We are IMETA

ROPU IMETA is a Regional Operating Unit consisting of 6 mid-sized Operating Units: India, Turkey, Southern Africa (South Africa & Sub Sahara Africa) Northeast & West Africa, Near East & UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf & East Africa (SAGEA).

IMETA is home to more than 47 nationalities. We are a myriad of color and culture and embracing this diversity is one of our greatest opportunities.

We are a powerhouse of talent, and we work together to ensure that we grow, nurture, and retain our talent. Uniting and working together is the key to our success.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Commercial Quality Manager – NEW Africa (Northeast West Africa) based in Algeria. This position will proactively create, establish and maintain the Human Pharma division Quality Management System and in turn will be responsible for GDP (Good Distribution Practice) towards authorities, maintaining and ensuring compliance, product supply support and managing external service providers.

The position reports to the National Business Manager.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Good Distribution Practice (GDP) towards authorities and manage audits and inspections are performed at appropriate intervals and necessary corrective measures are put in place

• Coordinate and promptly perform any recall operations for medicinal products

• Ensure proper escalation of major and critical product/quality defects and relevant customer complaints are handled effectively in a timely manner

• Carry out appropriate measure for testing and usability checks on import and batch release as per local regulation

• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System and align with key functions for continuous improvement

• Manage and maintain the documentation system and ensure accuracy and quality of records

• Manage external service providers in all quality relevant aspects during the life cycle of a contract until termination to ensure supply and manufacture of products or services with acceptable quality

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field

• 6-9 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry or similar regulated industry with clear focus on quality

• 3-5 years of managerial experience is a must

• Experience in performing Quality Audits

• Strong knowledge of international regulations/guidelines concerning GDP/GMP and Quality Assurance

• Regional experience is preferred

• Proficiency in English, French & Arabic, in its written and oral form

• Extensive experience in using electronic systems as SAP, GO Track, VEEVA Vault is a must

• Effective communication with ability to build and maintain relationships

• Interdisciplinary thinking, problem solving and open communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills, assertiveness and decision-making ability

• Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing workload

What happens Next?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! We will then have a look at your CV. If we see a match, we will invite you for a screening interview.

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Diversity & Inclusion @ BI

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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