Operational Quality Senior Specialist (Contract)

Operational Area Senior Quality Specialist

The operational Area Senior Quality Specialist will provide QA support of manufacturing operations, analytical laboratory operations and materials management for the external manufacturing programs at VCGT. This role will review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems documentation as needed in support of product disposition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews executed batch records and provides customer approval for quality tasks for externally manufactured products
• Performs final review of executed batch and/or critical systems documentation and determines acceptability by using standard operating procedures
• Ensures presence and acceptability of all required documentation prior to the release of the product and/or system
• Support the day-to-day management of the batch release process
• Assist the facility in preparation for quality audits and participate in corporate audits and external inspections as needed
• Communicates proactively with internal and external partners and management
• Maintains files such that documents are readily available and easily retrievable
• Assists department with monthly/quarterly Quality System data review metrics and reporting
• Escalate critical and major findings to Quality management and monitor key performance indicators in collaboration with Quality Systems and other GxP operational areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation
• Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
• Experience with network-based applications such as Oracle, TrackWise, Veeva
• Knowledge of current industry trends and ability to use the latest technologies

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Ability to evaluate quality matters and make decisions utilizing risk-based approach
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
• Some experience with Cell and/or Gene Therapy QA experience, working knowledge of aseptic processing and quality metrics, dashboards, analysis and improvement programs
• Some experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation
• Some experience successfully participating in event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA
• Some experience with network-based applications such as Oracle, TrackWise, Veeva
• Basic knowledge of current industry trends and has the ability to use the latest technologies

Pay Range

$55-65/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex"). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third-party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.