Senior Associate, Quality Assurance – Data Steward

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Overview:

Lilly is actively growing its manufacturing footprint globally to meet the needs of patients and deliver on our exciting future.  As a result, Lilly is looking for experienced quality assurance associates to support our growth in Alzey, Germany. This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver on new manufacturing investments and new pioneering technologies.

The Senior Associate, Quality Assurance – Data Steward is responsible for improving business processes and supporting customer service interactions to ensure key business objectives are met. The QA Data Steward represents Quality Assurance on projects, including six sigma. Finally, the QA Data Steward is responsible for activities that include SAP master data management, change management, deviation management, procedure management, management of specifications, review and approval of cGMP documents, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the site in the development and execution of the site readiness plan with focus on supporting startup of new systems and oversight of the establishment of site master data.
• Support the implementation, validation and maintenance of the software based computerized quality systems for the site
• Serve as the Power User for IT systems supported by QA including LIMS, Manufacturing Execution System (PharmaSuite), SAP, TrackWise, Veeva Suite.
• Create and manage quality master data in SAP including q-info  records and inspection plans for materials.
• Protect the integrity and accuracy of data to be entered into the quality systems, perform data identification and reviews as required.
• Lead, Mentor and Coach site personnel on the quality systems.
• Responsible for site compliance area documents, including specifications and procedures.
• Partners and builds relationships with Global Quality Network and Global IT team members.
• Provides oversight and supports continuous improvement of quality systems.
• Support onboarding of new materials in TrackWise.
• Effectively review/approve GMP documents to ensure quality attributes are met (e.g., deviations, procedures, protocols, specifications, change controls).
• Participate in self-led inspections and/or provide support during internal inspections.
• Support regulatory inspection activities as needed by providing documentation and SME support.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or pharmaceutical-related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry with specific data stewardship experience.
• Fluent in English and German.
• On-site presence required.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Demonstrated understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Previous experience in GMP production environments.
• Proficiency with applicable computer systems including SAP, Trackwise, and Veeva
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team
• Ability to influence internally and externally.
• Root cause analysis/troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain quality systems.
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a Team to resolve an issue.
• Technical Writing and Communication Skills.
• Previous regulatory inspection readiness and inspection execution experience.
• Knowledge of operations business processes such as batch disposition, materials management, laboratory specification/method management.
• Previous experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Previous experience with device and parenteral product materials

Additional Information:

• Primary location is Alzey, Germany
• Ability to travel (approximately 10%)
• Ability to work overtime as required.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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