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QA Sr. Specialist

QA Sr. Specialist

Planet PharmaBoston, MA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Ideal candidate will have strong experience in deviation, QC data review, quality events, QA operations, documentation and batch review. Sr Specialists will be executing disposition and Quality on the Floor (including walkthroughs) activities per the Quality Ops task list

Monday-Friday 1st shift

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

Key Leadership Skills

  • Cross- functional collaborator
  • Results Driver

Key Knowledge / Skills and Competencies

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a high throughput environment
  • Collaboration / Teamwork
  • o Ability to independently lead cross-functional teams and represent the Quality unit

  • Communication
  • o Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels

  • Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
  • o Ability to evaluate quality matters and make decisions utilizing risk-based approach

  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge in the following areas :
  • o Expert knowledge of GMP requirements governing oral drug products manufacturing practices

    o Proven experience supporting GMP manufacturing either via experience in manufacturing and / or experience providing QA operational support of GMP manufacturing

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • As part of the GMP Operational Quality group primarily responsible with providing quality oversight and support to the companies Cell and Gene Therapy operations in the following key areas / activities; support of manufacturing operations across all phases of development and commercial, support of analytical laboratory, materials management, and facility / engineering groups.
  • Lead QA efforts to establish new programs to support Drug Product facility including start-up of assembly, packaging and label operations
  • Responsible for batch disposition activities. Review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems as applicable to determine acceptability of product disposition.
  • Responsible for review and approval of COAs, and product release
  • Provide production floor support and provide guidance for GMP product quality and compliance for product release, including resolution of product quality investigations and quality issues of a significant nature, and provides direction for product disposition decisions including shipment.
  • Review and approval of manufacturing documents.
  • Develop and deliver technical training programs
  • Supports drafting and revising Quality Agreements between CMOs / Suppliers and the company, as needed
  • Provide QA support of change controls, GMP investigations and CAPAs. OOS and OOT investigations and ensuring appropriate CAP actions are identified.
  • Provides experienced technical advice for fill finish related program decisions
  • Provides project support involving technical transfers, engineering projects and similar activities
  • Participate in compliance walkthroughs and help drive the closure of any observations
  • Responsible for identifying risks and communicating gaps for GMP process / systems
  • Responsible for identifying risks and communicating any gaps for quality processes optimization for area / equipment release, material disposition, quality systems etc.
  • Participate in continuous improvements of department processes.
  • Participate in inspection readiness and support activities
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives (as necessary).
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the site by providing compliance guidance through collaborative review and working with the business owners to gain a better understanding of their needs and facilitate resolution of quality issue in a timely manner
  • Experience on product complaints investigations and recalls
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Demonstrated success by independently leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation including batch release
  • Experience with ATMP drug product development and manufacturing with proficient knowledge of the following in a pharmaceutical setting :
  • o Cell and gene therapy cGMP's and associated CMC regulatory considerations

    o Aseptic processing

  • Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
  • Experience with network-based applications such as Oracle, TrackWise
  • Master's degree with 2-3 years of relevant work experience, or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field with minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background.
  • Pay ranges between $55-65 / hr based on experience

    Equal Opportunity Employer : We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

    Fraud Alert : Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.

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