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You will provide strategic leadership and management to the Cell & Gene Therapy Quality Systems organization within PTQC. Accountable for the establishment and Quality oversight of the global tools, processes and procedures specific to Cell & Gene Therapy. Ensure the Quality tools, processes and procedures used in PTC are fit for purpose, GxP compliant and support Clinical development timelines as well as future commercial launch.
The Opportunity:
You will partner with senior leadership to set the strategic direction and ensure alignment with Roche Quality and business strategies, developing and maintaining strong collaborations with internal and external partners.
You will provide quality expertise and oversight for IT tools, business processes, and GxP procedures used by the PTC unit, ensuring they are phase-appropriate and fit for purpose for Cell & Gene Therapy production.
You will liaise with production activities, including Apheresis collection, AAV plasmid production, Drug Substance/Product manufacturing, analytics, and shipment to treatment centers.
You will coordinate work across systems, functions, and sites to harmonize workflow and optimize cross-functional team member participation.
You will lead the development, review, and revision of SOPs and procedural documents, and collaborate on updating curricula based on determined training needs.
You will monitor the implementation and effectiveness of systems, create Quality Management Review metrics, and foster continuous quality improvement and procedural simplification.
You will support internal and external audits, manage deviations and complaints, provide timely support and author responses for Health Authority interactions, and ensure pragmatic, patient-centered problem solving.
Who you are :
You will have a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in a Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related science discipline.
You will possess over 10 years of experience in the Pharma/Biopharmaceutical industry, specifically with ATMPs manufacturing, with experience in aseptic operations, Biologics, or analytics being an advantage.
You will apply strong knowledge of GxP regulations to clinical and commercial products to ensure patient safety and the appropriate level of compliance.
You will manage ambiguity through effective communication, skillfully removing barriers, and overcoming resistance.
You will operate autonomously and manage complex situations by successfully coordinating multiple tasks and prioritizing them to deliver optimum results.
You will demonstrate high integrity and accountability, ensuring your team's actions and decisions are aligned with business objectives.
**Relocation benefits not available for this position**
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This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
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