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Specialist QA

  • Full Time, onsite
  • BioPharma Consulting JAD Group
  • On Site, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Job Description

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist will perform key duties in support of Amgen s Quality Assurance program with minimal supervision. This role involves leading quality-related activities such as approving validation protocols, managing investigations, and supporting site audits and facility programs. The Specialist will serve as a key player in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and will represent QA in cross-functional teams, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and the site Quality Program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and approve product Manufacturing Plans (MPs).
  • Approve process validation protocols and reports for manufacturing processes.
  • Serve as the Quality representative on incident triage teams.
  • Approve Environmental Characterization reports.
  • Oversee the release of sanitary utility systems.
  • Approve planned incidents and manage change controls.
  • Represent QA on the New Product Introduction (NPI) team.
  • Lead investigations related to non-conformance (NC) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
  • Lead internal site audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Own and manage site quality program procedures.
  • Act as the QA designee on the local Change Control Review Board (CCRB).
  • Review and approve Risk Assessments.
  • Support Automation activities and environmental programs.
  • Review and approve Work Orders, EMS/BMS alarms, and NC investigations.
  • Provide lot disposition and authorize product lots for shipment.
Competencies/Skills:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure completion of assignments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading, influencing, and negotiating, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, validation, QA, QAL, and process development.
  • Proficiency in working with electronic documentation systems such as CDOCS, Maximo, Trackwise, LIMS, MES (electronic batch record), and SAP.
  • Strong ability to evaluate compliance issues and support regulatory inspections.
  • Advanced skills in data trending, evaluation, and the ability to apply GMP standards to risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and validation processes.
  • Strong communication skills (both written and oral), with facilitation and presentation expertise.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree OR
  • Master s degree with 3 years of directly related experience OR
  • Bachelor s degree with 5 years of directly related experience OR
  • Associate s degree with 10 years of directly related experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED with 12 years of directly related experience.
  • Degree in Sciences or Engineering preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Expertise in Quality Systems (Deviations, Non-conformities, CAPA, and Change Control).
  • Experience with Validation Master Plans, GMP applications, Risk Assessments, and commissioning activities.
  • Proven experience as a Quality Contact for large-scale projects involving new drug substances/products.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
  • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and handling sophisticated compliance issues.
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