Director, US Safety Compliance

Site Name: USA - North Carolina - Research Triangle Park Posted Date: Apr 21 2022 Are you energized by the opportunity to implement and impact key functions that will ensure quality and compliance pertinent to US Safety regulations and standards? If so, this US Safety Compliance Director role could be an ideal opportunity to explore. As US Safety Compliance Director this role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following… Ensure that KPIs related to FDA and License Partner reporting compliance and quality, are monitored and tracked, review trending analysis, and escalate issues as needed. Serve as the local compliance point of contact for Global Safety and for other functions in R&D. Own the impact assessment and local implementation of global written standards, including the authoring/ maintenance of local standards as needed (including safety activities for USMA written standards). Perform periodic review and updates to local country SOP/Manual and implement safety activities, including training to local teams as required. Perform safety compliance activities allocated to the Named Safety Contact (NSC), and/or ensure appropriate delegation in consultation with the RPVD. Act as the local Record Retention Champion/Steward to ensure adherence with GSK's Record Retention Policy. Ensure there is a robust process for management of the US Safety Mailboxes and that the US Contact details are kept up to date in the LOC Contact List and elsewhere as appropriate. Serve as the primary contact for Independent Business Monitoring (IBM) activities, including, but not limited to local Risk. Management, Management Monitoring, Training, Communication and Written Standards in support of the overarching Internal Control Framework. ~This includes processes and systems to ensure completion of annual training on HSI for internal and external audiences and collect and monitor compliance of this training. Perform local issue management activities, including SQIs, and escalate to RPVD as needed. Author and track CAPAs and to confirm the root cause/issue was addressed. Serve as the local safety point of contact for local audits and inspections. Implement business continuity plans for US reporting-related requirements for HSI. Drive the implementation of transformational projects or other process improvement initiatives in the US Safety Team. Perform delegated activities from the US Regional PV Ops Director or other US Directors as requested. Why you? We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Basic Qualifications: Minimum 7 years' experience in Pharmacovigilance, including 3+ years' experience working with US regulations and/or GxP requirements. Strong knowledge of US pharmacovigilance regulations for investigational and post-marketing requirements. Demonstrated experience interacting with cross functional stakeholders, including senior leaders. Experience interacting with the FDA and other regulatory authorities Experience with participation in audits. Experience with CAPA management - including performing root cause analysis. Ability to review and interpret KPIs. Ability to manage and influence cross functional teams High attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proficiency in Microsoft office software (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and database systems. If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Quality Management Systems, Veeva a plus. Experience in authoring and implementing SOPs/written standards. Experience with issuing and managing training plans for third parties/commercial teams. Why GSK? Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities: Agile and distributed decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk Managing individual and team performance. Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution. Implementing change initiatives and leading change. Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams. Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally. Developing people and building a talent pipeline. Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation. Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally. Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen. #LI-GSK If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US). GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. 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