Analytical Science and Technology Associate Director (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Consultant at the Associate Director level to join their Analytical Science and Technology team. This role involves expertise in assay development and validation for rapid microbiology safety methods, focusing on the Biologics and Cell & Gene therapy portfolio. Candidates should have a BS or above in relevant fields and a minimum of 12 years of industry experience. The position is a contract role for 24 months at 20 hours a week, with a pay range of $90-$110 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant ICH and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with analytical support for late-stage or commercial biological products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in method development and validation.
• Strategize the analytical network for rapid microbiology safety methods.
• Author and/or review technical and regulatory documents.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Biofire mycoplasma

Expertise in BacT Sterility

Excellent technical writing skills

Experience in Gene and Cell therapy

Ability to prioritize objectives

Education

BS or above in Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

This Consultant will be at the level of Associate Director, joining the Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT) team within the Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain (CMSC) department. S/He will provide expertise in assay development and validation of rapid microbiology safety methods (including but not limited to BacT Sterility and Biofire mycoplasma), and E2E analytical supports of the safety methods to the commercial manufacturing release for the Biologics and Cell & Gene therapy (CGT) portfolio.

This is a contract role for 24 months.

20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and represent ASAT to lead and participate in method development, validation/verification, transfer, and submission of the rapid safety methods, including but not limited to BacT Sterility and Biofire mycoplasma.
• Strategize the analytical network for rapid microbiology safety methods and lead the network capacity expansion, including equipment IQ/OQ/PQ for commercial release.
• Author and/or review technical documents, including method SOPs, study protocols, and technical reports
• Author and/or review regulatory documents
• Provide SME assessment for deviations and CAPAs.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.

Knowledge and Skills

• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of Biofire mycoplasma, BacT Sterility, and other safety methods for the Biologics and Cell & Gene therapy (CGT) portfolio
• Expertise in testing, method verifications/validations, method compatibility, and product release specifications for the Safety methods
• In-depth knowledge of relevant ICH and regulatory guidelines and good understanding of GMP concept for the safety methods
• Excellent technical writing skills are essential
• Experience in Gene and Cell therapy is desirable
• Experience with analytical support for late-stage or commercial biological products and cGMP manufacturing
• Ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects and adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility and efficiency
• Partners effectively with internal and external functions

Education and Experience

• BS or above in Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and related fields.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

$90-$110/HR

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