Head of Quality Control (Senior Director)

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Provide leadership of the Quality Assurance functions for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) manufacturing, and Warehouse/Distribution. Develop and drive mid and long-term strategy and operational excellence, training/education, talent review and personnel development. Responsible for and manage all aspects of API/OSD/Warehouse Quality Assurance at the facility, ensuring that quality systems, processes and related functions are in place and meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), other regulatory quality standards and requirements. Approve and manage site deviation investigations and assess product impact Drive API/OSD GMP adherence on the shopfloor in manufacturing areas Drive and manage the application of strategic goals Achievement of defined goals and targets in order for the Hikari plant to reach operational and compliance excellence Responsible for timely and effective communication and escalation processes to the Site Quality Head in order to raise quality and safety issues Responsible for the department expenses and department budget planning Ensures adherence to the EHS program ACCOUNTABILITIES Establish strategic goals for the API/OSD/Warehouse Quality Assurance organization in alignment with the global and site strategy, and drive action as needed to ensure timely delivery of those goals. Lead and ensure consistency in Deviation Investigation processes. Drive and manage Shop Floor QA activities, change control and validation execution. Manage warehouse support and pest control. Drive and lead Data, Digital, & Technology (DD&T) and AGILE programs in the Quality organization to be future ready Drive and lead new ways to improve and streamline current business and system processes. Identify, manage, and where appropriate, lead multiple process/product improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality, efficiency and cost improvements. Responsible for the coaching, training, and development of the Quality Assurance team. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Knowledge of the local and international regulatory regulations including GXP, International Council on Harmonization (ICH), other related guidelines. Knowledge in API, solid dosage forms, parenteral technology, biologics or combination products. Strong analytical and problem solving skills to make key decisions regarding potential risks associated with product quality or regulatory violations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English. Adaptive communication and presentation skills to effectively reach different levels, including senior management. Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) Experience/expertise with TrackWise Deviation/CAPA, Change Control Management (CCM), SAP and Electronic Batch Management (EBM) systems preferred. Leadership Strong leadership skills and demonstrated success in managing a team. Strong interpersonal skills including ability to build authentic relationships, constructively challenge conventional thinking, engender trust, influence key stakeholders, cooperate as a team leader or team member, share information and deliver results with a team. Adopt and exemplify the leadership behaviors throughout the GQ organization and Hikari Plant. Must have the ability to act as a change agent as well as effectively lead and motivate team members to achieve team goals. Decision-making and Autonomy Must be able to deal with ambiguity, and make decisions under stressful conditions. Great sense of urgency. Interaction Interacts with the Site Quality Head and all site functions (EHS, HR, Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) Interacts with global Quality functions and Regulatory Affairs, as well as local and global regulators. Interacts frequently with subordinates, functional peers, and the Senior Leadership Team. Innovation Strong knowledge of Quality Risk Management principles. Should be current in knowledge of state-of-the art processes and systems related to production as well as control of the products. Identify and implement strategic opportunities to drive cost reductions/process improvements in site-business. Lead and engage employees by initiatives of “Qualtiy Culture”, "AGILE 4.0" "Digital" to drive continuous improvements. Complexity Key stakeholders include but not limited to: Quality Control, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, IT, Manufacturing Sciences, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Authorities.

【職務内容】 医薬品（無菌注射剤）の品質保証業務 具体的には、製造部門が実施する製造作業（特に無菌室内での作業）について監視を行い、製品品質を保証するとともに、作業員への指導を行っていただきます。 その他、製造指図記録書等の記録の照査、逸脱発生時の対応も行っていただきます。

募集部門の紹介 国内最大工場で、医薬品原薬・医薬品を製造しています。その品質管理を行う部門で原料の受け入れから出荷まで一貫した試験を行っています。今回、応募している部門は、試験部門で試験を実施するのみでなく、チームリーダーを担うことができる方を求めています。将来的には一つのグループのマネージャーにチャレンジしてみたいという方に是非応募していただきたいポジションです。工場はグローバル化が進んでおり、グローバル基準のGMPを経験したい、海外の方と業務をしてみたいという方にも是非。 工場の所在地は山口県光市です。自然豊かで、気候の穏やかな地域で、工場は瀬戸内海の海岸沿いに立地しています。山にも近く、自然を愛する方、自然の中でゆっくり過ごしたい方には絶好の場所です。 職務内容 品質試験の実施、および品質試験のチームを率いる小グループのリーダー若しくはリーダー候補。

