Senior Quality Complaints Specialist
Dublin, LeinsterAt Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.
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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-oriented, innovation-driven company that inspires you and promotes your career? Then take your future in your hands and become part of Takeda as a Senior Quality Complaints Specialist.
You will be responsible for writing, investigating and approving product quality complaints and all related activities associated with the complaint handling program at Takeda per corporate procedure and regulatory standards including goal setting in line with corporate strategy and priorities and the GQ road map.
Takeda's presence in Ireland was established in 1997 and our Irish operations have played a key role in our global leadership in rare diseases, oncology and gastroenterology. Since beginning commercial operations, Takeda Ireland has grown in strength thanks to substantial investment in our people and industry-leading technology.
This is a hybrid role located in our Baggot Street office, and you will report to the Head of Market Surveillance.
How you will contribute:
Initiate, write, approve and manage the complaint investigation to completion.
Be the point of contact for commercial product complaints and post market product vigilant monitoring processes.
Receive, initiate, investigate and conclude product complaint investigations using the current product complaints management mailbox and software.
Coordinate all aspects of investigation through to closure and/or provide oversight for complaint handling process.
Apply departmental procedures to assess product complaints' impact on patient safety and product quality compliance.
Assess product complaints and determine if escalation is required due to potential regulatory notification requirements.
Work and collaborate with several departments including the OpUs, External Supply, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Development, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, etc and the regional organisation. Interface with external partners such as CMO, Call Centres and vendors/contractors on product complaint issues.
Assure that all product complaints are investigated to the appropriate level within the required timeline. Send customer response letters where required.
Support the departmental complaint management process through attendance of meetings to ensure on time closure of complaints.
Support line manager to meet business needs.
What you bring to Takeda:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or a GMP related field within medical device, biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of cGMPs and other regulatory requirements governing combination drugs and device products.
Knowledge of EU/ FDA cGMP requirements pertaining to drug/device product complaints reporting and investigation. Desirable experiences: combination working experiences in product complaints handling, deviation management, CAPAs, quality compliance investigations, risk management, and cGMP audits.
Experience with the manufacture of combination products and the linkage to customer complaints.
Skill in writing investigation summaries or reports and complaint responses.
What Takeda can offer you:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
Employer retirement plan contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Revenue approved profit share scheme
Employer funded income protection
Employer funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover
Employer life insurance contributions
Electric charging points available at parking locations
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing and engagement teams
Takeda Resource Groups
Flexible working arrangements, e.g., hybrid or shiftwork with shift allowance
Family friendly policies
26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones
Coaching and mentoring
Educational programs and formal training
Development opportunities
Humanitarian volunteering leave options
On-Site Gym
Flexible employee funded options like Dental Insurance, Partner Life Insurance, Serious Illness Protection, Fuel Card, Bike to Work, Commuter Ticket, and Insurance Deals
More about us:
Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience, and vaccines.
Takeda Ireland was established in 1997. Our story in Ireland is one of substantial growth, rapid change, and innovation. Over the past two years, Takeda Ireland has invested over €55 million in Ireland to develop our manufacturing sites. Solidifying our commitment in our people and contributing to the local economy. Takeda in Ireland has commercial operations, corporate services, and manufacturing facilities across four locations: Baggot St, Bray, Citywest, and Grange Castle. We have been certified as Top Employer for several consecutive years.
How we will support you:
Takeda is proud of its commitment to create a diverse workforce and to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are living with disabilities, chronic illness, or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know so that we can provide you with appropriate support during the application process.
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