Sr Manager - Quality Testing

Quality Control Manager

Manage key product and stability testing groups and compliance activities to achieve site and corporate objectives. Specifically, this position will oversee 24 / 7 in-process laboratory testing, data release of raw materials, intermediates, stability, and finished product for the St. Louis and Greenville Plants, as well as the microbiological Center of Excellence supporting SpecGx. Additionally, this position will provide overall Quality Control (QC) leadership regarding (current Good Manufacturing Practices) cGMP compliance concerns and improvement for the Generics Business.

Essential Functions :

• Ensure key turnaround timelines for customer service and compliance requirements are achieved
• Manage stability testing to achieve 100% on-time analysis for all stability protocol testing intervals
• Serve as the primary liaison for method transfers into the QC organization
• Accomplishes results through subordinate managers, supervisors, exempt specialist employees and non-exempt employees.
• Provide overall leadership to QC groups regarding cGMP compliance improvement and enhancement
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert during compliance audits
• Study and improve various Quality processes through increased efficiency or process flow using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma philosophy of operation
• Drive Quality consistency through revising or combining various analytical methods to ensure adequacy and quality with special emphasis on actual utility of methods under normal QC conditions
• Work with all Quality managers, supervisors and analysts to address any laboratory concerns regarding safety, methods, procedures, or operation
• Act as a liaison between the labs and manufacturing / R&D in implementing special projects, production campaigns, or assist with validations or method transfers
• Works with various reports and QC groups to ensure compliance to Environmental Health and Safety and departmental safety requirements and provide proactive leadership toward continuous improvement of safety operations in our laboratories
• Ensure compliance with and oversee compendia affairs for SpecGx

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Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

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Competencies :

Decision Quality, Developing Direct Reports, Managing Diversity, Learning on the Fly, Managerial Courage, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Building Effective Teams

Relationship With Others :

Reports to the Sr Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Manages group of exempt direct reports. Develops strategic objectives for groups managed. Contact with FDA as subject matter expert during site inspections. Regular contacts including Logistics, Marketing, R&D, Site Production Leaders, HSE, and DEA.

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Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

EEO Statement :

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.