Quality Assurance Officer II

Replimune-2; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Replimune is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer II to guide and coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of QA systems at our Milton Park site. You will manage batch review for GMP lots and ensure timely release of drug products for clinical and commercial use, while maintaining MHRA, EMA, FDA and other guidelines.

You will work cross-functionally with QA, QC, Regulatory and Clinical teams to drive inspection readiness, lead change control, deviations and CAPA processes, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (BSc or equivalent) is required; master's preferred.
• ≥ 6 years of experience in Quality Systems in biotech/pharma.
• GxP experience, including auditing; knowledge of MHRA, EMA and FDA GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with QA, QC, Regulatory and Clinical groups to ensure inspection readiness.
• Perform batch review for GMP lots in support of release including final QC documentation.
• Drive improvements in GMP compliance and Quality systems (CAPA, deviation, change control).
• Prepare and maintain quality records and reports with strong documentation skills.
• Report quality metrics for QMR deliverables and participate in audits.
• Review and approve SOPs, validation documents, and GMP records.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commits

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSc or equivalent)

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Replimune's mission is to revolutionize cancer treatment with therapies designed to activate a powerful and durable full-body anti-tumor response, boldly transforming cancer care because patient's lives depend on it.

At Replimune, we live by our values:

United: We Collaborate for a Common Goal.

Audacious: We Are Bold.

Dedicated: We Give Our Full Commitment.

Candid: We Are Honest With Each Other.

People are at the center of everything we do, and when it comes to our employees, we make it personal. With a deep sense of purpose, a strong and evolving culture, a competitive and forward-looking total rewards program, everyone at Replimune has a unique opportunity to impact on the lives of patients, caregivers and themselves.

Join us, as we reshape the future.

Summary of job description

The Quality Assurance Officer II provides guidance and coordination in the development, implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance systems and activities at Replimune. Manages batch review to ensure timely release of drug product for clinical and commercial use. Ensures relevant quality and regulatory requirements are met for manufacturing and testing and ensures site compliance with quality system regulations issued by MHRA, EMA, FDA and other applicable regulatory bodies. Responsible for the evaluation and assurance that appropriate quality systems are in place at approved vendors and suppliers supporting GXP.

• Position is based in our Milton Park location and typically has a 5-day on-site expectation.

Key responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory and Clinical groups to ensure inspection readiness. Provide QA input and approvals to assist in and drive projects as needed.
• Perform batch review for GMP lots, in support of Qualified Person release including final Quality Review of associated quality records. Prioritize batch release in support of business needs including maintaining batch release status and communicate release needs throughout the organization.
• Drive improvement of Replimune GMP compliance and Quality systems: change control, deviation, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems including support of thorough root cause analysis investigations related to quality issues.
• Possess strong writing skills to utilize best practices in documenting deviations in records and associated reports.
• Collect and report quality metrics supporting Quality Management Review (QMR) deliverables.
• Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Validation Protocols / Reports, GMP records, Testing Records and other records generated by the site ensuring internal and external standards are met.
• Interface and provide support to internal customers.
• Lead and participate in Risk assessments.
• Conduct trainings as needed (change control, batch release, risk assessment methodology, etc.).
• Conduct routine compliance oversight activities e.g. facility/laboratory walkarounds.
• Take part in Replimune internal and external audit program. Lead and direct audits of GMP materials and service providers.
• Interface with internal customers in Product Development, Quality Control Labs, etc., and, as appropriate, with external vendors to support ongoing compliance with Replimune requirements and quality standards.
• Ability to prepare slides and provide training to staff in applicable procedures.
• Prepare and issue controlled logbooks for internal customers.
• Archive and retrieval of documentation.

Other responsibilities

• Support Replimune Clinical QA activities.
• Drafts, reviews, provides oversight to content, and approves controlled documents which may include but are not limited to standard operating procedures, validation documents, material specifications, etc.
• Work cross functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory and Clinical groups to support Replimune Clinical and Commercial operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree (BSc or equivalent).
• Masters preferred.

Experience and skill requirement

• ≥ 6 years' experience in relevant Quality Systems, technology and/or supervision in a regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry environment.
• GxP experience, including auditing.
• Knowledge of MHRA, EMA and FDA guidelines regarding GMPs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with other functions.
• High level of attention to details and excellent time management.
• IT skills – competent in using Microsoft Office.
• An interest in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance.
• A level of flexibility is essential to meet varying workloads.

About Replimune

Replimune Group, Inc., headquartered in Woburn, MA, was founded in 2015 with the mission to transform cancer treatment by pioneering the development of a novel portfolio of oncolytic immunotherapies. Replimune's proprietary RPx platform is based on a potent HSV-1 backbone intended to maximize immunogenic cell death and the induction of a systemic anti-tumor immune response. The RPx platform is designed to have a unique dual local and systemic activity consisting of direct selective virus-mediated killing of the tumor resulting in the release of tumor derived antigens and altering of the tumor microenvironment to ignite a strong and durable systemic response. The RPx product candidates are expected to be synergistic with most established and experimental cancer treatment modalities, leading to the versatility to be developed alone or combined with a variety of other treatment options. For more information, please visit www.replimune.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.