Sr. Mfg QA Specialist

Piramal Pharma Limited; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington, VA is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing QA Specialist to ensure compliance during manufacturing, testing, warehousing and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

The role reports to the QA Supervisor, with responsibilities across audits, line clearances and QA oversight on the floor. The position requires 3+ years of pharmaceutical QA experience, strong knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulations, and excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of QA experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and data reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Write, read and revise technical reports.
• Train and support staff regarding QA responsibilities.
• Review batch records and protocols and coordinate issue resolution.
• Summarize site metrics data.
• Assist QA leadership in process mapping and system analysis.
• Review logs, calibration, HEPA certs and related documentation.
• Conduct on-floor QA oversight and product inspections.
• Participate in audits and self-inspections.
• Represent QA in client meetings and investigations.
• Execute training plans and address GMP issues.

Skills

QA

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Quality systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division

Piramal Pharma SolutionsPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Sr. Mfg QA Specialist

Business

Pharma Solutions

Department

Quality Assurance

Location

Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the SR. Manufacturing QA Specialist helps to ensures compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures by performing quality oversight activities during the manufacturing, testing, warehousing, and distribution of pharmaceutical drug products.

Reporting to

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Shift

Nights

Key Responsibilities

• Write, read and revise technical reports
• Train and support staff regarding QA responsibilities
• Review executed batch records and executed protocols and work with departments to address and correct issues
• Prepare and summarize data associated with site metrics.
• Assist QA Leadership in process mapping and system analysis
• Review pest control, calibration, HEPA certification, logbooks, and work order documentation.
• Execute "on the floor" activities (line clearances, product inspection, interim problem solving, etc.)
• Provide QA oversight and perform walkthroughs of manufacturing areas
• Participates in audits and self-inspections.
• Represents Quality during client interactions (meetings, audits, investigations, etc.)
• Execute assigned training and development plan
• Troubleshooting systemic GMP issues
• Provides leadership on projects and within systems that interface with other departments.
• Provides SME support, review and approval during meetings, audits, investigations, technical reports

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological sciences or related scientific field preferred
• 3+ years of QA experience performing quality related activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Must have previous experience working within strict regulatory guidelines, cGMP or FDA
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP and applicable FDA regulations
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Detail oriented
• Understanding of sterile manufacturing preferred
• Technical writing skills preferred