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Specialist, Supplier Quality Management
Purpose
Support key supplier quality management processes to ensure quality materials and services are used to manufacture safe and compliant product. Key activities could include supplier assessment/evaluations, supplier audit / audit program management, supplier qualification, quality assurance agreements, supplier change notifications and raw material specifications
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
Drive at least one of the following (1):
Drive the Supplier Qualification program; publish the approved supplier list, create and manage records in the qualification database, perform research and compile supplier qualification packets.
Drive the Supplier Change Notification evaluation program; manage the supplier notification inbox and associated tracking system, perform initial screening and evaluations of notifications, process changes in the relevant change control systems based on notification impacts, and track metrics associated with evaluation and record processing.
Drive the Material Specification program; draft new specification documents and review technical content, provide oversight for the specification document management system, partner internally and negotiate with suppliers to approve specification documents, obtain internal/external approval for specification documents and upload to SAP.
Support the following activities (3)
Support the supplier qualification program; perform research on supplier backgrounds and compile qualification packets, access and update records in the relevant qualification databases and provide feedback to requestors on qualification documentation.
Support the supplier documentation program; perform QAA risk assessments, field questions about QAA content and support QAA amendment process, route new Raw Material Specification documents internally and externally to obtain approval, upload approved specification documents to SAP, and perform review of specification documents against the supplier certificates.
Support the supplier change notification program; perform initial screening and evaluations of notifications, process changes in the relevant change control systems based on notification impacts.
Other tasks should include:
Support data gathering and compiling for monthly reports for SQMR, APR and/or SMF.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or equivalent field with a minimum of 4 years of experience of Quality or Manufacturing in pharmaceutical operations, preferably biotech.
An equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered
Knowledge of GMP
Proven ability as a team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to listen and understand the opinions and perspectives of others while influencing without authority with internal and external customers/stakeholders regarding possible recommendations.
The ability to multitask and support changing priorities
Strong written and oral communication skills, good presentation and influencing skills
Strong ability to plan and prioritize conflicting objectives to meet various goals under different SQM programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a scientific, technical, or equivalent field with 2 years of experience; Or Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience of Quality or Manufacturing in pharmaceutical operations, preferably biotech.
Possess any of the following certifications:
Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $89,764 - $134,646. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
This posting will be available for application until at least February 17th.
YOUR APPLICATIONBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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