PV Specialist-PV QA Audit

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Global Head Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance in defining the strategy for and establish a robust, integrated PV Quality Management System. 

• Drive the development, implementation and oversight of all quality aspects of the Pharmacovigilance Quality Management System (PV QMS). 

• To work closely with the Global Head of PV QA, Global Head of PV, and Regional/Functional Heads to help define PV QMS strategies and ensure the fulfilment of regulatory requirements. 

• Act as a back-up/designee to Global Head PV QA, as required. 

• Support in the creation, revision and withdrawal of PV-related procedural documents. 

• Ensure PV processes have appropriate documentation and identify any process gaps. Maintain document review and life-cycle. 

• Review and provide input to PV documents as needed to ensure PV processes are adequately documented. 

• Provide QA support in the roll-out of IT tools in the Pharmacovigilance function. 

• Support in achieving a robust, inspection-ready quality management system for PV which meets internal quality standards and global regulatory requirements for PV quality. 

• Provide support for the conduct and management of regulatory authority inspections. 

• Support preparation efforts including training of personnel on inspection behavior and how to answer inspector questions, assist in the generation of story boards to cover key areas and to provide SME lists for interview. Manage the logistics for the inspection conduct, including availability of rooms, scribe, and technology as required. 

• Support the Global Head Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance in defining a risk based approach to the selection of affiliates and commercial partners (licensee partners, distributors, vendors) for audit. 

• Ensure routine, regular end to end audit of the PV system. 

• Support the conduct of third party audits of DRL as needed to ensure appropriate management of regulatory inspections for PV. 

• Support in fulfilling regulatory requirements for a full, systematic approach to auditing the PV system. 

• Work with the Global Head of PV and Global Head PV QA to establish a process for the tracking of self-identified, unplanned and planned deviations from PV processes. 

• nsure CAPA from audit and inspections are appropriate and adequately address the findings. Define a process for tracking of CAPA from audit and inspection to resolution and ensure CAPA effectives checks are made in accordance with regulatory requirements. 

• Ensure that the streamlined process is established for escalation of overdue CAPA to ensure robust processes for deviation and CAPA management as a requirement of a functioning QMS. 

• To drive the development of cross-functional CAPAs, where the buy-in from other departments in addition to PV is needed to reach desired outcomes. 

• Support in identifying areas for development/process improvement to promote efficiencies. 

• Participate / contribute to organization wide initiatives and responses to new regulatory requirements. Maintain a contemporary knowledge of current industry trends, standards and methodologies as it relates to PV quality management. 

Educational Qualification

Graduation or Masters in any discipline. Science/Pharmacy/ Medicine

Minimum Work Experience

8+ years experience within pharma industry.

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

• Broad knowledge of global regulations for pharmacovigilance, in particular ICH guidelines, FDA, EMA and Good Vigilance Practices (GVP) guidelines. 

• Demonstrates expertise related to understanding the principles and application of quality and regulatory compliance. 

• Demonstrates leadership within cross-functional team environment. 

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate and influence the outcomes of the decision-making process. 

• Strong negotiation skills encouraging discussion and driving decisions to desired results. 

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Relationship Management 

• Build relationships with key stakeholders (within PV and other related functions). 

• Support the cross-functional development and resolution of PV system related CAPA. 

• Maintain a contemporary knowledge of current industry trends, standards and methodologies as it relates to PV quality management. 

• Identify areas of improvement and propose recommendations in functional reviews; develop and implement action plan for approved changes. 

• Process Improvement / Standardization 

• Maintain a contemporary knowledge of current industry trends, standards and methodologies as it relates to PV quality management. 

• Identify areas of improvement and propose recommendations in functional reviews; develop and implement action plan for approved changes. 

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

" Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

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