Global Sterility Assurance Systems & Standards Lead

CSL Plasma; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma seeks a Global Sterility Assurance Systems & Standards Lead to direct sterility programs across CSL sites and CMOs, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and quality standards. The role drives risk management, continuous improvement, and global readiness for inspections.

You will collaborate with Technical Operations, Quality, Operations, and R&D to maintain aseptic excellence and support strategic CSL projects such as new filling lines and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology or life sciences; or equivalent field.
• 8-10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with QA in manufacturing and QC microbiology/sterility context.
• Experience with GxP, FDA, EU and other regulatory guidelines; regulatory interaction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the site related to sterility assurance standards, culture and continuous improvement.
• Perform regulatory and business intelligence about sterile manufacturing and Sterility Assurance.
• Collaborate with global sterility assurance teams to improve microbial contamination control strategy at the site.
• Work with global leads and site leadership to ensure regulatory and CSL standards governance and drive improvements.
• Provide input to major deviation investigations in sterile filtration, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and bioburden testing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory intelligence

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology/biology/life sciences

Equivalent relevant field

Job description

Global Sterility Assurance Systems & Standards LeadReporting to the Head of Global Sterility Assurance,

this strategic position sits in the Global Quality Operations organisation. Ensuring the quality, safety and reliable supply of our products' pipeline is critical. This newly created leadership role executes Sterility Assurance oversight and support to CSL sites and CMOs to ensure that sites operate in compliance to the highest standard regulatory expectations.By driving sterility assurance across partnering functions, this position ensures consistent standards, proactive risk management, and global inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the site related to sterility assurance standards, culture and continuous improvement
• Perform effective regulatory and business intelligence about sterile manufacturing and Sterility Assurance
• Work collaboratively with the global sterility assurance teams to provide a holistic microbial contamination control strategy and improvement plan at the site
• Partner closely with the global function leads as well as site leadership team, develop strategies to ensure continuous adherence to regulatory and CSL standards related to sterility assurance governance and drive improvements
• Provide expert input to Sterility Assurance related major deviation investigations in the area of sterile filtration, aseptic filling and lyophilization and sterility, media fill and bioburden test fail
• Proactively work with sites and global stakeholders on inspection readiness for the sites (before, during and after inspections)
• Provide CMOs and filling strategies Sterility Support (CMO selection process, technologies intelligence...)
• Provide strong Sterility Assurance background and support on strategic CSL projects (i.e. new filling lines selection and design)
• Develop and lead Sterility Assurance Roadmaps for compliance and performance
• Ensure appropriate development, implementation and maintenance of sterility assurance standards and processes consistent with global governance, regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Align and facilitate collaboration across Technical Operations, Quality functions, Operations, and R&D, to successfully drive aseptic excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biology or life sciences or equivalent relevant field
• 8-10 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry with direct experience executing quality assurance within a manufacturing and QC microbiology, sterility assurance context
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and regulation compliance with GxP, FDA, EU and other regulatory agency guidelines
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities including submissions and inspections; knowledge of auditing practices and procedure
• Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.