Quality Assurance Specialist, Batch Disposition

Novartis; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Durham, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist, Batch Disposition to lead batch review and disposition activities, ensuring GMP compliance and timely product release in collaboration with Manufacturing and Quality teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a scientific field and at least five years in GMP batch disposition or QA, with experience in deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and FDA inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Batch Disposition and/or QA in a GMP environment.
• Experience reviewing batch records and supporting product release.
• Strong GMP/regulatory knowledge in biopharma.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections including FDA.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead batch record review and batch disposition activities to support timely product release.
• Make quality-based disposition decisions for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished product.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure GMP compliance throughout production operations.
• Support release of clinical and commercial products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Issue and manage batch records and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Review, author, and approve SOPs, work instructions, specifications, and other controlled documents.
• Drive investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls impacting product quality and release.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and ongoing FDA inspection readiness activities.
• Monitor quality metrics and contribute to Quality Management Review reporting and site performance initiatives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen Quality Systems and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Batch review

GMP compliance

Quality systems

Regulatory inspections

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

Every batch released has the potential to impact patients' lives, and that's where you come in. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, Batch Disposition, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and timely release of clinical and commercial products. Working at the intersection of Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations, you will lead batch review and disposition activities, provide GMP oversight, and help maintain the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to product release decisions while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Location

• This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Shift

• We currently have two openings one first-shift role and one second-shift role (starting at 12:00 PM). Both positions are scheduled Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead batch record review and batch disposition activities to support timely product release.
• Make quality-based disposition decisions for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished product.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure GMP compliance throughout production operations.
• Support release of clinical and commercial products in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Issue and manage batch records and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Review, author, and approve SOPs, work instructions, specifications, and other controlled documents.
• Drive investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls impacting product quality and release.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and ongoing FDA inspection readiness activities.
• Monitor quality metrics and contribute to Quality Management Review reporting and site performance initiatives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen Quality Systems and operational effectiveness.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Batch Disposition and/or Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Proven experience performing batch record review and supporting product release activities.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including cell culture, purification, or aseptic fill-finish processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and health authority audits, including FDA inspections.
• Strong attention to detail, sound quality judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $43.00 and $80.00 per hour

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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