Praxis

Senior Manager, Quality Operations, CMC

Praxis

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $133,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee the drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), reference standard, and packaging/labeling/serialization contract service providers (CSPs) for clinical-phase and commercial production activities.
  • Review and approve key strategic product/process documents (i.e. specifications, batch records, tech transfer/validation protocols, etc.).
  • Support stability program strategy including product shelf life and execution.
  • Lead, review and approve change controls, deviations, temperature excursions, investigations, OOX, CAPA, and Product Quality Complaints.
  • Perform risk assessment and implement appropriate quality and process controls to ensure proper oversight of all production activities.
  • Support vendor qualification program, review written reports, follow up to resolve findings, and monitor CSP performance.
  • Development, maintenance, and review of clinical and commercial Quality Agreements.
  • Act as Product Quality Lead in CMC, Program, and CSP team meetings to provide strategic direction and leadership to product development, registration, and approvals.
  • Own the APR / PQR, coordinating cross functionally to ensure regulatory requirements are met and that actions are managed to conclusion.
  • Direct the disposition (release/reject) activities interfacing with a QP where applicable.
  • Ensure cohesive collaboration across CSPs for timely review of manufacturing records.
  • Ensure robust processes are implemented for product management (e.g., control strategy, technology transfer, process validation lifecycle, quality monitoring).
  • Interface with Regulatory Affairs to review, and approve regulatory filings (IND, NDA).
  • Support pre-approval inspection and commercial readiness activities.
  • Participate in hosting regulatory inspections, Support or perform internal and external audits.

Requirements

  • BA or BS degree in Chemistry or related field.
  • 6+ years in a GMP setting working with clinical and commercial products.
  • Firsthand experience with interpreting and implementing regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, ICH, GMP, EMA).
  • Proven track record and experience in supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA).
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems, QC and development processes, and regulatory strategy for small molecule DS and solid oral drug products.
  • Experience with disposition of product batches and interfacing with a QP and CSPs.
  • Excellent written, organizational and oral communication skills.
  • Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
  • Experience with product monitoring, complaint handling, issue resolution preferred.
  • Demonstrates a high level of intellectual curiosity, innovation and creative problem solving with an entrepreneurial spirit; can thrive in an agile environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop important relationships that include trust and encourage diversity in all their forms.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a passion to deliver quality results.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet program needs (estimated 15-20%).
Benefits
  • 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans.
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Voluntary plans to personalize coverage.
  • 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6% on eligible contributions.
  • Long-term stock incentives and ESPP.
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus.
  • Flexible wellness benefit.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Company-wide shutdowns.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
GMPregulatory standardsquality management systemsQC processesregulatory strategyproduct monitoringcomplaint handlingissue resolutionrisk assessmentprocess validation
Soft skills
written communicationorganizational skillsoral communicationflexibilityproactivityresourcefulnessefficiencyintellectual curiositycreative problem solvinginterpersonal skills