Associate Director, R&D Quality Good Pharmacovigilance Practice

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

The Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP) Quality Lead is responsible for supporting the Director, GVP Quality, in implementing and maintaining a balanced, proactive, global approach to GVP Quality Assurance. This position will be primarily responsible for ensuring Pharmacovigilance (PV) activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidelines, laws and internally established standards, procedures and practices.  This role offers the opportunity to shape a global GVP QA framework supporting a growing oncology pipeline, with visibility to senior leadership and direct impact on inspection readiness and regulatory success.

Essential Functions of the job:

• Audit & Inspection Leadership

  • Conduct and support Quality Assurance (QA) activities related to applicable PV regulatory requirements, guidelines, laws and internally established standards, procedures and practices for all phases of drug development

  • Lead, coordinate and support PV inspection readiness activities and contribute to regulatory health authority inspections conduct and management

• Quality Systems & Risk Management

  • Develop/improve and manage quality systems and processes:

• Enhance PV risk-based audit strategy and annual assessment processes in line with regulatory requirements, changing product profile, emerging markets and business dev.

• Responsible for managing/overseeing routine/for cause audits of vendors, partners, processes, affiliate etc.

• Supporting the activities related to the vendor management processes and assessments as well as sub-contractors, etc.

• Maintaining Key QA requirements in line with GVP legislation such as investigations, Quality Events (QEs), Deviations, CAPAs, Findings, Change controls, etc.

• Overseeing and managing Quality Management Risk plans and management reviews

• Conducting/managing review of key PV procedures and documents

• Developing quality KPI’s and metrics and measures to drive assessment and continuous improvement

• Management and review of trends and report significant issues and system deficiencies to senior management, as appropriate

• Coordinate and/or administer GCP/GVP training, as needed

• Participate in the review of metrics (i.e. deviation, etc.) as part of Quality Management Risk approach to identify gaps, trends and the need for process improvements

• Vendor Oversight

  • Strong global knowledge and understanding of international PV regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials and pharmacovigilance operations

• Metrics & Continuous Improvement

  • Keep up to date with knowledge of GVP requirements and implement them in GVP QA procedures and day to day tasks

  • Develop tools and assessment improvements using AI to increase efficiency in routine processes

  • Participate and support as backup to the Head, GVP QA to enhance performance and maintain accountability for the implementation of BeOne QA systems

• Cross-functional Leadership

  • Coordinate / cooperate with interfacing departments such as Global Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Medical affairs, Clinical operations, Quality to ensure implementation of PV requirements.

  • Superb attention to detail, excellent review skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Exercise sound and balanced judgment in ensuring that written procedures are followed and in evaluating quality systems, processes, procedures, plans and protocols for compliance

  • Participate and represent R&D Quality in meetings and discussions

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree and 8+ years of Pharmacovigilance experience required

• Master’s degree and 6+ years of related experience preferred

• Expert global knowledge of GVPs and GCP requirements

• Understanding of international regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials and pharmacovigilance operation

• Able to lead in a matrixed global organization, people and process, support with reviews and day to day tasks

• Ability to resolve complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors

• Promote continuous improvements in quality systems and department infrastructure; assist with creation / revision of appropriate SOPs

• Proven ability in driving quality process improvement initiatives

Computer Skills: Microsoft 365, Veeva, SumTotal, ACE Audit utopia, Smartsheet

Other Qualifications:  

• Budgeting and finance skills Auditor certification a plus

• Quality System certification a plus

Travel:  30% travel may be required

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.