Program Coordinator, Aseptic Process Simulation

Fagron Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical insurance

Vision and dental

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fagron is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Aseptic Process Simulation Program to organize all APS activities at the 503B outsourcing facility. This role coordinates design, execution, and implementation of media-fill protocols across sterile areas and production lines.

You will work with Validation, Production and MQ teams to ensure compliance with FDA 503B guidance and cGMP standards, maintaining thorough documentation and timely final reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or 503B compounding.
• Understanding of FDA 503B guidance, cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), and Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing – current Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Leadership and project management capabilities.
• Communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in electronic quality systems, deviation management, and protocol/report authorship.
• Quality-driven and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong accountability and regulatory awareness
• Commitment to data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the site’s aseptic process simulation program, working with Validation, Production and Quality Assurance to ensure it remains compliant, efficient, and aligned with regulatory expectations for 503B outsourcing facilities.
• Develop and approve media fill protocols that accurately model production operations, including interventions, personnel activities, and equipment configurations for each aseptic line.
• Oversee the planning and real-time execution of approximately 2-4 media fills per month, ensuring adherence to validated procedures, aseptic technique, and contamination control principles.
• Coordinate cross-functional support from manufacturing, quality control, and facilities.
• Ensure timely documentation, investigation, and closure of any protocol deviations, failures, or environmental anomalies identified during media fill events.
• Support the Aseptic Training team with analyzing performance trends to identify opportunities for improving aseptic practices, reducing risk, and optimizing fill efficiency.
• Work with the Aseptic Training team to ensure all involved in executing the APS are appropriately trained and qualified in aseptic technique, gowning, and simulation protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory awareness

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Gowning and aseptic technique

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Electronic quality systems

Deviation management

Protocol/report authorship

Job description

About the Job

The Program Coordinator for the Aseptic Process Simulation Program organizes all aspects of aseptic process simulation (APS) activities at the 503B outsourcing facility. This individual coordinates the departments responsible for the design, execution, and implementation of media-fill protocols that qualify aseptic operations across multiple sterile areas and production lines. The Aseptic Process Validation Program Coordinator works with the Validation department manager to ensure that all APS events are scientifically sound, compliant with FDA 503B guidance, cGMP Guidance for Sterile Manufacturing, and other relevant rules and guidelines, and that they accurately simulate routine production practices. The coordinator will report to Manufacturing Quality (MQ) and work with the MQ Aseptic Training team to improve aseptic processes.

The APS team performs up to four media fills per month, requiring exceptional coordination, documentation control, and cross-department collaboration. The Aseptic Process Validation Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the work and output of the Aseptic Process Simulation team. This includes oversight of the planning, implementing, and executing of aseptic process simulations (media fills) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. In addition, this person is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory commitments are accounted for within the overall media fill plan. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, writing protocols, documenting processes, analyzing results, and completing final reports within required timing as to not impact production.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the site’s aseptic process simulation program, working with Validation, Production and Quality Assurance to ensure it remains compliant, efficient, and aligned with regulatory expectations for 503B outsourcing facilities.
• Develop and approve media fill protocols that accurately model production operations, including interventions, personnel activities, and equipment configurations for each aseptic line.
• Oversee the planning and real-time execution of approximately 2-4 media fills per month, ensuring adherence to validated procedures, aseptic technique, and contamination control principles.
• Coordinate cross-functional support from manufacturing, quality control, and facilities.
• Ensure timely documentation, investigation, and closure of any protocol deviations, failures, or environmental anomalies identified during media fill events.
• Support the Aseptic Training team with analyzing performance trends to identify opportunities for improving aseptic practices, reducing risk, and optimizing fill efficiency.
• Work with the Aseptic Training team to ensure all involved in executing the APS are appropriately trained and qualified in aseptic technique, gowning, and simulation protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or 503B compounding.
• Understanding of FDA 503B guidance, cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), and Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing – current Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Leadership and project management capabilities.
• Communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in electronic quality systems, deviation management, and protocol/report authorship.
• Quality-driven and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong accountability and regulatory awareness
• Commitment to data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready for the challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.