Your key responsibilities
- Actively contribute to the IT applications project management initiatives that includes Validation activities as per GAMP Life Cycle approach.
- Integrate technology with business process transformation programs like SAP, LIMS, ELN, MES, Documentum, TrackWise, Veeva Vault, ValGenesis, Argus, Regulatory Information Management System etc.
- Troubleshoot IT application related issues and suggest recommendations for solutions in consultation with relevant functions.
- Perform Gap assessment and Remediation procedures for legacy applications to ensure validation policies is in line with Life Cycle Approach.
- Perform Software classification, IT risk assessment and Mitigation strategies for IT applications.
- Provide guidance and share knowledge and participate in performing procedures focusing on complex, or specialized issues in a regulatory environment. Work with the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
- Assist Senior Managers in driving the business development process on existing client engagements by associating with clients and executing the deliverables in the most efficient manner.
- Create innovative insights for clients, adapts methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contributes to thought leadership documents.
- Demonstrate team work by working with cross functional teams across service lines in completing the deliverables within the timelines.
- Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/standards relevant to the client's business.
- Review status updates and prepare management presentations.
- Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects & internal initiatives.
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of market trends, competitor activities, EY products and service lines.
- Contribute to performance feedback for staff.
- Foster teamwork and a positive learning culture.
- Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
- Training and mentoring of project resources.
- Cross skill and cross train the team members as per the business requirements.
Skills and attributes for success
- Prior experience of leading quality and compliance projects in Regulatory Compliance.
- Sound domain knowledge in pharmaceutical industry in the areas of Quality Management System - Quality control, Quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of Computerized Systems validation concepts such as GAMP 5 - A Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Computerized Systems.
- Hands on experience of preparing validation deliverables for software implementation projects.
- Sound understanding of standards such as USFDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11.
- Good understanding of regulations such as USFDA, WHO, HIPAA, TGA, MCC, Anvisa, etc.
- Well versed with ICH guidelines, ISPE framework on Risk management, and SDLC.
- Strong Knowledge on Enterprise IT applications like LIMS, SAP, ELN, MES, Documentum, TrackWise, Veeva Vault, ValGenesis, Argus, Regulatory Information Management System etc. in Pharmaceutical organization.
- Proficient in SOP documentation, drafting work instructions/user manuals, authoring and review of Validation Deliverables such as Validation Plan & report, Requirement specifications, Risk Analysis, Qualification Protocols & reports, Test Scripts, Traceability Matrix, Data Migration strategy and report, etc.
- Demonstrated track record in project management, governance, and reporting.
- Good understanding of Quality System Elements such as, Deviation, CAPA, and Change Controls, etc.
- Exposure to Data Integrity requirements and other applicable regulations.
- Knowledge of Incident Management, Change Management, Periodic Review, Vendor Management, Quality Management Review procedures.
- Prior experience of supporting Audits / Inspections.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- B.E/B.Tech (Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Comp. Science)/Postgraduate in Science (Preferably in Chemistry/Biochemistry) with 5-8 years of experience with Big 4 or Multi-National Regulatory Compliance companies.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written, oral and presentation skills.