Senior Manager Site Self Inspection Lead

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior Manager - Site Self Inspection Lead role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Creation and tracking of the site self-inspection plan, inclusive of self-inspection scheduling and development of self-inspection agenda.

• Liaising with Site Leadership and Global Operations Auditing to gain alignment on self-inspection plan schedule and scope.

• Leading and participating in site self-inspections. Ensuring each self-inspection is appropriately recorded and communicated. Performing frequent unplanned and planned walk-through inspections of the facility.

• Evaluation and tracking of CAPA items from self-inspections and providing guidance to site functions to ensure robust, holistic actions are developed.  Ensuring that CAPAs are verified for effectiveness.

• Prepare annual trend reports for site self-inspection data and collaborate across Viatris to identify Global and/or regional opportunities. Facilitate bi-monthly reviews with site and global personnel to discuss site learnings and opportunities.

• Responsible for Site Audit Module and associated processes and procedures.

• Support overall site Inspection Readiness Plan, participating as required in site Board of Health inspections.

• Participate in Global Operations Audits of Viatris facilities.

• Perform external audits of third-party suppliers as aligned with site and GOA requirements.

• Participate in global audit training and disseminate relevant detail to site teams. Provide training and coaching as required to broader site self-inspection team.

• Support any of the site quality culture initiatives.

• Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.

• Perform other duties as required by management.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline from a four-year college or university is required.  MBA is a plus.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a GXP setting, extending across a range of functions inclusive of Quality Assurance.

• Extensive understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP and global government regulations, including Viatris policies, procedures and associated documents (corporate, regional, site), local regulations, US FDA, WHO  EMA, ICH and ISO 9001 (as applicable to the site) and a  comprehensive understanding of how areas collectively integrate and contribute to achieving the goals of the business.

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of quality system requirements; including a demonstrated ability to evaluate and apply global GMP’s to support evaluation and enhancement to site systems and processes. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in quality systems.

• Demonstrated personal leadership, accountability, and organizational skills with proven ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

• Comprehensive and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills are required. May be required to communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and collaborate with individuals and groups at multiple levels across the organization including senior leadership of various functional lines across Viatris.

• Travel Expectation: Some travel expected. Potential for travel up to 20% of time.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.