QA Specialist, Drug Product

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a QA Specialist for Drug Product to drive quality oversight from development through operational readiness. You’ll support DP manufacturing processes, validate systems, and approve lifecycle documentation to ensure cGMP compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Life Sciences or Engineering degree with GMP experience and are ready to work on a 24/7 manufacturing schedule, including occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with GMP exposure.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in validation, cGMP manufacturing operations and/or QA oversight.

Responsabilités

• Oversee QA direction for DP manufacturing processes to support readiness.
• Develop documents, processes and procedures for the Drug Product program.
• Assess impact of system/process changes and manage change control.
• Review and approve lifecycle documentation and validation plans.
• Provide QA support for operational readiness and manufacturing operations in cGMP facility.
• Support regulatory inspections and line clearance on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with global peers and cross-functional teams to meet quality goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Adaptability to Genki culture

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Outils

Smartsheet

Trackwise

Veeva

Kneat validation

PAS-X

ASTM E2500

21 CFR Part 11

Description du poste

The QA Specialist, Drug Product (DP) helps drive the Quality oversight for the direction of all DP Manufacturing processes through to operational readiness during project phase. This role oversees QA’s day-to-day activities and resolution or mitigation of issues.

What You’ll Do

• Supports the development of documents, processes and procedures for the Drug Product program.
• Assesses the impact of system and process modifications and maintains oversight of change management processes to ensure Manufacturing systems are maintained in a validated state from startup into commercial operation.
• Provides oversight and approval of system and process lifecycle documentation including risk and impact assessments, product and process equipment specifications, functional specifications, traceability matrices, qualification protocols, validation plans and validation summary reports.
• Generates, reviews and approves QA procedures for the validation approach and lifecycle documents for Manufacturing Systems.
• Generates, reviews and approves QA documentation, procedures and processes for operational readiness objectives and QA support of manufacturing operations in a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulated facility.
• Ensures the fulfillment of project and operational quality objectives within desired timelines.
• Provides Manufacturing shop floor support including Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL), critical process step verification, issue resolution, line clearance and alarm response.
• Participates in optimization or improvement initiatives; supports regulatory agency and third-party inspections.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to partner with different teams and stakeholders; fluency in English.
• Strong time management; ability to meet tight deadlines to ensure effective prioritization of tasks.
• Critical thinking and superior problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative attitude; willingness to work with global peers and cross-functional teams toward company and department goals.
• Basic knowledge and application of cGMP compliance and other related regulations.
• Ability to fully embrace a Genki culture and bring positive energy to a dynamic work environment.
• Flexible to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• The position also has occasional opportunities for international and/or domestic travel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of applicable industry experience; OR,
• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 0+ years of applicable experience.
• 1+ years of experience working in a GMP regulated environment.
• Experience in Validation, cGMP manufacturing operations and/or Quality oversight in an FDA regulated facility.

Preferred Requirements:

• High level understanding/familiarity of validation of production equipment, hygienic utilities, quality systems, automation, methodologies, manufacturing and IT Systems.
• Understanding of GAMP5, Data Integrity and application of 21 CFR Part 820 and Part 11.
• Understanding of formulation, aseptic filling and/or visual inspection.
• Working knowledge and experience with ASTM E2500, Smartsheet, Trackwise, Veeva, Kneat validation software, and/or PAS-X.
• Experience with startup Projects or initiatives.