EXPANSION Sr. Mfg QA Specialist

piramalpharma; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington is seeking a Senior Manufacturing QA Specialist to perform in-process QA tasks and environmental monitoring per GMP/SOP. You will review batch records, support line clearances, and oversee EM activities in classified areas, ensuring compliance and timely batch disposition.

The role requires 4+ years in QA or EM within pharma, MS Office proficiency, and familiarity with IPQA/facility regulatory guidelines. Strong investigative and CAPA skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences or related field.
• 4+ years of QA or Environmental Monitoring experience in pharma manufacturing.
• Experience with IPQA/EM, regulatory guidelines, cGMP or FDA.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process QA activities and environmental monitoring per GMP and SOP.
• Provide oversight of EM activities for classified areas and utility systems.
• Review batch records, protocols, and supporting documentation for batch disposition.
• Lead complex GMP investigations including root-cause analysis and CAPA development.
• Serve as QA SME for Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control programs.
• Coordinate client, internal, and regulatory audits (FDA/MHRA) and respond to observations.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation calibration/qualification activities.
• Assist in QA process improvements and QMS performance metrics.

Skills

QA

Environmental monitoring

cGMP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 eff