Quality Assurance (QA) Senior Specialist – Large Molecule Analytical

Job Description

Position Description:

Quality Assurance (QA) Senior Specialist – Large Molecule Analytical

We are seeking a quality leader for the role of Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance in the Large Molecule Analytical Sciences Quality group.

Large Molecule Analytical Sciences Quality is part of the Global Biologics Quality Organization and is responsible for technical, operational and strategic quality oversight of a growing and fast-moving large molecule pipeline. LMAS Quality is specifically focused on quality oversight for large molecule drug substance commercial support, Analytical Method Transfers, and analytical product lifecycle activities.

This position is responsible for the management, execution and leadership of quality activities to further the analytical product lifecycle of large molecule programs and to ensure compliance with cGMPs, applicable worldwide regulations, and our Companys requirements for supported area(s).

The Senior Specialist is also responsible for providing assessments to senior management as to the compliance status and risk posture of supported area(s) and guidance on alignment of policies and procedures with current regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Remain informed of current GMP requirements and industry trends in the large molecule, analytical, areas to applicable worldwide regulations and industry standards. Provide comments on proposed regulations and communicate impacts to client areas using a risk-based, phase-appropriate approach for decision making. Maintain an expert level of knowledge related to specialized area of technical expertise, specifically for analytical areas

Ensure departmental SOPs reflect departmental procedures and the current regulations. Responsible for oversight of SOPs in supported areas and ensure periodic updates, as appropriate

Manage the review and/or approval of analytical GMP documentation for applicable regulatory filings, clinical supply, development, and technology transfer

Represent the department or area on project teams or committees establishing GMP, or quality standards, policies or expectations within our Company

Support a team of professionals to execute on quality oversight deliverables for large molecule drug substance analytical product lifecycle.

Apply technical / quality expertise to help teams remove obstacles, overcome technical

challenges, and make impactful clinical disposition decisions

Review and approve analytical documents

Collaborate with peer leaders in LMAS Quality Assurance to drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities

Contribute to establishment and sustainability of a safety first, compliance always culture

Primary skills include but are not limited to:

Strong scientific/technical expertise in the commercial space, coupled with the ability to collaborate with subject matter experts

Strong compliance knowledge and understanding of health authority regulations, and interpretation and application of GMPs within a commercial environment.

Possess and apply large molecule drug substance technical knowledge (such as analytical method / development / transfer); demonstrated ability to share knowledge

Ability to support cross-functional analytical initiatives

Demonstrated experience with quality risk management.

Strong cross-functional teamwork and collaboration skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate (oral and written) effectively with diverse individuals / groups

Position Qualifications :

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working within the biologics and/or vaccines / pharmaceutical industry or advanced Degree with 5 years of relevant experience.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st – Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/8/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 10/08/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R314897