Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) Operations - 3rd Shift

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*** 3rd. SHIFT***10:00pm.- 6:30am***

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in a related science.

• Advanced degree desired.

• 7 years’ relevant work experience required, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

• 2 years’ leadership experience preferred.

• Experience in pharmaceutical quality unit operations and aseptic processing desired.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of cGMP.

• Ability to lead and develop others.

• Ability to prioritize the functions and responsibilities of others.

• Must be familiar with the requirements of Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and European Pharmacopeia (EP).

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of risk management and the ability to apply the concepts of risk management effectively.

• Ability to work effectively in teams.

• Advanced knowledge of quality management standards and industry guidance on quality systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads, coaches, coordinates and prioritizes the functions and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance team in support of site cGMP commercial manufacturing operations:

• Provides guidance and ensures completion of Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) inspections.

• Ensures team training is performed, adequate and completed.

• Provides routine feedback and coaching.

• Mentors team members and awards compensation commensurate with performance levels.

• Manages and adheres to the QA Department budget. 

Directly leads site quality processes to ensure compliance and product quality:

• Leads site departments and QA team members in the deviation investigation process.

• Ensures QA procedures and processes are maintained, adequate and efficient.

• Assists and coordinates QA team member reviews of procedures.

• Assists and coordinates QA team member reviews of maintenance and metrology work orders.

• Leads QA team in quality oversight of manufacturing and laboratory operations.

Provides leadership to ensure site compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices:

• Represents QA in global regulatory agency audits and inspections.

• Interfaces with quality teams within the company to include the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific.

• Interacts with Marketing Authorization Holders (MAH) and Marketing Partners across the globe to ensure compliance and product quality.

Leads site commercial batch record review and disposition of product for global distribution:

• Ensure commercial products meet respective quality requirements.

• Liaise with global departments and team members such as the Qualified Person (QP) to release product to market.

• Ensure quality issues or concerns are communicated and resolved in a timely manner to support appropriate product disposition.

• Maintain and evolve the product release and control process.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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