Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

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Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Senior Specialist position plays a key role in supporting the cGMP quality operations for the Bothell Manufacturing Plant.  Primary Responsibilities include the review of cGMP Controlled Documents such as SOPs, specifications, completed batch records, material disposition, and manages implementation of required changes to meet cGMP and internal standards. This role directly supports Jump’s release for infusion (RFI) timeline from the date of manufacture and will support all activities for routine clinical and commercial product release at Jump with an emphasis on supporting Manufacturing with a Quality perspective within a regulated cGMP environment.  

The primary focus of the QA Senior Specialist role will be to support routine clinical and commercial production to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory and industry expectations. Assist the QA department in maintaining the Quality focused culture at Jump by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and that Batch records are executed in accordance with approved and effective standard operating procedures and specifications.

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred. Minimum of Associates degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  

Experience:

• 5-8 years of relevant cGMP experience. Experience in FDA/EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals or cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.  
• Experience with use of complex research techniques and methodologies like six sigma and Kaizen to improve process/product quality is a plus.  
• Hands-on experience with batch record review and product disposition.  
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.  
• Strong computer skills with Word and Excel and other electronic manufacturing systems.  
• Detail oriented team player with effective planning, organization, time-management, and execution skills.  
• Proven experience working on teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.  
• Must exercise accurate judgment and be able to evaluate information critically and decide upon appropriate course of action.  
• Must be able to correlate events and determine the action plan required to avoid incidents recurrence and apply them.  
• Extensive experience in Quality Assurance processes.  
• Ability to work in a high paced team environment.  
• Strong written and verbal skills.  

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review executed batch records to ensure compliance with approved procedures and communicate and resolve discrepancies with manufacturing operators or supervisors.  
• Conduct Quality on the Floor activities including quality walk-throughs of the production, testing and warehouse locations.
• Support GMP commissioning activities for the VVDT affected areas at Dexter, as needed
• Provide Quality support to Manufacturing personnel on the floor; provide guidance during GMP events and initiation of deviation investigations.  
• Review deviations, product non-conformities, and GMP investigations to ensure adequate resolution and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).  
• Act as QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) and support cross functional groups on root cause analysis and development of corresponding corrective and preventive actions.  
• Support the batch disposition process by ensuring that all required documents are accurately and properly completed, including all batch related deviations.  
• Oversee manufacturing operations during patient material receipt and drug product pack out.  
• Own department events and minor deviations 
• May support internal and external audits, including documenting observations and oversee implementation of corresponding CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Action).  
• Perform quality review and approval of standard operating procedures   
• Writes and maintains the label and batch issuance procedures and participates in the development and deployment of document control tools for VVDT.
• Issues production batch records to support VVDT operations.
• Supports internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. This may require data gathering, interviewing, or escorting auditors during the audit. Assist with document retrieval /organization support during regulatory inspections.
• Train and mentor junior associates.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $75,000 – $95,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

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Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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