Global Quality Master Data Specialist

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Global Quality Master Data are part of the Global Quality Group responsible for ensuring compliant Global Product Material Master Data within Viatris SAP systems in addition to providing quality oversight and support within the Global Master Data Management Programme at Viatris.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Global Quality Master Data Specialist  role will make an impact:

• Support all Global Product Launches, Transfers and Local Projects to review and approve Global Product Material Identification Codes and associated Master Data for Global APIs, Bulk, Partially Packed and Finished Dosage Forms across the organization per Viatris Change Control Policy.

• Oversee and support all IT Projects that impact Global Product Master Data including integrations of Sites and Global Product Master Data into Viatris Global SAP System.

• Perform investigations and support resolution of any GxP issues relating to Global Product Material Master Data and any associated impacted systems involved. This includes supporting Global Quality and local Health Authority inspections relating to SAP and Global Master Data.

• Perform review of Global Supply Chain Bill of Materials in SAP for tolling business models.

• Collaborate with all Global Functions (including Global IT, Global Regulatory Affairs, Global Serialization) and Global Master Data Groups to ensure alignment on data integrity practices and SOPs for compliant data management at Viatris.

• Interact directly with all levels of management as required across the Organization to provide Quality compliance and best practice approach within SAP and the Global Material Master Data program.

• Continue to develop and maintain SOPs relating to Global Master Data Management and perform GMP training for any Groups involved in the creation or editing of GxP impacting Global Product Master Data at Viatris.

• Represent the Global Quality Master Data Group as required and report key information from meetings or issues to Global Quality Master Data Management.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• A minimum of 5 years Quality/Regulatory experience within a GxP regulated environment is preferred including experience and knowledge of basic GxP requirements across all functions and groups involved in the Global Supply Chain. This includes basic knowledge of Directives and guidelines of major Health Authorities overseeing the manufacture and supply of medicines and devices globally.

• Knowledge of the Global Viatris Product Portfolio is preferred. Knowledge of Viatris operational Sites and CMOs in the Global Supply Chain is an advantage.

• Must have basic knowledge of the requirements pertaining to Product Specifications, Regulatory Applications and associated Marketing Authorisations. Knowledge of the Regulatory Submissions Process (including variations/filings) is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of Product Uniqueness and Serialization at a global level is an advantage.

• Experience in Quality Systems, data integrity and validation of systems is an advantage.

• Must have a keen sense of attention to detail and the ability to review details and data to make swift assessments and decisions pertaining to quality and/or regulatory impact   

• Must have good communication skills and the ability to escalate and resolve discrepancies or issues with urgency, across multiple Groups and in a collaborative manner.

• Ability to work independently and to your own initiative is a requirement.    

• Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. SAP is desirable but not essential. Proficient skills in Excel are an advantage.                      

• Experience with SAP and integrations is an advantage.

• An essential part of this role is working with Groups across the entire Viatris Organisation with regards to Global Master Data requirements or dealing with specific issues. An ability to be a team player and work effectively and diplomatically with our colleagues is a skill that is highly valued in this role.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why Viatris?

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.