COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Compliance Specialist, Equipment Commissioning & QualificationThe Compliance Specialist, Equipment Commissioning & Qualification, supports the successful operation of facility, laboratory, and business functions at multi-use sites through interaction with internal team members and peer-level customers as well as external service providers. The incumbent in this individual contributor role ensures the compliance of equipment and the ECQ group with local, global, and regulatory guidelines. The incumbent will perform periodic reviews of equipment, policies and procedures, gap analysis where required, and small-scale projects to complete departmental objectives.Required Competencies- Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Advanced knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements and good documentation practices.Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment.Strong attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce.Strong multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills.Ability to organize and present data and findings clearly.Possess experience with investigation.Education and Experience:Required BS in Engineering or Science related discipline w/minimum 8 years' experience OR MS w/6 years' experience in GMP environment/regulated industry.5-7 years' experience in a pharmacopeia compliance related discipline preferred.5-7 years' experience with troubleshooting complex laboratory equipment.Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines such as FDA, EMA, USP, EP and JP.Excellent computer skills including knowledge of equipment data quality systems.Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and be willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity are required.Duties and Responsibilities:Historical Performance Review:Execute the historical performance review (HPR), a periodic review of equipment performance and use.Compile data gathered from HPR and use to analyze trends that could show equipment failure or out of trend.Review equipment logbooks, procedures and use for adherence to local, global and regulatory policies, procedures and guidelines.Identify and recommend actions to take because of HPR findings.Write deviation and perform investigation per internal procedure.Track HPR recommendations and remediation actions.Ensure ECQ Departmental Compliance:Participate in revisions to departmental procedures to ensure compliance.Ensure departmental procedures and policies comply with latest versions of local, global and regulatory policies, procedures and guidelines.Compliance Projects:Through job functions listed above identify and scope projects of small and large complexity required to keep equipment or the department in compliance.Lead projects both small and large in scope required to keep equipment or the department in compliance.Ensure Equipment Compliance:Receive and review revisions to USP, EP, JP, FDA regulatory guidelines. Provide guidance to the team if changes are required.Perform gap analysis on existing equipment and technologies to ensure compliance.Review new equipment and technologies as it comes to site to ensure compliance.Regulatory Responsibilities:Assist in the preparation for both internal and external audits.Working Condition (US only): Physical / Mental Demands:Occasional stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching and/or lifting up to 25 lbsAbility to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periodsAbility to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing, and pulling.Environmental Conditions:Primarily office environment but will be required to enter laboratory or GMP process areas donning proper gowning / lab coats or PPE such as safety glasses and shoes.Ability to work safely and effectively when working alone or working with others.