Director/Associate Director, Quality Assurance

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Responsible for quality and regulatory compliance related to GMP/GQP/QMS, Pharmaceuticals and Devices. Will ensure all systems, processes and their outcomes comply with applicable international and national standards, regulations and guidelines.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual to supervise the local Quality Assurance and Control Activities for release of commercial product in Japan, and will be responsible for the day-to-day Quality Control of the Japanese operations.

• Act as Quality Assurance Officer (Hinseki) and lead GQP/QMS activities

• Conduct or supervision of quality assurance activities, including but not limited to, product release, self-inspection, training, handling of defects, quality complaint and change control.

• Document Control and management for GQP/QMS/GDP

• Introduction and maintenance of Quality Systems including CSV and ER/ES within Veeva Quality and QMS

• Product market release in Japan

• Corrective Action and Preventive Action

• Conduct internal process audits and external supplier audits as necessary

• Communication and negotiation with External Suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Creation and Maintenance of Quality Agreements for Japan Suppliers

• Collaboration with Drug Safety pharmacovigilance

• Product Artwork review and approval

• Others quality assurance related tasks as Quality Assurance Officer (Hinseki)

• Reporting of any Quality related issue to the Marketing Supervisor General (Sokatsu)

• Communication with Global QA and External Suppliers

• Ensure the consistency between JNDA dossiers and actual operating process

• Manage Quality and Regulatory compliance tasks of the GMP inspections and FMA registration

• Correspondence with MHLW, PMDA and Tokyo Metropolitan office

• Lead and manage the GQP team, providing guidance and support as their people manager

Who You Are:

• At least 5 years of QA experience in regulated industry such as pharmaceutical,biologics or device.

• Knowledge of ICH and GMP/GQP/QMS regulation

• Understanding of PMDA inspection and License inspection procedures

• Demonstrated understanding of the science underlying relevant diseases and its impact on the Quality process.

• Strong understanding of the drug development process.

• Demonstrated understanding of legal, regulatory and compliance policies

• Experience with effectively managing PMDA inspections, working with regulators, and external supplier audits.

• Must have good communication and presentation skills (verbal and written / Japanese and English)

• Must have ability to meet tight deadlines and be efficient, detail oriented, flexible, and a self-starter.

• Good problem solving skills including root cause analysis approaches

• Demonstrated knowledge with the following regulations and guidance:

  • ICH Q10 – Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

  • Japanese GMP for Drugs

  • Basic knowledge of Japanese device regulations

• Ability to make risk-based decisions based on current laws, regulations and experience

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy and conciseness.

• Demonstrated experience improving, developing and implementing new processes

• Works effectively across functions and global environment as a team player

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• An uncompromising ethical standard and level of conduct are essential.

• Bachelor’s degree (scientific or clinical background desirable) required; advanced degree preferred

• Pharmacist is a plus

• Experience as Hinseki (Quality Assurance Officer) in Pharma is a plus

• Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core corporate competencies of: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect and Integrity; along with any other position specific competenciesIndividuals must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace

• Non-smoker

• Travel up to 30% (domestic and international), some of which will be overnight in nature

Life at Insmed

インスメッド日本オフィスは、国会議事堂を望む東京の中心部、溜池山王駅直結の好立地に位置しています。最新のワークスタイルに対応したフリーアドレス制を導入し、開放的で柔軟な働き方を実現しています。カフェエリアでは部門を超えた自由なコミュニケーションやコラボレーションを促進する空間を創り出しています。
日本法人の拠点として、患者さんにより良い医療をお届けするため、社員一同が一丸となって日々邁進しています。
社員一人一人の充実した働き方を実現するためのサポート：
• ワークライフバランスの実現
フレキシブルな勤務時間や充実した休暇制度
• 魅力的な報酬制度
退職金制度、株式報酬制度、従業員持株制度（ESPP）への参加機会
• キャリア開発支援
社内研修、外部研修プログラムの活用、LinkedIn Learning、業務に特化した専門研修
• 先進的な学習支援
AI搭載の学習ツール、社内リソースへのアクセスを支援するデジタルアシスタント
• グローバルの表彰制度や従業員リソースグループ活動
• ハイブリッドワーク環境の整備
場所や時差を超えたシームレスな協働を実現する最新テクノロジー、充実したIT支援体制

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