Review and/or approve basic and technical documentation including SOPs, batch production records, commissioning/qualification/validation protocols and reports, deviation reports, CAPA plans, technical and QC data, drug substance/product reports and QA trending data
Draft and review internal Quality policies, procedures and reports
Perform inspection of final product containers and review/approve executed process records and data
Lead vendor, supplier, contract laboratory and client audits
Identify process and Quality System improvement opportunities
Provide daily guidance for QA department compliance to national and international standards and regulations
Support Regulatory, client, and internal audits and act as QA liaison to internal departments and external client/vendor quality groups
Promptly notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues
Assist with technical oversight/training for the QA team and compliance related functions
Ensure priority task coverage, escalate issues to Quality Management as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Master’s Degree and 3+ years of Pharmaceutical or other regulated Industry experience
Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of Pharmaceutical or other regulated Industry experience
Associate’s degree and 7+ years of Pharmaceutical or other regulated Industry experience
Certified Quality Auditor preferred
Degree in Biology or Chemistry preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, data review and report writing skills
Ability to set personal performance goals and provide input to departmental objectives
Ability to multitask and easily prioritize work
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of cGMP regulations for the production of drug, biologics or vaccine products
Physical requirements: prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching; lifting up to 25 pounds; manual dexterity to operate office equipment; attendance mandatory