Quality Manager and Responsible Person

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Quality Manager and Responsible Person (RP) is responsible for ensuring compliance of Perrigo Supply Chain International DAC organisation and activities with the general conditions of the Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and the current requirements of Good Distribution Practice as outlined in Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use of 24 November 2013 and in Guidelines of 19 March 2015 on Principles of Good Distribution Practice of Active Substances of Medicinal Products for Human Use.

This is a very exciting opportunity to work with a global organisation where the Headquarters is based in Dublin, Ireland. There is the opportunity to develop the skill set of the RP due to the ever-changing dynamic of the business. This RP will work closely with the local and international functions to support ongoing changes due to the centralisation of supply flows. This will allow the RP to bring their knowledge and experiences into the ongoing project(s).

This role requires RP experience on a WDA, and the candidate must be based in the Republic of Ireland.

Scope of the Role

Ensure compliance of the organisation and activities with the general conditions of the applicable Wholesale Distribution Authorization (WDA)

Ensure that a Quality Management System is implemented and maintained by focusing on the management of authorised activities and the accuracy and quality of records.

Approving the initial and continuous training programme for all personnel involved in distribution activities and performing assignment and maintenance of training curricula in the Global LMS system.

Ensuring compliance of the organization and activities with the current requirements of Good Distribution Practice, as defined by the Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use of 24 November 2013 and in Guidelines of 19

March 2015 on Principles of Good Distribution Practice of Active Substances for Medicinal products for Human Use

Coordinating and performing promptly any recall operations of medicinal products

Ensuring that all customer complaints within the scope of operations are processed appropriately.

Performing the qualification and approval of suppliers and customers

Approving any contract between the Contract Giver and the Contract Acceptor which specifies their respective responsibilities relating to wholesale distribution and/or transportation of medicinal products.

Ensuring that self-inspections are performed at appropriate regular intervals following a prearranged programme and necessary corrective measures are put in place.

Delegating his/her duties when absent and keeping appropriate records relating to any delegation.

Involvement in any decision to quarantine or dispose of returned, rejected, recalled or falsified products.

Notify and consult with the HPRA on potential recalls or critical quality issues which may impact patient safety.

Ensuring that any additional requirements imposed on certain products by national law are adhered to, as foreseen in Article 83 of Directive 2001/83/EC.

Approving Standard Operating Procedures / Forms / Work Instructions and any applicable documentation associated with the WDA and GDP.

Chair Management Review and ensure relevant CAPAs are assigned and adequately addressed.

Verifying a process is in place for validation activities associated with computerised systems.

Ensuring risk assessment philosophies and methodologies are used in line with ICH Q9

Notify the HPRA of any change of Responsible Person or deputy by means of submission of a variation to the WDA.

Ensuring vendors are supplied with current valid copies of the applicable WDA (upon request).

The RP is responsible for ensuring that all relevant information regarding the period of responsibility/delegation to DRP is communicated.

Ensuring that the relevant customers are informed in the event of a distributor becoming aware of a shortage in supply.

Experience Required

Primary degree or equivalent in biological or chemical sciences, pharmacy, medicinal science or a related discipline.

Typically five years’ work experience in the field of pharmaceutical manufacture and/or pharmaceutical distribution.

Experience in the use of root cause analysis and CAPAs in the investigation and resolution of deviations.

Experience in the assessment of authorisations and bona fides across international markets, including non-EU jurisdictions.

Experience in the use of standard business applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideally qualified as an RP or QP.

Training Requirements:

Perrigo SOPs as per the RP curricula

Act as Responsible Person (RP) in accordance with Directive 2004/27/EC

Act as main contact for the competent authorities for quality for Ireland

To ensure compliance with the Statutory Instruments, e.g. S.I. No. 415 of 2022 MEDICINAL PRODUCTS (CONTROL OF WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS

Third Party training on the role of the RP

GDP training

HPRA guidance training

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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