QA Batch Review Specialist

INCOG BioPharma Services; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

11 observed holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Health & wellness plans

FSA and HSA programs

Dental & vision care

Job summary

INCOG BioPharma Services in Fishers, IN is seeking a QA Specialist – Batch Review to support major QA programs and advance a culture of quality and on-time batch release.

The role involves batch record review for parenteral manufacturing, deviation investigations, SOPs, and cross-functional collaboration, with emphasis on data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; related science preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ GMP experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years’ aseptic processing in cleanroom or isolator environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on computer skills with SCADA and data analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle review and disposition of parenteral Batch Records.
• Provide client access and support in Batch Record review.
• Train QA Associates on surveillance and batch record review requirements.
• Support timely deviations closure to enable on-time batch release.
• Create and report batch release metrics to site leadership.
• Participate in investigations for major/critical deviations.
• Support authoring and approving SOPs and work instructions.
• Utilize eDMS and LIMS and other systems to ensure data integrity.

Skills

GMP environment

Aseptic processing

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related Science

Tools

SCADA

eDMS

LIMS

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Working closely with the QA Supervisor, the QA Specialist – Batch Review will be instrumental in supporting major QA programs. They will also be key in championing and developing the organization’s Quality Mindset, and culture of efficiency, attention to detail, and on-time delivery. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will at all times provide support with identifying and closing Operational and Quality gaps.

The Quality Assurance Specialist – Batch Review will exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of developing productive, customer‑centric working relationships with colleagues, internal customers, and external partners and clients. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues to a range of target audiences. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will thrive in a team environment but will also work autonomously utilizing strong self‑management and organizational skills. The QA Specialist – Batch Review will value process owners and subject matter experts and will possess a demonstrated ability in influencing positive outcomes without direct reporting authority.

Essential Job Functions:

• Full lifecycle review and disposition of parenteral manufacturing Batch Records (Formulation, Filling, Inspection, & Packaging) for Media Fills and Drug Product.
• Provide Client access and support in the review and approval of Batch Records.
• Provide training to all QA Associates and Specialists on surveillance oversight and on‑the‑floor Batch Record review requirements.
• Support Quality Systems with driving timely completion of batch impacting deviations to support on time batch release activities.
• Create and report batch release metrics to site leadership.
• Participate in operations investigations for determining root cause and assessing mitigation for Major and Critical deviating events.
• Support authoring, reviewing and approving of various SOPs & Work Instructions.
• Support Plant Automation alarm reviews.
• Advise and approve the builds of Batch Record BOMs and ECOs.
• Prioritize and coordinate their time in balancing production timelines with product quality assurances.
• Exercise rapid decision‑making in the preliminary evaluation of the scope and impact of deviating events, requirements for product segregation, and the implementation of initial corrective actions or elevate the issue to Manager for resolution.
• Provide support as needed in a cross‑functional capacity on deviation investigative processes using root cause analysis tools, report writing, and mitigation development using risk analysis tools.
• Utilize various paper and automated systems (eDMS, SCADA, BMS, CMMS, LIMS, lab instrument software, etc.) to ensure data integrity for site policies, procedures, and batch records.
• Use technical skills and applied statistics to analyze and track deviations and to identify sources of variability and error site processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Exemplify and take proactive approaches in terms of safety expectations, practice positive intervention, and enforce best practices that align to SOPs, compliance requirements, quality guidelines, and site goals.

Special Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent; degree preferred to be in a related Science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc.).
• 4 years minimum experience working in a GMP environment.
• 2 years minimum experience working with aseptic processing in cleanroom and/or isolator environments required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General computer skills evidenced by hands‑on work with computerized Operations equipment (SCADA); and reporting and data analysis software (Word, Excel, Visio, JMP, Minitab, etc.).

Additional Preferences:

• 3 years experience as performer or reviewer in Quality Management Systems, DMS, Deviation/CAPA, and Change Control required.
• 2 years’ experience with assessment and review of Quality Control testing, CoA, and results management preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of regulations and quality processes involving product disposition.

INCOG’s Benefits:

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure, and paid sick time
• 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5% of salary, vested immediately.
• Choice of health & wellness plans.
• FSA and HSA programs.
• Dental & vision care.

Additional info about INCOG BioPharma Services:

At INCOG BioPharma we have built a world‑class CDMO for parenteral injectable drugs. Our culture and priorities are different by design: focused on building long‑term value for our customers, we are committed to a service‑culture mindset, technical excellence, and a collaborative and team‑centered approach to doing business.

Unless otherwise specified, all positions are based out of our Fishers, IN offices. Please note, we are a smoke‑free campus.

INCOG BioPharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at INCOG BioPharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical disability, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. INCOG will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.