Hiring for homebased Sr GMP QA Compliance Specialist - required to travel onsite 1x a month and travel to 6 vendor audits per year.
Description:
The Sr GMPQA Compliance Specialist (Consultant) will manage and maintain an efficient and effective Quality System. Incumbent will do this in accordance with cGMP, ICH, FDA and any applicable international, federal and/or local laws and regulations and standard operating procedures.
Complies with internal Quality Systems applicable to company procedures, policies, governances, work instructions, company global quality documents including Global Quality Agreement and Quality Policy, etc.
Authors Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WIN) to maintain compliance with the principles of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), ICH, and other appropriate regulations.
Serves as reviewer/approver for: Label Text and Label Proof Approval forms, Links Summary Reports/Variable Data Information, vendor generated packaging Batch Records and supporting documentation that lead to pre-approval and final release of Investigational Product (IP) and Commercial Product
Releases Investigational Product (IP) and Commercial Product; Coordinates with approved vendor to achieve approval/release status.
Initiates Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) program for major and critical deviations/incidents, internal/external audit observations, and complaints that are critical to product quality or significantly impact processes. Manage and document CAPA for Clinical Supplies/GMPQA, clinical supplies packaging vendors, PQA and commercial vendors.
Initiates investigations into Deviations, Incidents and Complaints within the company and with vendors; ensures resolution and close-out; assists management with product/client complaints.
Performs GMP Document Control activities such as maintaining deviation, CAPA and complaints logs, vendor and internal audit schedules.
Approves internally initiated or vendor requested Change Control to ensure changes that affect GMP systems are evaluated for potential, approved/disapproved, implemented and documented.
Maintains the Internal Audit Schedule and perform Internal Audits of quality functions and Clinical Supplies (CSP) systems and procedures for Investigational Product (IP), and supports the commercial Internal Audit program as a member of PQA (Product QA).
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Minimum BS/BA degree in life/health sciences or related field
Professional Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance management role including a minimum of 5 years of experience in labeling, packaging and distribution of clinical trial materials. Experience in QA management in commercial manufacturing and packaging operations or QA oversight of commercial CMO’s is highly desirable, particularly manufacturing experience of parenterals, non-sterile liquids and solid dosage forms
Proven track record in the management of labeling, packaging and distribution of materials to clinical sites
Experience in managing diverse project activities with manufacturing facilities at different geographical locations
Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment
Previous experience in vendor audits is required
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of FDA, ICH, GMP, GCP, and other regulatory requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of current pharmaceutical processes, manufacturing and packaging operations and drug development processes
Knowledge of clinical supply aspects of IND/NDA requirements coupled with ability to present complex issues in oral and written form
Strong project management abilities; proven ability to achieve critical milestones
Demonstrated ability to contribute successfully in a multi-disciplinary team environment / matrix organization
Competency in Windows, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related computer software (e.g., MS Project and Lotus Notes)
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About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.