EXPANSION Sr. Mfg QA Specialist

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a Senior Manufacturing QA Specialist to perform in-process QA, environmental monitoring, and CAPA-driven investigations. You will ensure cGMP compliance and support site QA activities, audits, and QMS improvements.

The role reports to QA Supervisor and requires strong documentation, regulatory knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration in a nights shift environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required/preferred in physical or biological sciences or related field.
• 4+ years QA or Environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with QA Plant support (IPQA/EM), cGMP or FDA guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Perform in-process QA activities and environmental monitoring.
• Lead audits and assist with QMS documentation and CAPA development.
• Review batch records, protocols, and supporting documentation for disposition.
• Provide oversight of EM activities for classified areas (air/ surfaces).
• Perform sampling and testing of site utilities (water, steam, gases).
• Lead complex GMP investigations including root-cause analysis.

Conhecimentos

QA/EM expertise

Regulatory awareness

Documentation & writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title EXPANSION Sr. Mfg QA Specialist Job Description Business: Pharma Solutions Department: Quality Assurance (QA) Location: Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the primary purpose of the Senior Manufacturing QA Specialist role is to perform in-process QA activities, environmental monitoring of facilities and utility systems, audits and QMS support according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and site specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Shift Nights

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of aseptic processing, cleanroom behavior, and cGMP requirements and consistently maintain compliance with site procedures.
• Perform and provide oversight of in-process QA activities, including inspections, labeling, packaging, and line clearances in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Review executed batch records, protocols, and supporting documentation to support timely and compliant batch disposition.
• Perform and provide technical oversight of Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities for classified areas, including viable surface/air and non-viable air monitoring.
• Perform sampling and testing of site utilities, including water, steam, and compressed gases, as applicable.
• Perform microbiological testing, including plate enumeration, result review, and accurate documentation.
• Support cleaning verification activities, including sample collection, testing, review, and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and ensure required calibration and qualification activities are completed.
• Evaluate EM and quality trends, identify potential adverse trends, and initiate appropriate risk-based actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support microbiology material and EM media inventory management to ensure testing readiness and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and revise SOPs, technical reports, risk assessments, site metrics, and other QA/EM documentation.
• Lead complex GMP investigations, including root-cause analysis, product impact assessments, risk assessments, and CAPA development in accordance with the site QMS.
• Serve as a Senior MQA Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Environmental Monitoring, Contamination Control, Sterility Assurance, and complex manufacturing quality issues.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site's Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control programs, including associated risk assessments and technical reports.
• Provide senior QA oversight and coordination of quality activities supporting batch disposition and product release.
• Serve as an MQA representative during client, internal, and regulatory audits, including FDA and MHRA inspections, and support responses to audit observations.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to MQA Specialists and serve as an escalation point for complex quality and compliance matters.
• Lead and support quality and process improvement initiatives involving QA processes, QMS performance, EM, contamination control, and manufacturing quality.
• Perform material disposition and associated activities in SAP, ensuring accurate documentation and timely disposition.
• Participate in client interactions, investigations, technical discussions, and other site quality activities as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable cGMP, regulatory, health, safety, environmental, and company requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences or related scientific field preferred.
• 4+ years of Quality assurance or Environmental monitoring experience performing quality related activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Must have previous experience working within QA Plant support (IPQA /EM), strict regulatory guidelines, cGMP or FDA
• Prior knowledge and/or ability to understand and follow job related regulatory requirements (cGMP, OSHA, FDA)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Detail oriented
• Understanding of sterile manufacturing preferred
• Technical writing skills preferred

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.