ACCOUNTABILITIES The role is accountable for the overall quality strategy and quality management system of commer-cial vaccines operations and supplies in Japan. The Head of commercial Vaccines Quality is respon-sible to design, deploy, monitor and improve the quality management system and for compliance to current Good Manufacturing/Distribution & Laboratory Practices and compliance to global standards and overall Hikari Site Standards. The Head of commercial Vaccines Quality partners with the GMS site quality head and aligns on site quality strategy, a harmonized cross-plant quality philosophy & joint quality initiatives and main-tains good day to day collaboration between the 2 site quality organizations. Ensures that new/revised quality system requirements are deployed to the site timely. Ensures execution leads for Quality-owned business processes are established who work with the business process owner to continually execute compliantly & improve on site processes. Responsible for Japan vaccine quality performance, continuous improvement and Q-metrics (KPI) monitoring to ensure global and site targets are achieved, met and countermeasures are in place when applicable. Responsible for Quality Control testing and sampling for commercial vaccines (Bulk Drug Substance and Drug Product (BDS, DP)) and partners with other laboratories or external laboratories for testing that is performed on behalf of vaccines quality (eg. Microbiology, Environmental Moni-toring, Raw Materials) Responsible to establish the appropriate quality oversight for outsourced activities such as testing as well as quality assurance review of site validation activities. Development and refinement of groups’ specific quality systems and procedures. Committed to continuous improvement and responsible to proactively mitigate current and future risks to maintain an effective operation to support business needs. Living values and fostering a Quality Culture culture of trust and and speak up culture within the team. Assuring appropriate GMP and QA systems training of Quality personnel and continuously develop team´s capabilities and expertise. Accountable for quality oversight of site quality management systems (CAPAs, Change Controls, Deviations, Formal Risk Management, facility/equipment/process qualification) Responsible for site specific QMR management and gathering of APQR data. Align with GMSGQ team and provide QA support for electronic system integration: LIMS, Trackwise, SAP etc. Responsible for vaccine batch disposition decisions taking into account all relevant information and escalation processes. Oversight of execution of product disposition (drug substance). Responsible to ensure sufficient and adequate quality oversight of vaccines manufacturing and distribution processes. Preparing for/ supporting/ leading internal and health authority regulatory inspections and third-party audits, including communicating with and providing information to regulatory submissions or bodies. Responsible for timely updates of site achievements and challenges to management with a focus on quality compliance, operations performance, staff performance and productivity/training, staff development, continuous improvements, key projects support and identification and resolving obstacles to maintain a highly effective and productive functional group. Responsible for management of cross-plant quality issues and timely escalation of vaccines related issues within the global VBU organization. Responsible for budget planning and managing expenses and for timely hiring, training and devel-opment of qualified staff to ensure effective execution of roles and responsibilities, GMP compli-ance, and attainment of operational and development goals. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Knowledge and experience of Biologics manufacturing Knowledge and understanding of Health Regulations applicable to local and other markets supplied Knowledge and understanding of industry, scientific and regulatory trends, established prod-ucts portfolio and market conditions to evolve regulatory and quality profile Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (preferably Lean & 6 Sigma background). Leadership Ability to lead a Quality organization of internal manufacturing with full accountability for all aspects of performance of respective site (Customer Service Levels, GMP compliance, EHS compliance, Opex Cost Savings, lab transformation, People Culture & Change) Ability to build a customer & patient-centered, best in class organization, develop diverse talent and elevate organizational performance Ability to make and recommend Quality decisions impacting Market Actions etc., enabling to deliver on its commitment to put patients first and build trust with society Decision-making and Autonomy An active member of Site Leadership teams and vaccines quality teams Responsible for decision making that balances progress on global initiatives with local priorities Responsible for Vaccines Quality governance (Quality Councils / Management reviews) Responsible for active and timely Incident notifications and associated escalation activities DOA limits to be defined in line with new TMAP Interaction Key stakeholders include: global & Japan VBU, Global Manufacturing and Suplly site Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs. Local Board of Health Agency, National Control Laboratory