Senior Quality Specialist - QMS & Doc Control

Humacyte Global Inc; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock Options

401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting

Medical, Vision and Dental Plans

Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Dis

Company Paid Life Insurance

23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Company Designated Holidays + 2浮動

Paid Parental Leave Policies

Zusammenfassung

Humacyte Inc in North Carolina seeks a Senior Quality Specialist to manage QMS and GMP document control, training, and records management with an emphasis on eQMS. You will ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with data integrity principles.

The role requires collaboration across QA, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to implement streamlined workflows using MasterControl or equivalent systems, support regulatory inspections, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; high school or GED required.
• 5–7 years in quality within biotech/pharma/medical device.
• 6–8 years in pharma/biotech/biologics or medical device manufacturing with GMP QMS.
• 5+ years in GMP Document Control and regulated documentation management.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems, preferably MasterControl.
• Experience supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Strong understanding of CFR and FDA Guidance; 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 11; ICH guidelines.
• Understanding of document lifecycle, records retention, issuance, reconciliation, and archival requirements.

Aufgaben

• Provide SME oversight of GMP Document Control and Records Management.
• Oversee regulated documentation lifecycle ensuring compliance with cGMP and data integrity.
• Identify compliance gaps and drive standardization and continuous improvement.
• Develop and approve SOPs, Work Instructions, forms, templates, and records.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, QC, Validation, MSAT, Regulatory Affairs and others for effective QMS implementation.
• Monitor and report Quality Systems performance metrics.
• Lead or support training and document control process evaluations.
• Resolve complex documentation discrepancies and ensure proper corrective actions.
• Support electronic QMS workflows and MasterControl configurations and testing.
• Assist with audit responses, investigations and CAPA commitments.
• Promote regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.

Kenntnisse

GMP Document Control

Quality Systems administration

Regulated documentation management

eQMS platforms (MasterControl)

Audit support

Regulatory inspections

CAPA

Data integrity

Communication

Root cause analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

MasterControl

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Quality Specialist - QMS & Doc Control

Quality Assurance & Systems Full Time North Carolina, Durham, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1256

DEPARTMENT: Quality

COMPANY: Humacyte Inc (Nasdaq: HUMA) is developing a disruptive biotechnology platform to deliver universally implantable bioengineered human tissues, advanced tissue constructs, and organ systems designed to improve the lives of patients and transform the practice of medicine. The Company develops and manufactures acellular tissues to treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Humacyte’s initial opportunity, a portfolio of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (ATEVs), is currently approved for use in vascular trauma repair and is in late-stage clinical trials targeting multiple other applications including AV access for hemodialysis and peripheral arterial disease. Preclinical development is also underway in coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, treatment of type 1 diabetes, and multiple novel cell and tissue applications. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for AV access in hemodialysis was the first product candidate to receive the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and has also received FDA Fast Track designation. Humacyte’s 6mm ATEV for urgent arterial repair following extremity vascular trauma also received the RMAT designation. For more information, visit www.Humacyte.com .

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Quality Specialist – Quality Management Systems (QMS) serves as a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for the administration, oversight, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance of Humacyte’s Quality Management Systems, with primary emphasis on GMP Document Control, Training, Records Management, and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).

This position provides technical expertise and independent oversight of controlled documentation processes, including document creation, revision, approval, issuance, reconciliation, archival, and retention. The Senior Quality Specialist ensures that GMP documentation and associated records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, established procedures, and data integrity principles.

The individual will serve as a key Quality Systems representative, providing guidance to cross-functional stakeholders, supporting internal and external regulatory inspections, identifying and mitigating compliance risks, and driving process improvements to strengthen QMS effectiveness and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Quality Management Systems Oversight

• Serve as a subject matter expert for GMP Document Control, Records Management, and associated Quality Management System processes.
• Provide independent oversight and administration of regulated documentation throughout the document lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable cGMP, cGDocP, data integrity, and internal procedural requirements.
• Assess existing QMS processes to identify compliance gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement.
• Develop, revise, review, and approve controlled Quality Systems documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, forms, templates, and associated records, within established authorization levels.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Validation, MSAT, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of Quality Systems.
• Support the development, monitoring, and reporting of Quality Systems performance metrics.

GMP Document Control & Training

• Oversee the issuance, distribution, reconciliation, archival, retrieval, and retention of controlled documentation in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure documentation processes support traceability, accuracy, completeness, contemporaneous recording, and appropriate record retention.
• Lead or support periodic assessments of training and document control processes to identify documentation discrepancies, compliance risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and resolve complex documentation discrepancies, including missing, incomplete, improperly issued, or unreconciled controlled documents.
• Partner with applicable departments to implement sustainable corrective actions addressing recurring documentation and records management deficiencies.
• Serve as a key Quality Systems resource for administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electronic document management and eQMS platforms, including MasterControl or equivalent systems.
• Support implementation, configuration, testing, and enhancement of electronic Quality Systems workflows in collaboration with system owners, IT, Validation, and business process stakeholders.
• Participate in user acceptance testing, change control assessments, procedural updates, and training activities associated with QMS system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline document lifecycle management, improve electronic workflow efficiency, and reduce manual administrative activities.
• Support the preparation of audit responses, investigation documentation, and CAPA commitments related to assigned Quality Systems processes.
• Promote a proactive culture of regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in Quality within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device field, required
• Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or medical device manufacturing environments, with substantial experience supporting GMP Quality Management Systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in GMP Document Control, Quality Systems administration, regulated documentation management, or related Quality Assurance functions.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex document control activities and regulated records management processes.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems, preferably MasterControl or a comparable platform.
• Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory inspections, Quality Events, investigations, change controls, and CAPA activities.
• Strong understanding of regulations CFR and FDA Guidance for Industry
• Strong understanding of applicable FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 11, and relevant ICH guidance.
• Comprehensive understanding of controlled document lifecycle management, GMP records retention, document issuance, reconciliation, and archival requirements.
• Understanding of cGMP compliance in the biotech/bioprocessing manufacturing environment
• Effectively communicates high level concepts to Quality and scientific leadership
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Clearly communicates with co-workers and supervision and communicates in a timely manner
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis; change control requirements; Deviation/CAPA and other fundamental elements of Quality Systems
• Advanced working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), current Good Documentation Practices (cGDocP), and data integrity principles.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stock Options
• 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Designated Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Policies

** Please note, Humacyte does not provide U.S. employment sponsorship and does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3 rd party firms and/or agency recruiters. **

The statements in this position profile are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The manager may assign additional responsibilities and assignments from time to time. Humacyte is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics. Additionally, Humacyte is committed to achieving its business objectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law.