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Job Title: Senior IT Quality Manager \xe2\x80\x93 ProjectsCareer Level - EIntroduction to Role:Join us at AstraZeneca as a Senior IT Quality Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Projects, where you will be protecting our license to operate through industry-leading delivery and maintenance of world-class compliant innovation, projects, and services. This role is truly global in scale with resources in Asia, EU, North America, and South America supporting a broad stakeholder community. You will be part of a forward-thinking IT Quality Management team that understands the evolving external regulatory landscape, AZ\'s internal business processes, and are experts at integrating business appropriate risk management techniques.Accountabilities:As a Senior IT Quality Manager, you will use your pharmaceutical regulatory compliance experience and intelligence to support and deliver an integrated IT QM strategy. You will be responsible for understanding and applying regulatory compliance policies and standards. Using a risk-based approach, you will proactively engage and support the delivery of compliant projects and programmes. You will also have the opportunity to represent AstraZeneca on external industry forums.Essential Skills/Experience:BA, BSc in Computer or Life Sciences or equivalent, with 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry regulatory requirementsKnowledge and experience of working with/providing regulatory support including computerised system validation/assurance activities.Knowledge of industry good practice and standards such as ISO 9000, ISO 27002, CMMI, GAMP, GxP, ITIL, S404 Sarbanes-OxleyExperience of contributing to implementation of a Quality and/or Compliance strategy with the ability to prioritise and understand the impact of the decisions madeExperience of operating across business functions and geographies in large, complex and evolving IT environmentsKnowledge of emerging regulatory/digital trends and risks affecting the pharmaceutical industryStrong communication, influencing and relationship building skills, capable of discussing technical IT terms with a non-technical business audienceStrong change leadership and team working skillsAbility to make pragmatic decisions by analysing complex/time-critical situations, assessing risks and identifying mitigating compliance/quality requirementsConcern for impact, analytically minded and able to prioritise and plan using initiativeHigh levels of drive, energy, resilience and a desire for professional excellenceAbility to hold self and others accountable for actionsBroad IT management experience including project or service managementFamiliarity with technical concepts in infrastructure or applicationsUnderstanding of Lean principles, tools and techniquesWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That\'s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn\'t mean we\'re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca, we dare to lead. We\'re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We\'re part of a global company that\'s investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry. With investment behind us, there\'s no slowing us down. There\'s no better place to make a big impact.Ready to make a difference? Apply today!Date Posted 06-Jun-2024Closing DateAstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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