Compliance Specialist

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services seeks an Engineering Compliance Specialist in Bedford, NH within the Engineering department under the Director, Engineering and Maintenance. The role focuses on change controls, deviations, CAPA plans, and SOP updates to support sterile fill finish operations.

You will collaborate across quality, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and improve overall equipment and process integrity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with GMP, ISO, and/or an FDA-regulated environment.
• Strong technical writing and SME in quality system documents.
• Experience with root cause and risk analysis in a cGMP environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, review, and manage change control documentation for equipment, processes, and systems.
• Lead investigations into deviations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute CAPA plans and monitor effectiveness across teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment and timely updates.

Skills

Change control

Deviation handling

CAPA planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality system writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title: Engineering Compliance Specialist

Location: Bedford, New Hampshire

Department: Engineering

Reporting To: Director, Engineering and Maintenance

Responsible For (Staff): No

As the Engineering Compliance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management and implementation of change controls, deviations, CAPA plans, and SOP updates within our sterile fill finish operations. You will collaborate with various departments to drive continuous improvement, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Change Control Management: Initiate, review, and manage change control documentation related to equipment, processes, and systems. Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment with stakeholders and timely resolution of change requests. Conduct impact assessments to evaluate the potential effects of proposed changes on product quality, safety, and efficacy.
• Deviation Handling: Lead investigations into deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other relevant departments to develop comprehensive deviation reports. Ensure timely closure of deviations while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) Planning: Develop and execute robust CAPA plans in response to identified issues or areas for improvement. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures. Monitor and track CAPA effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to enhance long-term performance.
• Communication and Collaboration: Act as a liaison between engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless communication and collaboration. Provide regular updates on change control, deviations, and CAPA status to management and relevant stakeholders. Foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: EXPERIENCE 2+ years’ experience with GMP, ISO, and/or an FDA-regulated environment is required. Strong technical writer and SME in writing all Quality system documents (CAPAs, Deviations, Change Controls, SOPs, Reports, etc.) SME in investigation, root cause, and risk analysis in a cGMP environment for complex issues within the production environment Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering related field preferred.
• QUALITIES – Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives to completion Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments Assertive, self-directed, and results-oriented Honesty, integrity, respect, and courtesy with leadership and peers Strong commitment to conducting PCI PHARMA SERVICES business according to the highest legal and ethical standards and to continually pursue excellence in the manufacturing and delivery of PCI PHARMA SERVICES products and services.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.