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The Vendor Quality Management Manager is responsible for driving technical and strategic execution of vendor quality processes and governance within the Cell and Gene Therapy business unit. This role oversees critical areas of Vendor Quality Management, including quality agreements, vendor records management, and data integrity, while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversee vendor lifecycle management, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and aligned Vendor Profile Records and Veeva Organizational Records.
- Lead the quality agreement process—drafting, negotiating, finalizing, and tracking agreements while ensuring timely reviews and follow-ups.
- Align audit schedules with vendor qualification priorities, ensuring VQM documentation remains current in collaboration with audit teams.
- Partner with internal teams to create and execute vendor risk mitigation plans.
- Monitor GMP certifications for approved vendors and ensure timely biannual reviews of VCGT Quality Agreements.
- Support the management of SCARs and coordinate vendor communications.
- Drive continuous improvement by optimizing processes, enhancing quality systems, and developing reports and presentations.
Qualifications :
Strong ability to evaluate quality issues and make risk-based decisions.Deep knowledge of vendor management, risk management, auditing, and quality governance.Skilled at translating customer needs into actionable quality initiatives.Proven success leading process improvement projects and cross-functional teams.Exceptional facilitation, communication, and influencing skills.Experience across multiple GxP environments.Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret performance indicators.Education / Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, operations research, operations management, or a related field required.