Quality Specialist

Operational Area Senior Quality SpecialistThe 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. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance per policy, procedures, and regulations. The role will also be responsible for supporting as shop floor quality specialist while ensuring compliance with cGMPs policies and procedures. The quality Sr. Specialist coordinates or executes activities on a wide range of projects and plays a role in the design and execution of new projects.This is a Monday to Friday fully onsite roleKey duties and responsibilities:Reviews executed batch records and provide approval for quality tasks for externally manufactured productsPerforms final review of executed batch and/or critical systems documentation and determines acceptability by using standard operating proceduresEnsures presence and acceptability of all required documentation prior to the release of the product and/or systemSupport the day-to-day management of the batch release processAssist the facility in preparation for quality audits and participate in corporate audits and external inspections as neededMaintains files such that documents are readily available and easily retrievableAssists department with monthly/quarterly quality system data review metrics and reportingEscalate critical and major findings to quality management and monitor key performance indicators in collaboration with quality systems and other GxP operational areasSupport manufacturing activities for cGMP compliance and collaborate with site personnel to provide guidance and determine immediate path forward for manufacturing quality issues.Support shop floor check and audit trail review.Collaborate with business partners to resolve quality issues to ensure compliant solutionsSupport root-cause analysis and product impact assessment for investigations as a result of deviations, OOS, and OOT investigations ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identifiedCollect data and report on metricsRepresent Vertex Quality on cross functional working teams, applying strong communication and collaboration skills.Support continuous improvement projectsAuthor SOP's to support commercial quality functions.Assist with regulatory agency inspectionsIdentify and support continuous improvement effortsTrain employees and provide insights and education on processes and procedures.Perform activities associated with product disposition (e.g., batch document review, source data review etc.)Gown into cleanrooms and controlled environmentsKnowledge and skills:Good understanding of both the conceptual and practical application of cGMPs in a pharmaceutical settingProven experience leading a variety of straightforward projects/teams within stated objectives and timelines.Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional team members, exchanging complex information and influencing/guiding others to understand a stated viewpointAbility manage own workload to achieve goals and seek opportunities to share information and help others understand technical processesStrong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences.Able to integrates activities with other groups, departments and project teams as needed.Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and solve problems leveraging technical experience and advanced judgement to select appropriate solutionsExcellent team player and collaboratorHighly proficient in leading event investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and CAPAExperience with electronic document management systems (e.g., QDoccs, Trackwise, Veeva)Education and experience:Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field or the equivalent combination of education and experienceTypically requires 2 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operationPay Range$65-$70/hr