Principal QA Specialist

KBI Biopharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma is seeking a Principal QA Specialist to oversee the compliance review of biopharmaceutical GMP data, including in-process, release, and stability tests. The role ensures QA oversight of analytical and microbial labs, supports product lifecycle activities, and collaborates across client and internal teams to meet site goals.

The incumbent will lead QA activities, train staff, and mentor other QA specialists while maintaining a strong quality culture to ensure patient safety and

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of FDA, EU and cGMP regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely review of test data for in-process, release, and stability samples ensuring compliance with procedures and cGLP/cGMP requirements.
• Review and approve method verification, transfer, qualification, and validation related to testing.
• Provide QA support for deviations, CAPAs, investigations, change controls and related projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team orientation

Problem solving

FDA/EU regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant field with required experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for the compliance review of Biopharmaceutical GMP data. This includes the review and approval of in-process, release, and stability test data. Provides QA oversight of analytical and microbial laboratory activities including but not limited to method qualification, method transfers, method validations, creation and revision of test methods, specifications, stability studies, laboratory investigations and laboratory deviations. The Principal QA Specialist provides exemplary service to both internal and external customers by ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while supporting product lifecycle activities for timely delivery of products to clients for patients. Collaborates with clients, laboratories, manufacturing, QA batch disposition and other internal stakeholders as needed to achieve site, operational and department specific goals. Cultivates and maintains Quality culture.

May perform as a team lead for a specific responsibility listed below, in which case, the Approximated amount of time will be skewed toward the specific responsibility

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs timely review of test data for in process, release, and stability samples. Assures activities comply with required procedures, cGLP, and cGMP requirements.
• Responsible for the review and approval of method verification, transfer, qualification, and validation related to the testing of in-process, release, and stability testing.
• Provides QA support for Deviations, CAPAs, Laboratory Investigations, Change Controls and Projects related to laboratory processes, instruments, specifications, methods and SOPs.
• Attends relevant operational meetings in support of Manufacturing operation, analysis and disposition activities. Supports client audits and regulatory inspections as required. Other activities as assigned by Management.
• Provides QA oversight of special projects such as implementation of new processes to support site, operational and department goals.
• Serves as trainer/mentor for QA Specialists and cross-trainer for employees in other departments to support individual development goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years’ experience in a QA, QC or cGMP environment in Biopharmaceuticals or equivalent. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, attention to details and excellent problem resolutions skills. Strong understanding of FDA, EU and cGMP regulations is required. Experience in Quality Control and Quality Systems is beneficial.

Language Ability

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Math Ability

• Basic math skills are required. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics.

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time working at a computer workstation. Pushing and pulling up to 30 pounds.

Computer Skills

• Use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, Database, Spreadsheets, Internet, and LIMS.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.