Deviation Investigator Associate

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO; Boulder (CO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching

Health Insurance PPO/HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is seeking a Detail-oriented Investigator to manage deviations, write investigations, and support CAPA closure. You will collect data, lead root cause analyses, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant investigations under cGMP guidelines.

You will participate in the Operational Excellence Program, update procedures, and help drive continuous improvement while maintaining high quality and patient safety standards in a fast-paced

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a technical field and 2 years Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, technical data, and regulations; able to write reports and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Initiation, completion, drafting, and on time closure of investigations assigned
• Work with cross functional teams to collect data and conduct interviews after a deviation; document impact
• Lead root cause analysis to determine most likely causes and contributing factors
• Gather and interpret data to ensure deviations have documented justification for impact
• Facilitation or participation in meetings to align review team and subject matter experts on investigational path
• Identify and communicate observed trends to drive sustainable process improvements
• Progress multiple projects and deviations simultaneously
• Collaborate with customers for correction resolution on deviation drafts
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program to drive continuous improvement
• Update procedures and documentation to address CAPAs
• Perform investigations in compliance with applicable procedures

Conocimientos

Technical writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

6M/5Whys

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a technical field

Descripción del empleo

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.

Our People Vision

We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.

Summary

Responsible for on time completion and writing of deviations, laboratory investigations, and/or assigned corrective/preventative actions. Can lead manufacturing or laboratory investigations with minimal guidance. Works directly with supervisors, operators, or other Corden staff to collect data to support root cause analysis and CAPA identification. Participates in Operational Excellence Program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for initiation, completion, drafting, and on time closure of investigations assigned
• Work closely with cross functional teams to collect data and conduct interviews immediately following a deviation; including working with technical teams to identify and document deviation impact
• Lead and perform root cause analysis to determine most likely root cause/ contributing factors for a deviation
• Gather and interpret data to ensure the deviation includes a documented justification for impact on materials, product, or system within scope of the deviation
• Facilitation and/or participation in meetings to drive internal alignment between the review team/area subject matter expert(s) on an investigational path forward
• Identification and communication of observed trends to drive effective and sustainable system process improvements
• Able to progress multiple projects and deviations simultaneously
• Collaborate internally and with customers for correction resolution on deviation drafts
• Participation in the Corden Operational Excellence Program to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate and/or update procedures/documentation to address identified CAPAs
• Perform investigation in compliance with applicable CordenPharma procedures

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides guidance and leadership where appropriate, based upon the results of deviations. Leads efforts for investigations assigned and process improvements identified.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

Quality Responsibilities

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) from a college or university in a technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Science); and 2 years Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience in a technical support; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, technical data, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures/technical documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees, managers, customers, and regulatory auditors. Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, factor analysis, etc.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Technical writing for the educated, but uninformed reader. Able to translate very complex and challenging scientific or technical information into a brief and complete report
• Work well on a team and be able to trouble shoot and problem solve in a cross functional team setting
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills
• Strong typing and computer skills, including efficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with cGMP Quality Systems
• Investigator/initiators are expected to work in a Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environment and have familiarity with cGMP quality systems
• The ability to manage multiple ongoing projects concurrently
• Have excellent meeting facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Professional and proficient technical writing capability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Knowledge of common investigative tools (6M, 5Whys, etc.)

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

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