Head of IT Compliance at Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Lisbon, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Compliance, Computer System Validation, Regulatory Requirements, Audit Support, Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Quality Systems, GxP Regulations, Continuous Improvement, Training Programs, Inspection Readiness, SOPs, Metrics Preparation, Remediation Activities, Change Management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better. Ferring+You We are seeking an experienced IT Compliance Manager to lead and strengthen our IT compliance function within a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for managing a team delivering Computer System Validation (CSV) services, automated testing, ensuring IT systems and processes meet regulatory requirements, and maintaining inspection readiness. Will need to partner closely with IT, Quality and business stakeholders to support audits and inspections and ongoing compliance improvements. Your day at Ferring Lead and develop the IT Compliance team which includes CSV team. Ensure IT systems comply with applicable GxP regulations. Ensure system validation activities across the full system lifecycle, including implementation, change management, periodic review and retirement. Ensure maintenance of IT related SOPs, policies and standards ensuring coherence and regulatory alignment. Maintain continuous inspection readiness and serve as a key IT compliance contact during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. Support audit responses, remediation activities and ensure timely and effective closure of CAPAs. Prepare compliance metrics and management reports. Foster a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement across IT. Ensure development and delivery of IT compliance training programs. Behind our innovation…There’s you Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 7+ years of experience in IT compliance, CSV or quality systems within a pharmaceutical or GxP regulated environment. Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP regulations. Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. People come first at Ferring Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love. Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents. Extended support on family building journey. Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You. Behind our purpose… There’s you If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles. Location: Ferring Service Center Portugal Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture. At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the IT Compliance team, ensuring IT systems comply with GxP regulations and maintaining inspection readiness. Partner with IT, Quality, and business stakeholders to support audits and ensure compliance improvements.