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Senior Manager, Information Systems Quality and Data Integrity
Job Description
General position summary: Manages resources to provide Quality oversight of Data Integrity and Technology for GxP lifecycle activities and practices for Vertex Cell and Gene Therapy (VCGT). Additionally, acts as a Subject Matter Expert for electronic Data Integrity topics.
Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Facilitate holistic data integrity reviews by partnering with QA and stakeholders to conduct end to end business processes assessments.
- Prioritize gaps and risks and provide oversight to needed remediation activities.
- Serving as a Strategic Quality Lead (providing quality oversight, project management, leadership, and participation) for IT function managed computerized system life cycle (SLC) activities for VCGT GxP systems.
- Collaborating with GxP QA groups to provide support for inspections and mock audits.
- Collaborating with GxP QA groups to host agency inspections.
- Managing and Facilitating Data Mapping initiatives for programs level processes.
- Owning and managing electronic data integrity training.
- Providing Business Analyst skills and resources to projects across QA to facilitate requirements gathering, development of process/ data flow maps, and data integrity assessments.
- Authoring, reviewing, and approving work process documents (SOPs and Work Instructions).
- Generating and maintaining metrics for Quality Leadership Teams.
- Identifying, escalating, monitoring/ reporting, and resolving quality risks and gaps to Quality Leadership Teams.
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
- Leading oversight of electronic data integrity compliance guidance for VCGT GxP systems.
- Assessing emerging needs in the industry to identify technology/ skills gaps within the team.
- Coordinating with project stakeholders, GxP QA areas, and business representatives to ensure QISM is involved, informed, and accountable for VCGT activities and initiatives within the QISM scope.
- Participating in defining and executing VCGT operational and aspirational strategies.
This position is accountable to ensure the successful execution of the following:
- Review and approval of SLC and QMS processes related deliverables.
- Participating in Program Integrated Risk Governance Teams as the Data Integrity Lead.
- Conducting (including the scheduling, preparation, conduct, reporting, and follow-up/ closure of) electronic data integrity audits, as needed to support the Data Integrity of VCGT systems, processes, and data.
- Participating in VCGT GxP Quality Leadership Teams.
- Managing people by workforce planning, employee development, talent acquisition, performance oversight, and communication.
- Participate in the oversight and Governance of Quality-Owned Computerized Systems and Processes.
- Participate in the definition and implementation of the Quality Technology Roadmap.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Lead by Example
- Learn, Teach and Develop.
- Foster Exceptional Collaboration
- Drive Break Through Results
- Promote Enterprise Thinking
Education and Experience qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Information Management, or STEM related area of study required.
- 6 or more years of experience in Computerized Systems Quality Assurance and Data Integrity in the Pharma or Biotech industry is required.
- Deep and broad knowledge of applicable GxP (and Electronic Records/ Electronic Signatures) industry regulations.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international)
- Certified Quality Auditor Certification (ASQ) or equivalent
- Certified Data Integrity Manager or equivalent
- Certified Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence
We’re enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid- or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:
1. Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week on regularly scheduled days; or select
2. On-Site work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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