This role, reporting to the Sr. Director Quality Operations, will work in collaboration with GDP and GxP functions at the USA affiliate office, including T **rade/Supply Chain and Regulatory.** The **Associate Director, Quality Operations** is responsible for the release of commercial product into the US market and potential outbound shipments for global markets. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with **manufacturing and distribution channels** . This role is also responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures relevant to appropriate distribution of commercial drug, as well as working with corporate to ensure **external vendors** involved **in GDP storage and distribution** are audited. **Summary / purpose of the position** The Quality Operations Associate Director role is responsible for supporting **commercial distribution activities,** maintaining current Good Distribution Practices related to commercial product distribution US affiliate office, including: a) Management of outsourced **third-party logistics service provider** operations involved in managing commercial **drug distribution.** b) Release of commercial products for **distribution** c) Management of and response to **temperature excursions, product replacement requests, serialization issues, and logistics complaints** for commercial products d) **Deviations, CAPAs and change controls** related to GDP operations. e) Annual GDP training development f) Ownership of local **Vendor Management** and external audit program g) Maintaining KPIs and metrics related to GDP. h) Other tasks as assigned related to GDP Quality Operations, including documentation management assistance, SOP writing and revision, audits and inspection support, and new product launches. i) Adherence to all applicable SOP’s, policies, and regulatory requirements **Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:** + Day-to-day management of **third-party logistics service provider** operations involved in commercial drug distribution. + Distribution release of commercial batches to trade and for shipment to other markets, including review of shipping records and temperature traces for all **international and domestic shipments** of commercial product, certificates of analysis for accuracy and compliance, shipment and receipt documentation, and disposition of commercial drug product + Establishing and maintaining relationships with manufacturing and distribution channels + Review, assessment and responses to **temperature excursions, product replacement requests, serialization issues** , and logistics complaints for commercial products + Development and maintenance of Quality Technical Agreements + Quality oversight of **temperature-controlled shipper** qualifications + Ownership of local Vendor Management and external audit program + Communication, initiation, and management of any GDP related Deviations, CAPAs and change controls + Review and update Annual GDP training materials. + Maintain and report on KPI metrics. + Other tasks as assigned related to GDP Quality Operations, including documentation management assistance, SOP writing and revision, audits and inspection support, and new product launches. + Completing and maintaining up-to-date training and training records on functions performed + Adheres to all applicable SOP’s, policies, and regulatory requirements + **Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in science related are.** **Experience:** + Minimum **12+ years of experience in Quality responsible for oversight of Good Distribution Practices** and third-party logistics in a pharmaceutical or similar setting + **SAP e** xperience is preferred. + Experience with **electronic platforms for quality systems management** and training **Key Technical Competencies Required** + Knowledge of US **GDP regulations and DSCSA requirements,** **cold chain shipping** and shipper qualifications, and vendor qualification + Highly organized + Strong demonstrated communication skills + Agile in decision making + Ability to collaborate across departments and levels. - + Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. + Up to 10% travel required for this role. About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com. US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.