QA Project Manager

QA Project ManagerAt Evonik, you're part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow's medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you'll play an essential part in helping the world's most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you're a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!The QA Project Manager will provide an interface between the Quality Assurance department, Customers and 1M Project Managers and be able to work in an undefined environment with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance to new processes and projects. The position has a high impact on the company's annual revenue. This position requires a broad knowledge of GMP quality systems as well as the ability to stay abreast with industry trends.ResponsibilitiesThe "face of the customer" for any quality related issues to ensure the customer's requirements are being met. Interface between 1M project managers and QA department.Quality system SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Evonik Tippecanoe Laboratories. Supports improvements to our local and global Quality Management Systems (QMS).Approve changes and deviations that have the potential to impact product qualityHost customer audits. Issues responses to customer audits and tracks completion of action plans.Negotiate customer quality agreements and ensures quality agreement provisions are being metRequirementsBS in chemistry, engineering, science, or equivalent experience5+ years industrial experience in a GMP environment or equivalent trainingBroad knowledge with respect the GMP compliance for a wide range of products (i.e. APIs, Food Additives, Excipients, etc.)Able to apply compliance standards to daily production situationsGood communication skills Ability to work in an undefined environmentProvide 24/7 coverage and willing to work nights and weekends as neededThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Caitlin BrennanCompany isEvonik Corporation