About Astellas:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Opportunity:
As the Lead, Quality Assurance (QA), Italy, you will be responsible for ensuring the compliant and efficient implementation and maintenance of the Affiliate Quality Management System. Your work will support Astellas' commitment to providing patients with safe, effective, and consistently available healthcare products.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all activities governed by Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Guidelines are performed and recorded according to the (global) Quality Management System, implementing improvements to address inefficiencies and non-conformances.
- Lead communications with competent authorities responsible for pharmaceutical affairs, particularly regarding changes and recalls.
- Conduct impact assessments of local and global changes in operations and regulatory requirements on product quality and availability, ensuring that an appropriate action plan is implemented to adjust the Quality Management System as needed.
- Drive the successful implementation of a Quality Culture within the affiliate.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Solid and relevant experience in a comparable role in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Significant implementation experience and understanding of GDP, GMP, and Quality Management Systems.
- Sound knowledge of the QA landscape and associated procedures within the country.
- Excellent organizational, coordination, diplomatic, negotiation, presentation, and communications skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with external bodies including national competent authorities.
- Fluent in English and Italian languages.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
- Solid experience with Trackwise (Digital), Veeva and SAP systems.
- Experience with coaching and mentoring (QA) people.
- Significant experience in handling regulatory interfaces such as inspections and audits.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Additional Information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- This position is based in Milan, Italy.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum 2 days per week in our Italy office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
- Opportunity and support to continuous development
- Inspiring work climate
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.