Director Quality Assurance
Job Details
Full Job Description
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) experience is mandatory for this role
At ICON, it’s our people that set us
apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our
customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve
patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key
values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an
organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership
and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that
delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every
touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug
development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we
need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are,
join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment,
with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector,
and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
The role :
As a member of Quality & Compliance senior leadership team,
the Director ensures that the Quality Management System, QA
activities, processes, and associated policies and SOPs are
appropriate to ensure that regulatory requirements, client
deliverables, and other legal obligations are met at the highest
quality. Defines and implements key strategies for improvement of
services. Productively works with senior leadership from other Quality
& Compliance functions to ensure efficient operations across the
Quality & Compliance organization to effect and/or support solutions
for complex quality, process and operational challenges/issues.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) experience is mandatory for this role
The main responsibilities :
You will lead, develop, grow and manage the Quality Assurance team, ensuring that an effective management structure is in place in the QA Team.
You will ensure that an effective audit program is implemented, in order to provide assurances that clinical studies managed by ICON are of the highest standard and are in compliance with the requirements of ICON or Sponsor SOPs, study protocols, relevant regulations and guidelines and with ISO 9000 requirements.
You will proactively ensure that the ICON QMS procedures are updated in line with changes in laws, standards and regulations and to ensure process improvements, and business needs are met
You will serve as the division expert on Quality related matters
You will provide periodic reports on defined key quality indicators to business operations and upper management
In conjunction with the Finance department, you will prepare the QA department budget and ensure effective cost control
You will provide input/support to operational teams on issue resolution and process improvements
You will provide input in to Global Quality & Compliance Leadership for strategic direction
You will meet with clients and potential clients when necessary
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why
we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high
performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive
salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark
them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of
performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range
of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer
competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life
assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years
ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive
benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged
to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting
change.
ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer
and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and
harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability,
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please let us know through the form below.
#LI-ML2
#LI-Hybrid
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply: link
Director Quality Assurance
IRE
All Direct Job Ads are subject to WhatJobs Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by WhatJobs. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.