Associate Manager, Quality Assurance

CSBio

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field
  • 5+ years in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical, medical device or drug manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and deep understanding of ICH and FDA regulations
  • Familiarity with problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the Quality Management System, including quality investigations and document control
  • Direct and remediate validation documentation through gap and risk assessments
  • Review and approve OOS, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs and operational documents
  • Create guidance on phase-appropriate processes
  • Review Risk Assessments and Process Development Reports
  • Provide quality support to ensure compliance in validation processes
  • Manage and mentor QA staff

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contribution
  • Basic and optional supplemental life insurance
  • Employer-paid disability insurance
  • 401k plan with 10% 1:1 match
  • 10 days of PTO and paid holidays
  • Reimbursements for carpooling and clean air vehicle expenses
  • Employee rewards program and social events
  • Quarterly team building activities
Full Job Description
Job Duties:
  • Support Quality Management System at CSBio encompassing quality investigations including Deviations, CAPAs, and oversee Document Control, Training and Customer Complaints.
  • Provide direction, assess and remediate, as appropriate, current and previous validation documentation, including conducting gap assessments, risk assessments, and development of standards.
  • Review/approve OOS, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and operation documents.
  • Create and provide guidance on phase-appropriate processes and systems.
  • Review Risk Assessments, Process Development Reports, and Protocols.
  • Quality support of the validation system to ensure quality and compliance requirements are met in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Quality support and approval of validation related documentation (e.g., IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.); this includes process, facilities, utilities, equipment, test methods, cleaning and software validations.
  • Work with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Validation to maintain a validation assessment plan for all GXP assets, buildings, systems, including laboratory instrumentation and systems.
  • Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
  • Support the recall process including initiation, customer and regulatory notification, and product withdrawal.
  • Identify and manage continuous improvement projects with the objective of achieving quality and efficiency in processes.
  • Manage, develop and mentor staff.

Competencies:
  • To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization goals and values.
  • Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related field
  • 5+ years in Quality Assurance in a pharmaceutical, medical device or drug manufacturing company
  • Strong GMP knowledge and in depth understanding of ICH and FDA regulations
  • Thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team within a fast-paced environment

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 90% for Employee and 75% for Employee's family; Dental: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, Guardian Dental, MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aetna EyeMed)
  • 401k 10% 1:1 match
  • PTO policy. 10 days PTO
  • Companywide paid holiday during: Week of July 4, Thanksgiving (2 days), Week of December 25
  • Basic life ($20,000 paid by company) and supplemental life insurance (optional supplemental).
  • Disability insurance 50% standard employer paid.
  • Carpool, clean air vehicle, and cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Company organized social events
  • Quarterly sponsored team building activities

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