Lead Investigator - Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Lead Investigator!

Are you experienced in Deviation Remediation with a passion for improving Pharma Manufacturing processes? Kelly Scientific is excited to offer a  Lead Investigator position for individuals like you to work on non-critical deviations in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a 6-12 month contract role that includes the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Title: Lead Investigator
Location: Cincinnati, OH 
Contract Duration: 6 months minimum (1year anticipated)
Compensation: $32-$36/hour

What You'll Do:

• Take charge of detailed investigations with a clear scope, strategy, and timeline while keeping stakeholders updated on progress and status.
• Write impactful reports that document your findings on product impact, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to ensure issues don’t recur.
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to enhance the speed and quality of investigations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to:
  • Develop a clear communication strategy to ensure stakeholders are well-informed.
  • Design actionable investigation plans, including defining problems and solutions.
  • Identify root causes and implement effective CAPA action plans with follow-up checks.
  • Manage priorities to ensure investigations are completed in a timely manner, escalating issues as needed.
• Tackle new challenges and contribute to process improvements across the organization.

What We Need From You:

• Required:
  • Strong technical analysis skills with the ability to assess and quickly assimilate complex data to conduct thorough investigations.
  • Excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations in a concise and effective manner.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Proactive approach with a strong sense of accountability and ownership throughout the investigation process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn QMS systems such as Veeva.
• Preferred:
  • Background in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or other regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with problem-solving tools and techniques.
  • Understanding of core business processes, including cGMP and regulatory requirements.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in Quality Deviation Management.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

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