QC Testing Leader / 試験Gリーダー

医薬品の品質保証業務における以下業務のうち、複数を担って頂く予定です。 ショップフロアQA（現場作業を直接監視・監督） バッチレコードを含む書類の照査 逸脱調査 業務範囲は、成田工場の生産部門及び試験部門であり、対象製品は無菌注射剤（血漿分画製剤）です。グローバル化対応も含みます。

【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。

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.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Deputy Site Quality Head. Provide leadership of Quality Control functions. Develop and drive mid and longterm strategy and operational excellence, training/education, talent review and personnel development Accountable for and manage all aspects of Quality Control at the facility, ensuring that quality systems, laboratory compliance and related functions are in place and meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), other regulatory quality standards and requirements. Direct and ensure that laboratory operations are effective and carried out on schedule. Direct and ensure GMP compliant laboratory operations on site. Managing application of strategic goals Achievement of defined goals and targets in order to drive the Hikari plant to reach operational and compliance excellence ACCOUNTABILITIES Support Site Quality Head as deputy. Establish strategic goals for the Quality Control organization in alignment with the global and site strategy, and drive actions as needed to ensure timely delivery of goals. Lead and manage consistency in laboratory operations and data review process among Quality Control. Drive and lead new ways to improve and streamline current business and system processes. Identifies, manages, and where appropriate, leads 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 Control team. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Knowledge and experience in the field of analytical development and Quality Control function activities. Knowledge of the local and international regulatory regulations including GXP, 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), and SAP 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.) DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Knowledge and experience in the field of analytical development and Quality Control function activities. Knowledge of the local and international regulatory regulations including GXP, 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), and SAP 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 “Qualitiy Culture”, "AGILE 4.0" "Digital" to drive continuous improvements. Complexity Key stakeholders include but not limited to: Quality Assusrance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, IT, Manufacturing Sciences, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Authorities.