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Research Development Quality And Risk Management Inspection Management Lead (All Genders)

Merck Kgaa
Merck KGaA
8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

### **Inspection Management Lead – Research Development Quality & Risk Management | Mumbai, India**  
**Job ID:** 280439 | **Location:** Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | **Job Type:** Full-time  

#### **Work Your Magic with Us!**  
Join a dynamic **global healthcare team** committed to **innovation, quality, and regulatory excellence** in **Oncology, Neurology, and Fertility**. If you're passionate about **inspection management, risk assessment, and compliance** in clinical research, this role is your opportunity to make a significant impact.  

### **Your Role**  
- **Inspection Coordination & Readiness**  
  - Lead **Health Authority Inspections** (GCP/GLP/GVP) for **Healthcare R&D projects and facilities**.  
  - Oversee **pre-inspection, execution, and close-out activities** in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.  
  - Establish **communication with inspectors**, manage **inspection agendas**, and provide full **operational support** during inspections.  
  - Ensure **timely response** to **pre-inspection requests** and facilitate **inspection response meetings**.  
- **Quality & Compliance Management**  
  - Drive **Inspection Readiness Strategies**, ensuring projects, studies, and country offices comply with global standards.  
  - Maintain **inspection records** in electronic systems and track **CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)** through closure.  
  - Establish **global inspection processes**, including alert channels, action teams, and knowledge-sharing platforms.  
  - Analyze **regulatory trends** and insights from public inspection reports to anticipate compliance challenges.  
- **Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration**  
  - Provide **strategic guidance** on Quality Management Systems and global **inspection policies**.  
  - Lead **mock inspections**, ensuring teams are prepared for real-world regulatory audits.  
  - Communicate QA issues and potential risks to leadership, supporting **continuous quality improvement**.  

### **What You’ll Need**  
- **Education:**  
  - **Minimum:** Bachelor’s degree in a **scientific or quality-related field**.  
  - **Preferred:** Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, MD).  
- **Experience:**  
  - **8+ years** in **Quality Assurance (QA) or Clinical Compliance** within **pharmaceutical/biotech industries**.  
  - **5+ years in Clinical QA**, including **GCP/GLP/GVP inspections** and **regulatory authority interactions** (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA).  
  - Expertise in **risk-based quality assurance, drug development processes, and regulatory guidelines**.  
- **Skills:**  
  - Strong **leadership, problem-solving, and strategic thinking** under high-pressure inspection conditions.  
  - Ability to **influence and negotiate** across **international, interdisciplinary teams**.  
  - Excellent **interpersonal, communication, and organizational** skills.  
  - Fluency in **English (written and spoken)**.  

### **What We Offer**  
Join a team where **diversity, inclusion, and innovation** drive excellence. We provide **career growth opportunities, a global working environment**, and the chance to **shape the future of quality and compliance in healthcare R&D**.  

🚀 **Apply now and become a leader in global inspection management!**