The QA Specialist is responsible for the quality oversight for the API / IP supply and manufacturing of products for the customers under his responsibilities.
Accountabilities
- Ensure qualification of corporate suppliers and subcontractors (API / IP suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, service providers, etc.)
- Performance of audits
- Establishment of Quality and technical agreements (writing and implementation)
- Execute of quality risk assessment process in a timely manner
- Ensure adherence of suppliers and contract manufacturers to corporate policies / procedures, regulatory MAs, applicable Quality and Technical agreements and applicable US and EU regulations such as those of Pharmaceuticals, Food Supplements and medical devices.
- Provide quality oversight of day to day operations performed at API / IP suppliers and Contract Manufacturers organization (CMO).
- Review and approval of GMP documentation (CMO Master Batch Records, CMO process validation protocols and reports, CMO stability studies protocols and reports, etc.).
Review of CMO batch documentation for Stragen or customer release.
Review and approval of change requests.Review and approval of PQRs.Management of deviations : Perform and document investigations according to internal proceduresManagement of complaints : Perform and document investigations according to internal proceduresManagement of CAPA : Establish and implement corrective and preventive actions according to internal proceduresManagement of product changeover : Perform, document and coordinate the implementation of change controlsManagement of Quality Risk Assessment : evaluate, control, communicate and review the risk according to internal proceduresExecute alert and batch recall processProvide status reports, including relevant metrics, to HOD QA Operations; actively contributing to QA Operations department and Stragen goals and objectivesRepresents and act as QA Operational in the Product Launch teamRepresent Stragen Quality Assurance including face to face visits, internal / external audits, and Quality Review MeetingsSupport Quality Operations in internal / external audits and regulatory inspections.Provide support to customers for QA Operations topicsManage own time to carry out assigned duties that support business goals.Works as a resource to identify process issues and execute implementation of CAPA in a timely manner to ensure customer commitments are metPerform all other duties assigned by the Head of Department / the managementPersonal core competencies
Creativity in problem solving skillsGood negotiation skills with customer-oriented attitudeExcellent organizational skillsAble to prioritize, assess urgency and set deadlinesAble to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAble to establish collaborative relationshipsAble to demonstrate independence, objectivity and ethicsAble to apply good judgement and good appreciation of quality issuesAble to work under pressureAttentive to detailsSkills
Fluent in English, both written and spokenKnowledge of quality management standards / regulationsScientific backgroundSolid knowledge of GMP and GDPQualifications / Prerequisites
Scientific university degreeAt least 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance department of a pharmaceutical companyExperience working in close collaboration with customers & subcontractors