Quality Operations Compliance Specialist (JR00007186)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Operations Specialist is accountable for ensuring cGMP compliance within the site’s quality systems and is expected to identify and escalate areas of risk, provide guidance and support in the interpretation and enforcement of regulatory guidelines, and support site project initiatives. Primary responsibilities include: Customer Complaint handling, review and approval of Change Control documents, maintaining the site’s compliance with Zoetis Quality standards, review and approval of action items, commitment tracking items, Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) and interim reports, .

The Quality Operations Specialist will also assist in the support regulatory agency, customer and internal audits conducted at the site, provide support for market action activities and will assist in the identification and communication site and department metrics.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures cGMP compliance within the site’s quality systems
• Interpretation and enforcement of 9CFR, EU and other regulatory guidelines
• Provides guidance and support within cGMP systems for site colleagues
• Handling of customer complaints
• Support regulatory agency, customer and internal audits
• Review and approval of action items / commitment tracking items
• Review and approval of interim reports
• Support market action activities
• Support change management activities
• Assist in the review and assessment of Zoetis Quality Standards (ZQS)
• Collection and communication of site and department metrics
• Maintain department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Regulatory Affairs

Manufacturing

Procurement

Supply Chain

EHS

EMU

GQCA

Governmental Regulatory Authorities

Qualified Persons

External Suppliers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Indicate the formal education, certification or license required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Risk Management
• Investigation and Problem Solving
• Demonstrated technical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of local, federal and international regulations
• Organization skills
• Verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external colleagues
• 6-sigma or statistical skills (preferred)

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Lift materials up to 40lbs

Ability to sit, stand and walk

Some travel may be required

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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