Quality Assurance Investigator
Do you have experience using problem-solving tools and investigations required for significant quality events? Would you like to apply your expertise and join an organisation that follows science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
An exciting 24months Fixed term Full-time opportunities
Utilise and promote Human and Organisation Performance attitudes to support the building of systems that are error tolerant.
Be part of a culture that protects the safety and well-being of self, others, and the environment
About AstraZeneca
Join a team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better – from patients and their families to all of us in society.
The North Ryde manufacturing facility remains an important center for both AstraZeneca and manufacturing in Australia. We are proud of our long heritage in Australia, where for more than 65 years, AstraZeneca has been providing medicines to treat many cancers and chronic diseases, saving lives and extending life for millions of Australians.
Benefits
An extra paid day off every month!
On-site car park and site staff canteen
Gym membership
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Validation Manager, you will act as a subject matter expert on the execution of problem-solving tools and investigations required for significant cross-functional quality events. Responsibilities include:
Improving compliance and reducing all types of waste through identification and mitigation of risks and continuous improvement initiatives.
Improving the capability of investigators and their technical writing skills through coaching and training in line with AZ and regulatory requirements, including SMART CAPA’s and significant effectiveness checks
Driving a site culture of excellence in investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and effective Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
Essential for the role
Degree qualification in a relevant field (engineering, science)
5+ years in a GMP environment, preferably pharmaceuticals
Proven experience in delivering significant change programs to uplift performance
Excellent communication, influencing, and facilitation skills
Highly skilled technical writer and ability to coach others
Experience in handling critical Quality issues.
Desirable for the role
Lean six sigma Green belt
Project management qualification
Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and is always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organization we stand with confidence in our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high-performing, inclusive, and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have a seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Dia Dutta.
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Our website https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/
Application Open Date: 8 March 2024
Application Close Date: 7 April 2024
Location: 47 Talavera Road North Ryde 2113
Salary: AUD106000
Date Posted
08-Mar-2024Closing Date
07-Apr-2024AstraZeneca 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.