Change Control Specialist

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Change Control Specialist for a Contract to Hire role in Grand Rapids, MI. You will manage site Change Control from start to finish, coordinating across Manufacturing, Validation, Engineering, and Quality Control to ensure timely, compliant changes.

The position emphasizes risk assessment, documentation, training, and audit readiness within a GMP quality system. Target candidates have 2+ years in regulated environments and strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Change Control, CAPA, Deviations, or Validation programs.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and FDA regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Experience performing quality impact assessments and risk evaluations using formal risk management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple change records, timelines, and priorities.
• Strong written communication for drafting and approving technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation and reporting.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems for change control and records maintenance.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in GMP documentation and records.
• Ability to collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Technical Services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for site Change Control records from initiation through closure.
• Review and process change requests involving facilities, equipment, computer systems, and quality systems.
• Facilitate cross-functional impact assessments on product quality and regulatory commitments.
• Ensure change control records include justification, risk assessments, implementation plans, and documentation.
• Monitor timelines and drive overdue actions to closure through escalation when needed.
• Coordinate extension requests and escalation activities for at-risk timelines.
• Partner with multiple departments to evaluate and implement changes in a controlled manner.
• Support the site's QMS and regulatory expectations in change control activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives on change management and metrics.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and electronic records.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Change control

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation control

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Audit readiness

Training coordination

Tools

Electronic quality management system

Job description

Job Title: Change Control Specialist

Job Description

The Change Control Specialist administers, coordinates, and executes the site Change Control program in support of cGMP pharmaceutical and aseptic manufacturing operations. This role ensures that proposed changes to facilities, equipment, utilities, computer systems, manufacturing processes, procedures, analytical methods, materials, and quality systems are thoroughly assessed, properly documented, formally approved, effectively implemented, and successfully closed in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. The position focuses on conducting impact assessments, facilitating cross-functional review and approval workflows, driving timely implementation of changes, and maintaining inspection-ready documentation aligned with quality system activities such as change control, deviation management, CAPA, risk assessment, and overall quality system compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for site Change Control records from initiation through closure, ensuring each change is managed consistently and in alignment with quality system requirements.
• Review and process change requests involving manufacturing operations, facilities, utilities, equipment, computerized systems, quality systems, materials, documentation, and validation activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional impact assessments to determine potential effects of proposed changes on product quality, regulatory commitments, validation requirements, training needs, and operational performance.
• Ensure change control records include clear justification, documented risk assessments, detailed implementation plans, defined effectiveness measures, and complete supporting documentation.
• Monitor change control timelines, proactively identify risks to on-time completion, and drive overdue actions to closure through follow-up, coordination, and escalation when necessary.
• Coordinate extension requests and escalation activities when implementation timelines are at risk, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation are in place.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Validation, Engineering, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Technical Services to evaluate, plan, and implement changes in a controlled and compliant manner.
• Support the site's Quality Management System (QMS) by ensuring adherence to internal procedures, regulatory expectations, and established quality processes related to change control.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on change management effectiveness, quality metrics, and process efficiency, recommending enhancements based on data and trends.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and electronic records for all change control and related quality system activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Lead or facilitate quality impact assessments and risk evaluations using established risk management tools to determine potential effects on product quality, patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory commitments.
• Determine appropriate change classification and define validation, qualification, and documentation requirements based on risk, regulatory expectations, and internal standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with cGMP regulations, FDA guidance, ICH requirements, and applicable industry standards in all change control activities.
• Review and approve SOPs, protocols, reports, specifications, and other GMP documentation associated with change implementation to confirm consistency, clarity, and compliance.
• Coordinate training requirements generated by approved changes, ensuring impacted personnel receive appropriate instruction and that training is documented.
• Ensure proper documentation of implementation activities, verification steps, and evidence of effectiveness for each change, maintaining clear audit trails in electronic quality systems.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting within electronic quality management systems, supporting data integrity and timely access to information.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits by preparing relevant change control documentation and quality system information.
• Present change control records and related quality system information during inspections and audits, responding to questions and requests for evidence.
• Assist with responses to audit observations related to change management activities by providing documentation, clarifications, and corrective action input as needed.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to the Change Control program, including timeliness, effectiveness, and compliance metrics.
• Identify trends and recurring issues revealed by change control metrics and records, and recommend or support process improvement activities to address root causes.
• Generate periodic management reports on change control status, performance, and compliance metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Change Control, CAPA, Deviations, or Validation programs.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and FDA regulations applicable to pharmaceutical and aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Experience performing quality impact assessments and risk evaluations using formal risk management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple change records, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft, review, and approve clear and concise technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools used for documentation and reporting.
• Experience working with electronic quality management systems for change control, documentation, and record maintenance.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in reviewing and maintaining GMP documentation and electronic records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Technical Services.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality processes including change control, deviation management, CAPA, and quality metrics tracking.
• Understanding of quality systems and document control practices, including batch record management and SOP lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting audit and inspection readiness activities, including internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
• Ability to interpret and apply ICH requirements and industry standards within a GMP environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate risks, identify trends, and propose process improvements.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, regulated environment with evolving priorities and strict compliance expectations.
• Ability to coordinate training activities related to approved changes and ensure training is documented appropriately.
• Capability to generate management-level reports and summaries on change control status and compliance metrics.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an office environment within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or aseptic manufacturing setting. The position involves extensive work with electronic quality management systems, Microsoft Office tools, and GMP documentation, requiring sustained focus on accuracy and compliance. Although most activities occur at a desk, the Change Control Specialist regularly moves throughout the facility to collaborate with subject matter experts in Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Technical Services. The environment emphasizes adherence to cGMP standards, FDA and ICH requirements, and internal quality procedures, with a strong focus on inspection readiness, audit support, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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