Change Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Qinecsa Solutions Full time

About the company:

We are Qinecsa. Trusted partners to global life science companies. We bring together and offer best-in-class pharmacovigilance technology and scientific expertise to connect life science companies to the right safety solutions.


Reportum platform

Our automated case intake and follow up platform, Reportum, provides a centralized solution for multi-lingual data capture across all intake sources to increase efficiencies and standardize safety data intake and management.


CVW platform

Our signal detection & management platform, the Commonwealth Vigilance Workbench (CVW), spans the full spectrum of the signal management process to ensure no signals are missed and important signals are prioritized.


Working with life science companies we drive progress to continue protecting lives.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.


Role Purpose


A dynamic and experienced Change Management Specialist to lead Qinecsa through periods of transformation and continuous evolution. The Change Management Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful implementation of change initiatives by effectively communicating with stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and resilience, and developing comprehensive change management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a proven track record of driving change initiatives in complex environments. If you are passionate about guiding organisations through change and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the implementation of change management strategies and plans to support Qinecsa initiatives.
  • Champion and communicate Qinecsa’s continuous improvement strategy, goals, and objectives.
  • Develop engagement strategies to build support and commitment among stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project managers and leadership to align change efforts with project timelines and objectives.
  • Identify and analyse stakeholders impacted by the change.
  • Identify potential risks and obstacles to change and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and commitment to change objectives.
  • Communicate change plans, benefits, and impacts to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Assess the impact of changes on employees, processes, systems, and culture.
  • Create and execute communication plans to ensure messages about the change are clear, timely, and effective.
  • Identify sources of resistance to change and develop strategies to address them.
  • Provide coaching and support to leaders and teams to build change capability and resilience.
  • Establish a network of change champions to help drive acceptance and adoption of changes.
  • Train and equip change champions to support their colleagues.
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives.
  • Monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of change efforts.
  • Propose improvements based on feedback and data analysis.
  • Maintain detailed records of change management activities, plans, and results.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Communicate progress, results, and benefits of change initiative efforts to key stakeholders.
  • Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate change management activities into project plans
  • Facilitate the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned across the organisation.


Skills and Experience:

  • Capability to implement controls, governance structures, and quality assurance measures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Proficiency in change management principles, strategies, and tools to facilitate organisational transformation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in project management methods, tools, and techniques to oversee change projects and initiatives.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, resources, timelines, concurrently.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and process enhancements in support of Qinecsa’s fast paced growth.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders, build relationships, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
  • Capability to influence, negotiate, and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders at all organisational levels.
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, software, and systems to support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., project management software, data analytics tools, process mapping software).
  • An understanding of core pharmacovigilance processes that are supported by technology.


Education:

BS/BA required. MBA preferred.


Experience Levels:

  • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), Prosci methodology or equivalent
  • Experience of large-scale organisational change and technology transformation
  • Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, software, and systems to support CI initiatives (e.g., project management software, data analytics tools, process mapping software).
  • Ability to leverage technology solutions to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation.
  • Experience in PV pharma or Life Sciences industry-specific processes and best practices.
  • Awareness of Operating of operating frameworks such as, CCMP, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL V4, GDPR, ISO27000, ISO27001. Cyber Essentials, ISO9001, GAMP5 V2


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. At Qinecsa Solutions, we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer.


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