Quality Assurance Senior Specialist

Seranbio; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Serán BioScience in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Quality Assurance Senior Specialist to lead day-to-day QA activities for a GMP facility that manufactures, stores, and tests pharmaceutical products. You will oversee supplier quality, audits, and the Quality Risk Management program.

Responsibilities include audit management and responses, CAPA planning, SOP/document control, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 8+ years of QA experience with auditing and supplier quality.
• Experience with GMP, FDA/regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Performs internal and third-party audits.
• Supports regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Oversees supplier quality program and audit activities.

Skills

Auditing

Supplier Quality

Regulatory inspections

GMP knowledge

Veeva experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Serán is seeking a Quality Assurance Senior Specialist who will be responsible for performing the day-to-day tasks of the QA Department supporting a GMP facility manufacturing, storing, and testing pharmaceutical products. Primary responsibilities include overseeing Supplier Quality, Auditing (supporting regulatory and client audits, conducting internal and vendor audits), and managing the Quality Risk Management program. Tasks include audit management, audit response, facilitating audit related continuous improvements, negotiating/processing Quality Agreements and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include Quality Management System, risk analyses, change management and investigations/CAPA.

• Performs internal and third-party audits.
• Supports regulatory inspections and client audits. Manages and improves audit program.
• Provides direction on audit operational activities and the development of audit responses, CAPA plans, and Effectiveness Checks.

• Oversees company’s supplier quality program including supplier qualification and audit (some travel required)
• Assists in the oversight, facilitation, and implementation of continuous improvement of the company’s quality systems
• Administers the quality risk management program and conducts risk assessments
• Document authorship, review, and approval of SOPs, reports, and quality records.

• Knowledge of GMP and FDA regulations for drug manufacturing (21CFR 210-211).
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and EMA expectations for clinical trial and commercial materials, manufacturing, and testing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a scientific discipline
• 8+ years previous quality assurance experience including Auditing and Supplier Quality experience
• Working knowledge of Veeva preferred

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Summary:

Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.

The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701