Job Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as a key contributor to the overall quality direction of the company. Communicates and works together with other management at sister company to maintain and improve the direction of the company.
- Develops and implements the quality assurance and quality control programs at sister company to ensure conformity of processes to established quality standards.
- Maintains a high level of understanding of relevant production processes and quality systems related to 21 CFR 210/211 and Part 820 (applicable sections for combination products).
- Reports to management on the performance of the QMS and the avenues for improvement.
- Performs the QA review and approval of the following GMP documentation as it relates to the processing equipment and facility to which the position is aligned: Change Requests, Batch Records and associated documentation, Product and Component Release, Quality Investigations (Deviations, Product Complaints), Validation Plans, Protocols and Reports, Standard Operating Procedures
- Collaborates with and influences other Quality professionals across the organization to ensure consistent application and execution of key quality systems.
- Executes QA processes including batch record review, product disposition and quality issue resolution to maintain the flow of products and documents to meet site objectives.
- Facilitates process improvements and risk assessments; benchmarks internal and external QA practices to identify innovative efficient and effective practices.
- Stays abreast of evolving regulatory compliance practices and recommends implementation strategies to site leaders.
- Oversees Supplier Management, including but not limited to, Annual Assessments, Quality Assurance Agreements, and KPI’s.
- Collaborates in data analysis and report creation on quality metrics and key performance indicators.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strong collaboration with the other regional and global sites to ensure consistent application of quality systems / processes across the site.
- Self-motivated, demonstrates leadership, and works independently with minimal guidance from management.
- High level of proficiency in problem-solving, creativity, independent thought, and sound judgment.
- Influence in team and project meetings, advising project teams with respect to quality solutions and potential new approaches for consideration.
- Training and mentoring of other members of the organization.
- Strong performance history of consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.
Experience and Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a science/technical field such as Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering or any bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in pharmaceutical industry in roles covered by GMP oversight.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong ability and motivation to learn.
- Minimum of five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or FDA experience with at least a minimum of three years of experience in Quality Assurance/Compliance.
- Preferred minimum of seven years of experience in QA/Regulatory Compliance in the p pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory and cGMP requirements, industry best-practices.
- Strong familiarity with production operations.
- Strong leadership, project management, and technical writing.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
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