Development), Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality and / or Post Market Quality within the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and / or medical device industries. Experience in advanced therapies (CGT, RLT, etc) is preferred.

5 years' of industry Data Integrity related experience. Prior experience with aseptic manufacturing is preferred.

Cross-functional experience in a GxP regulated pharmaceutical industry (e.g Quality Assurance), clinical operations, PV, preclinical operations, manufacturing / engineering operations, Quality Management Departments or equivalent external consultant positions with experience in quality risk management through application of ALCOA+ principles and 21CFR Part 11 requirements. Strong operational background preferred.

Knowledge of applicable cGMP regulations, for example, FDA Regulations (e.g., 21 CFR 4, 7, 11, 211, 212, 314, 803, 806, 820), ICH Guidelines,

EU Pharmaceutical Regulations and Directives, ISO Standards, etc. Strong experience in supporting DI programs, risk analysis, project management, budget, communication and presentation skills.

Prior experience successfully leading Health Authority Audits / Inspections, including, front room / back room, readiness, strategy and response to findings / observations.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 and $ 245,700 annually.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Salary Range

$132,300.00 - $245,700.00

Skills Desired

Agility, Business Acumen, Business Partnering, Collaboration / Teamwork, Communication Skills, Continued Learning, Dealing With Ambiguity, Decision Making Skills, Employee Performance Evaluations, Gmp Procedures, Goal-Oriented, Health Authorities, Leadership, Logical Thinking, People Management, Problem Solving Skill, Problem Solving Skills, Qa (Quality Assurance), Self-Awareness, Smart Risk Taking, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure) , Technological Expertise