Manufacturing Lead Investigator

Manufacturing Lead Investigator

A Few Words About Us Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Lead Investigator

Location: Lexington, MA

Duration: 6+ Months

Position Details:

Under general supervision the Investigator will lead and manage evaluations of Environmental Excursions, Equipment Out of Tolerances (OOTs) / Out of specifications (OOS), and investigations to closure within the established timelines for the department. May also own and manage deviations with medium to moderate scope and complexity Will determine potential product impact, identify root cause and implementation of corrective and preventative actions in accordance with established procedures and timelines where required.

Responsibilities

Describe the essential daily job functions and include % of time spent on each.

% of Time Job Function and Description

80% Completion of Quality systems:

• Create/monitor/author Out of Specification (OOS') and Out of Tolerance (OOT's) and environmental alert actions

• Monitor deviation progress and support process to closure

• Escalate conflicts that arise.

10% Work cross-functionally to assess and analyze deviations and investigations to determine impact and root cause

10% Identify, initiate and track corrective and preventative actions for investigations, OOS and OOT

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's in Science or a related discipline with 0-2 years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech or a high school diploma and 6+ years related industry experience in the manufacturing of biologics, pharmaceuticals or devices preferred

• Previous technical writing experience preferred

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to exercise high-level of professional and business judgment when communicating with cross-functional teams and others at all levels of the organization

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Power Point. Experience with more advanced document management applications a plus (including but not limited to TrackWise and SAP)

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Ability to manage numerous priorities simultaneously

• Participate in problem resolution meetings/teams effectively

• Ability to shift priorities to meet required deadlines

• Effectively escalate and communicate issues to manager in a timely manner

• General knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing

• General understanding of industry regulations and cGMP compliance

• Ability to apply industry regulations to decision making process

• Strong presentation skills desired.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Internal and External Contacts

• Facilitates, consults and collaborates with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Facilities and Engineering, Manufacturing Sciences & Operations Support, Quality, Validation, Health, Safety & Environment and Operational Excellence & Training.

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