Assoc. Director, Quality Systems – Vendor Management

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $450M Post-IPO Debt - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals on 2023-04

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics for rare diseases, notably hereditary angioedema (HAE). Founded in 1986, BioCryst uses structure-guided drug design, medicinal chemistry, and advanced technologies to develop first-in-class or best-in-class medicines, and works closely with patients, advocacy groups, and global partners to bring treatments to market.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Global External Vendor Management program for all BioCryst GxP outsourced activities, including GCP, GLP, GMP, GDP, and GVP vendors. • Responsible for oversight of all new vendor qualification activities and ongoing vendor lifecycle management. • Ensure oversight of the initial qualification and continued QA management of external GxP vendors. • Develop and maintain the Vendor Qualification Program including annual audit plans, coordinating and/or conducting audits. • Support implementation and management of Quality Assurance agreements for external vendors. • Enhance and maintain the approved vendor list. • Oversee assessment of vendor reported changes and associated internal vendor change controls. • Supports deployment of operational excellence strategies internally and at external GxP vendors. • Identifies quality improvements to BioCryst Quality Systems. • Ensures oversight of vendor corrective actions to resolve quality and technical problems identified for all GxP vendors. • Ensures that critical and major issues are escalated as per standard procedures to management and are resolved within stated timelines. • Assesses and supports Internal and External GxP vendor readiness for Health Authority inspections. • Support Internal cross functional Quality System audits.

🎯 Requirements

• BS/BA Degree required with a degree in a technical discipline preferred. • Minimum of ten (10) years of pharmaceutical experience in QA Operations and/or other relevant operational areas but should include five (5) years in vendor management, project management, including auditing of external vendors. • ASQ or other auditing certifications are a plus. • Thorough knowledge of global cGMP requirements (FDA, EU, ICH & country specific regulations and other relevant guidance governing GxP activities) for clinical and commercial operations for API and Drug Products & Medical Devices. • Previous experience with inspection management including FDA, EMEA, JMDA, and others is highly desirable. • Strong understanding and ability to implement risk management fundamentals/tools. • Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project). • Must be capable and willing to travel (up to 40%) as required, with potential for international travel. • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects with competitive timelines is required. • Strong attention to detail and respect for the need of accuracy of information. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; maintains high ethical standards, and enjoys working with people and information, making decisions, problem solving, making a difference and working in a leadership role. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment and independently in a remote work setting, as necessary. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities