Quality Associate Director, MCOQ
Core
Develop, support, and drive excellence in MCOQ GMP/GDP Quality activities to maintain the local License to Operate for AstraZeneca's distribution business.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Associate Director (Distribution/Wholesale)
Builds
Quality systems, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness for local markets.
Domain
Pharmaceutical distribution / Wholesale / GMP/GDP/GSP
Required skills
GMP/GDP/GSP compliance, Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory agency interaction, audit management, risk identification, continuous improvement, vendor program management, issue resolution, recall management, strategic planning, cross-functional leadership.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of best practices in quality management, ability to work independently in project settings, troubleshooting capabilities, change management.
Technologies
GxP processes, QMS tools, regulatory databases.
Responsibilities
Define and deploy GMP/GDP policies and standards; support GMP/GDP/GSP audits and inspections; ensure QMS compliance and continuous improvement; represent Quality on cross-functional teams; provide training and coaching for the Quality network; manage regulatory interactions and license maintenance; lead troubleshooting activities; conduct compliance reviews for external suppliers; achieve country KPIs and quality objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight