CGT QRM Manager

The vision for the Cell & Gene Therapy Platform has been to develop an end-to-end organisation, integrating discovery, development and supply functions. This ensures that ground-breaking Cell and Gene Therapy medicines are seamlessly and expertly discovered developed and manufactured for clinical development and beyond. Organisationally the Cell & Gene Therapy Platform is composed of 5 functions: Synthetic Biochemistry, Discovery Research, Process Development, GMP Operations and Systems / Quality & Risk Management A key activity for CGT QRM is to maintain the CGT Licence to Operate & Internal Control Framework certification in an increasingly complex environment of compliance and oversight. This role is critical to integrate GSK and R&D quality, compliance and risk management policies and programs into the CGT business processes and ways of working, to ensure that the Internal Control Framework is integrated and compliant to corporate and regulatory standards Intially the role will focus on document management and written standards by ensuring CGT is compliant on the right written standards, and that these are easy to understand and follow. There is an expecations that other compliance related initiatives can be incorporated into this role to enable a flexible workforce. The CGT QRM manager will drive improvements across CGT quality and compliance performance (e.g. through reducing the number of deviations and CAPAs) by supporting authors in the composition of clear and effective written standards (e.g. SOPs, guidance). Key responsibilities include; * Single point of accountability, to facilitate maintenance and continuous improvement of CGT written standards and coordinate a robust stakeholder review process. * Primary CGT contact to explore and develop a plan to enable CGT to transition to Optimum ways of working to ensure timeliness and quality of written standards. * Partner with the CGT authors, to provide feedback on the written standard management process Manage and coordinate the review of written standards to ensure appropriate action is taken within the defined period. Review weekly plans and confirm CGT actions to be taken within the defined timeframe. * Provide critical input into the design and continuous improvement of CGT written standards and associated training. Partner with CGT authors to create proposals for new and revised written standards. Ensure individual standards adhere to defined document quality standards. * Ensure CGT processes are in alignment with industry regulations, GSK policies and the GSK Quality Management System. Partner with subject matter experts and Quality. Identify gaps and provide timely remediation. * Compile metrics on CGT performance and report to senior leaders to help drive quality performance. * Support authors of written standards in the completion of a learning needs assessment, development of effective learning materials and robust training delivery strategies. * Help manage stakeholder review. Identify with authors the key stakeholders to review the written standard and support author with providing stakeholders effective notification outlining their responsibilities. * Utilise iReview and stakeholder review meetings. Accountability for development and continuous improvement of CGT document management ways of working, systems and processes throughout the entire document lifecyle, including third party documentation processes and ways of working Acting as a delegate for the Head, systems and QRM when necessary Closing Date for Applications:9th June 2020 Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert. When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. *LI-GSK Why You? Required Qualifications and experience: * Bachelor's degree/ or relevant experience * Significant experience with the Pharmaceutical Industry, in drug development / CMC activities. * Knowledge of the Internal Control Framework * Experience of embedding new ways of working * Experience of non-regulated, and GMP processes necessary to develop a medicine ready for commercial release and supply to the clinic. * Ab