Team Lead, Quality & Compliance

PPL Pharma Solutions Riverview LLC; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking a Team Lead, Quality & Compliance to supervise the QA team and ensure strict adherence to cGMP. The role emphasizes batch review, regulatory readiness, and data integrity across production records.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a physical/biological science or engineering, 8+ years in pharma with 2–5 years supervisory experience, and hands-on use of TrackWise, SAP and MasterControl. Strong regulatory interaction skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical/biological sciences or engineering.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical operations or quality assurance; 2–5 years supervisory preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211; ICH Q7/9/10).
• Experience with TrackWise, SAP and MasterControl platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality & Compliance Team and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Review batch records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements for releases.
• Lead internal audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Address deviations in real time and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare analytical validation, cleaning validation and process validation reviews.
• Maintain data integrity across production data and systems.
• Provide QA training and support document tracking and audits.

Skills

GMP knowledge

QA supervision

Data integrity

Audits & regulatory

Analytical thinking

Regulatory communication

FDA interactions

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s in physical/biological sciences or engineering

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

TrackWise

SAP

MasterControl

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Team Lead, Quality & Compliance

Job Description

The Team Lead, Quality & Compliance is responsible for overall supervision of the Quality & Compliance Team. The incumbent ensures that Quality Assurance (QA) activities are conducted in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Makes sure that all SOPs and applicable regulations are followed.

Key responsibilities

• Review of batch production records (including analytical test packages, cleaning records, etc.) to ensure that batches meet GMP requirements and are manufactured according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and appropriate resolution to batches pending approval due to GMP errors and related corrective action investigations.
• Review in-process batch records, finished product batch records and intermediate analytical records.
• Release intermediate products, based upon conformance with specifications and completion of associated documents.
• Actively walk the production areas to promote and ensure current Good Manufacturing Practices are being adhered to. In real time address any corrections or deviations with production staff explaining the impact and how to avoid the error moving forward.
• Review all batch related data generated by the Production team in real time during the shift, including but not limited to executed batch records, temperature recordings, cleaning records, In-process checks, equipment status tags and logbooks for accuracy, completeness and compliance to data integrity.
• Support QA administrative duties such as issuing master production records and appropriate labeling to manufacturing, ensuring that the current version is issued; file completed batch production records, testing records, and cleaning records; support maintenance of document tracking systems.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. This may require data gathering, interviewing or escorting auditors during an audit. Conduct internal audits and housekeeping inspections and walk‑throughs of site Quality Systems and related operations to ensure compliance with written procedures; audit quality system and records, creating documentation as needed; follow‑up as appropriate to ensure corrective action is implemented. During an audit of ASH, participate in the audit to explain ASH’s quality systems and operations and participate in the development of a formal response to audit report as appropriate.
• Participate in preparation or review of associated documentation such as Analytical Methods Validation Reports, Cleaning Validation Reports, and Process Validation Reports; support to Annual Product Reviews, Non‑Conforming Material Reports, and Investigation Reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal approved procedures of all generated data; participate in the implementation of continuous initiatives as they relate to production and quality activities; provide data and information pertaining to operations or systems for internal or external clients as requested; identify trends from batches that are associated with deviations/corrections and present corrective actions in order to reduce the number of deviations/corrections; assist in effective implementation of data integrity procedures and overall data integrity compliance in Production.
• Perform routine and adhoc Quality Systems Metric Reporting and analysis for the local site data; prepare metrics and perform trend analysis in support of management review.
• Participate in the Risk Management program, including updating risk analysis, participating in applicable teams and maintaining Risk Management documents.
• Participate in training of Ash Stevens team members and in documentation and maintenance of Project QA training files.
• Perform other related assignments and projects as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the team workload, drives accountability, and provides direction as needed.
• Ensures proper communication to the team, cross‑functional ASI stakeholders, clients, and the QA Manager.
• Recognizes the need for urgency in the responsibilities and makes attempts to meet all requirements and deadlines.
• Takes initiative to identify and correct any weaknesses in the current ASI systems.
• Is reliable with respect to accuracy and completeness of work and facilitates the same throughout the team.
• Is reliable with respect to attendance schedule, on‑time arrival, and diligent work ethic throughout the day, and facilitates the same throughout the team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences or engineering. Chemistry/Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in pharmaceutical operations, regulated life sciences, or quality assurance is preferred with 2-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements (21CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, Annex 11 and ICH Q7, Q9 & Q10).
• Strong computer skills with MS Office (e.g. Word, Visio and Excel), Relational Databases, Reporting and statistical tools.
• Proficient in TrackWise, SAP and Master Control.

job competencies

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail orientation.
• Have the ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently against multiple deadlines.
• Experience interacting with FDA or other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge with manufacturing quality (manufacturing, packaging, facilities, critical systems, validation, SPC, etc.)
• Must complete tasks independently and notify supervisor of decisions outside of established processes.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

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