Senior Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist
Our client, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of generic injectable and inhalation products, is looking for someone to join their growing team that has an expertise in auditing and supplier onboarding.
Job Overview
- Provides continuous oversight of all daily Quality activities to assure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide proper control, review, and management of site documentation to ensure GMP and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsible for the review, approval, and disposition of finished product for the site and final CoA signatureFacilitates client project management as required ensuring “quality on time and in full”Coordinates the investigation and closure of non-conformances ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and change controls are initiated and deviations are closedLeads or participates in focused deviation cross-functional investigations, improvement projectsReviews and approves laboratory investigations in a timely manner and ensures appropriate root cause is identifiedProvides assistance to other QA associates and assists with department trainingsProvides support to QA management during regulatory auditsReviews BOMs, inspection plans, pallet patterns, calibration records and SOPsPerforms internal audits and assists in writing reports for auditsMaintains and revises procedures related to the quality assurance activitiesSupports Annual Product Review (APR) reports by collecting batch record data, creating and maintaining databasesMaintains the vendor complaint processMaintains, monitors, and provides trend analysis of DIs, LIs, CAPAs, customer complaints, and change controlsPerforms special projects and / or assignments as indicated by Quality ManagementOversees and reviews Obsolete material destructionPerforms Quality inspections on packaging line as neededMaintains supplier approval programSupports / Maintains site Document Control System :Reviews, approves, and closes out Document Change RequestsTracks changes using DCC spreadsheet and supports actions through closureMaintains original documentation archive and archives documents offsitePrints new and revised documents; issues forms and logbooksReviews documentation submitted for routing in eDMS for proper formatting and accuracyLoads documents into an electronic Documentation Management System (eDMS)Routes documents for approval in the eDMSRecalls documentation for audits in a timely mannerPerforms external audits and assists in writing reports for auditsResponsible for maintenance and revision of procedures related to document controlMay require up to 25% travelKey Competencies :
Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsExcellent customer service skills and professional demeanor to interface effectively with all internal and external customersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEnergetic, enthusiastic, and motivated dispositionAttention to detail with strong organizational skillsAbility to explain problems, solutions, make recommendations, and manage various urgent requests professionallyAbility to analyze data / trends to make sound regulatory interpretation while preparing metrics and reportsAbility to drive projects related to implementation of new workflows and system updatesEducation / Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific quality assurance / technical field5+ years of experienceStrong understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP, industry standards, and regulationsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact across functions, departments, and seniority levelsExpert level user for Quality computer systemsKnowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as other web-based systemsThorough understanding of computer system validation and GAMP requirements