GLP/GCLP Vendor Oversight and QA Lead (EU)
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead quality oversight for critical R&D partners, driving compliance and continuous improvement within a reputable global company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong QA and vendor management skills, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and are looking to shape the future of quality in pharmaceutical development. Take this chance to grow your expertise and make a significant impact by applying today!
Quick Overview
Job Description
the role Own quality oversight of external partners supporting nonclinical and GLP activities (CROs, laboratories, test facilities). Lead the vendor lifecycle: due diligence, qualification, quality agreements, risk-based monitoring, issue management and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to GLP/GCP/GMP, data integrity and applicable regulations. Partner with Nonclinical Development, Procurement, Legal and IT. Vendor Lifecycle and Governance:
Run risk-based qualification and requalification, draft and maintain Quality Agreements, and set vendor KPIs and governance forums, ensuring actions and CAPAs are closed. Inspections
: Identify and prioritise vendors for audit on a risk basis; planning, conducting and grading sits with the audit function. Confirm vendor CAPAs are fit for purpose and run effectiveness checks. Coordinate inspection readiness and front- and back-room support. Quality Systems and Compliance:
Ensure vendor practices meet GLP/GCP/GMP, OECD GLP, 21 CFR Part 58, ICH, ISO and data integrity (ALCOA+). Provide input on third-party deviations, change control, CAPA, and the QMS. Risk Management and Continuous Improvement:
Lead vendor risk assessments (risk registers, FMEA) to set oversight frequency, improve vendor performance, and present trends at management reviews. Cross-Functional Partnership
: Embed quality requirements in scopes of work and contracts, guide technology transfers and data flows, and train internal stakeholders. Maintain and share knowledge of Regulations and Requirements:
Stay current with GLP and GxP regulations and translate changes into CSL requirements. Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements: Education:
Bachelor‘s degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Experience
: 3+ years of GxP quality experience with direct vendor/CRO oversight and/or auditing (GLP/GCP/GMP), nonclinical/GLP preferred. Knowledge of OECD GLP, 21 CFR Part 58, Annex 11/Part 11 and data integrity (ALCOA+). Strong communication and negotiation skills. Competencies
: Works with limited supervision across multinational teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing and organisational skills. Knowledge of QMS implementation, regulatory frameworks and audit/inspection management. About CSL Seqirus
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit
and CSL Plasma at Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL. You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit
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