求人・転職情報

This role is responsible for promoting quality and regulatory compliance for pharmaceuticals and medical devices through GMP/GQP/QMS activities in Japan.
The position supervises local Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations, including product release, audits, change control, and regulatory correspondence.
As the Quality Assurance Officer (Hinseki), the role leads the GQP team and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with local and global requirements.

品質保証を統括するポジションです。
品質をリーダーとして、QMSガバナンス、GxPコンプライアンス、薬事における監督を行います。

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. At our company, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join our team as an Associate Director, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and safety of our products through strategic oversight of global API suppliers.


【Responsibilities】
・Serve as the primary Quality liaison for strategic API suppliers, ensuring sustained compliance with GMP, company standards, global regulations (EU, FDA, others), Annex 1 where applicable, and the our company Quality Manual.
・Maintain and negotiate Quality Agreements; ensure alignment with Commercial Agreements and update as needed.
・Assess supplier capability using risk-based tools; plan and lead on-site/remote audits, issue evidence-based reports, and drive effective CAPA with verification of effectiveness.
・Strengthen supplier Quality Management Systems (change control, deviations, CAPA, OOS/OOT, document control, training, internal audits, management review).
・Review, approve, and manage supplier change controls; coordinate regulatory impact assessments with cross-functional partners.
・Lead investigations into deviations, OOS/OOT, microbiological excursions, stability issues, and complaints; ensure robust root-cause analysis, remediation, and required regulatory reporting.
・Provide oversight for technology transfers and support process validation to ensure compliant, robust product realization.
・Drive inspection readiness and represent our company during regulatory interactions and inspections.
・Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and periodic reviews; identify trends and implement systemic corrective/preventive actions.
・Collaborate with Technical, Regulatory, Procurement/Supply Chain, and manufacturing sites to ensure alignment, timely issue resolution, and risk management.
・Proactively escalate critical quality or supply-continuity risks to senior management with clear, actionable recommendations.
・Coach and mentor supplier and internal teams to build capability and foster a strong quality culture.
・Operate effectively in a global, virtual, matrixed environment; travel to supplier sites as required and keep the Director, SQA informed of status, opportunities, and issues.