Ext Quality Mgt & Supplier Compliance Specialist

Job Title : Ext Quality Mgt & Supplier Compliance Specialist

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE& SKILLS

• Technical University Degree (health, pharma, technical, chemical areas are advantage)

4to 8yearsindustry experience specifically in GxPwitha strongexposure to Supplier qualification, Third Party Management, Supplier auditing, Quality Agreements, GMP compliance, Risk assessmentmethodologies & Outsourced activity management.

• Experience performing or supporting supplier audits and paper assessments.

• Strong understanding of supplier qualification processes, supplier risk managementand CAPA management.

• Good knowledge of GMP, GDP, quality systemsand Health Authority expectations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solvingand risk-based decision-making skills.

• Ability to operateeffectively in a cross-functional, matrix environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience with Quality Forward, eQMSsystems, supplier quality databases and audit management tools is highly desirable.

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix cross-functional environment.

• Strong capacity for working independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to make & communicatedifficult decisions,associated with strong written and verbal communication skills.(English language in writing and speaking)

• Self-awareness, willingness to further develop own strengths and explore opportunities for improvement.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DUTIES

• Third Party Lifecycle Management

• Create and maintainThird Party records in Quality Forward.

• Initiate and manage TP lifecycle change controls.

• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, updates, suspensionsand discontinuations.

• Maintainsupplier qualification documentation and records.

• Ensure completeness, accuracyand traceability of TP records.

• Audit Coordination & Assessments

• Create and coordinate supplier audit requests.

• Execute paper assessments and desktop supplier evaluations.

• Support planning, schedulingand coordination of supplier audits.

• Maintain audit documentation and records.

• Support closure of audit observations and actions.

• Quality Agreement Management

• Prepare, reviseand maintainQuality Technical Agreements (QTAs).

• Ensure QTA templates are completed accurately and routed to relevant stakeholders.

• Track QTA execution, renewalsand periodic reviews.

• Support resolution of comments received during QTA review.

• Support discussions and resolution of comments received from suppliers, affiliatesand sites during QTA review and approval process.

• Supplier Risk Management

• Execute Supplier Risk Ranking Tools (RRTs).

• Collect and evaluate supplier performance, complianceand risk information.

• Maintain risk assessment records within Quality Forward.

• Escalate high-risk suppliers or significant compliance concerns.

• CAPA Management & Follow-up

• Track CAPAs resulting from supplier audits, paper assessmentsand supplier quality issues.

• Follow up with suppliers and stakeholders on overdue CAPAs.

• Maintain supporting documentation and evidence related to CAPA completion.

• Support effectivenessverification activities.

• Maintain CAPA metrics and status reports.

• Coordinate collection and review of CAPA evidence from suppliers arising from audits, paper assessmentsand supplier quality events.

• Escalate overdue CAPAs and recurring findings to the Manager for further action

• Quality Forward Administration

• Maintain supplier records and associated documentation in Quality Forward.

• Ensure data integrity and completeness of documentation.

• Support generation of reports, metricsand dashboards.

• Inspection Readiness & Compliance

• Prepare supplier qualification packages and audit documentation for inspections.

• Support responses to supplier-related audit observations.

• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and records.

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and corporate procedures.

• Support generation of supplier qualification, audit, CAPA and risk managementKPIs and dashboards.

• Continuous Improvement

• Support harmonization and standardization of supplier quality processes.

• Participate in process improvement and digitalization initiatives.

• Contribute to lessons learned activities arising from audits and supplier performance reviews.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALITY

• Adheres to the principles of GMP inthe extent related to the performed activity. Is obliged to regularly train in this policy.

HSE

• Adheres to the principles communicated within the ESMS Policy of Zentiva detailed in the internal rules of the Company for the purpose of observingthe rules of the Health & Safety at Work and the Environmental & Safety Management System.

PHARMACOVIGILANCE

• All employees are obliged to report any suspicionto adverse events of medicinal products,any adverse events concerning use of a medical device and any other safety information about medicinal products or medical devices in line with relevant internal regulations.

COMPLIANCE*

*) country specific

• The employee will comply withall internal rules of the Company, mainly withthe Working Order of the Company and all other internal rules specifying the provisions of the Working Order. The employee will make her/himself acquainted with the Code of Ethics (Zentiva “Code of Common Senses”) and will comply withthe principles statedthereinand in all related policies and other internal documents.

SUSTAINABILITY

• Adheres to the principles of ESG detailed in the Sustainability Strategy and its 3 pillars People, Partnersand the Planet