Sr. Quality Specialist (Gxp Deviations And Capas)

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Job Summary
The Sr. Quality Specialist is a first shift position that reports to the Associate Director, Quality and is primarily responsible for authoring GxP deviations and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs). The role also provides support for change control activities and back up for certain MQA activities.
Primary Responsibilities

• Utilize root cause analysis tools to drive to root cause of GxP deviations. Complete impact analysis and identify appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with SMEs from other departments while hosting SME team meetings to ensure a cross functional evaluation is completed.
• Oversee the administration of the prompt event evaluation, investigation, closure and follow-up of process/equipment discrepancies and related areas as well as identify opportunities for continuous process improvements.
• Perform activities for MQA (i.e. Packaging line clearances, manufacturing room clearances, inspection of third-party contractor lots. Maintains documentation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements (i.e. GMP, SOPs, etc.)
• Work closely with Logistics / Supply Management on scheduling/distribution needs to appropriately manage workload.
• Prepare Investigation and Change Control elements for Annual Product Review Reports (APRs).
• Collaborate with other facility colleagues to assure alignment of cGMP documentation practices where appropriate.
• Support and maintain an environment that fosters communication and teamwork within QA and related departments.
• Responsible for compliance with Controlled substance documentation and accountability procedures while maintaining high alert to diversion and theft possibilities.
• Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific discipline, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry or graduate degree (MS preferred) with two years of experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry . Demonstrated sound understanding, well developed working knowledge and ability in primary discipline.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Investigation into any unexplained discrepancies must be evaluated in terms of cGMPs, FDA requirements, NDA commitments and impact on product quality, safety and efficacy. Incumbent must be able to drive deviations to determine true root cause and identify appropriate CAPAs to prevent recurrence.

• Assist Quality team to meet day-to-day assignments.
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of cGMP’s, FDA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Identify and resolve in-depth issues through collaboration with others.
• Partner with colleagues in identifying and resolving potential compliance concerns.
• Interface with appropriate Warehousing, Planning, Pharmacy, Operations and Quality management to implement the procedural requirements as outlined and within internal operating procedures.
• Identify and propose opportunities for continuous improvement to quality systems.
• Effectively perform root cause analyses and determines corresponding corrective measures.
• Working knowledge of TrackWise is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)
This position has no direct reports.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Perform job functions in various positions that may require sitting, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and/or reaching. While sitting for an extended period of time on a routine basis, incumbent may use the following equipment: Personal computer, telephone/ other voice communication devices, copier, fax, scanners, or other specialized equipment used in an office setting.
• Ability to work a 10 hour per day/4-day work week; 40 hours per week.

Additional Information
cGMPs, FDA requirements and regulatory commitments govern the QA function of the Sr. Quality Specialist, in addition to the foregoing, the incumbent must demonstrate:

• The ability with using appropriate and effective, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong capabilities in project management.
• The ability to oversee the corrective action process, including identification of the “root cause” and implementing and monitoring corrective measures.
• The ability to foster teamwork through the use of interpersonal skills.

Minimum required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are included in the posting. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the company may revise the job description at any time.

The position is an Onsite role, and the candidate must reside in NC. Relocation is not offered for this position.

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