Our Director, Quality Control Lab, plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Quality Control testing laboratories supporting all Quva production sites. This position also coordinates, leads group activities, and develops and implements the department's short and long-term goals to assure compliance with cGMPs and agreement with Quva business initiatives. The Director, Quality Control Lab, manages and develops teams within the department to support Company activities. This role also serves as a technical expert for the site in the areas of chemistry, analytical methods, microbiology and test method transfer.
This is an on-site role located in Bloomsbury, NJ with travel to Sugar Land, Texas.What the Director, Quality Control Lab Does Each Day:- Prepares resource analysis for the execution of projects; Prepares and manages the Department operational budget
- Establishes and maintains effective cross functional relationships; Provides necessary support to other Departments
- Provides leadership in the training program of laboratory staff; Evaluates subordinates through reviews and periodic discussions; Recommends future development objectives; Fosters teamwork, customer service and cross-functionality
- Prepares/reviews/approves departmental documentation (i.e. SOPs, Analytical Method Transfer protocols)
- Assures that departmental SOPs are followed and are compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Company policies; Operates the laboratories in a safe and hazard-free manner
- Leads the routine Quality Control release testing laboratories to ensure testing is completed on time in a compliant manner
- Leads the corporate Stability laboratory to ensure products meet their BUD and with establishing BUD for new products
- Applies fundamental knowledge of Analytical Chemistry and advanced technologies in analysis, interpretation and understanding of test results, for both qualitative and quantitative analyses
- Provides expertise and assists in writing investigation reports for Laboratory investigation, Operations investigations, and Cross-functional investigations
- Recommends or makes changes to tests, assays and specifications to ensure reliability, accuracy and their adequacy for the monitoring of product quality
- Provides customer support as needed
Our Most Successful Director, Quality Control Lab:- Has outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Is excellent at organization of large volumes of data
- Has experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferably sterile injectable
- Manages multiple, parallel projects
- Has Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements as they pertain to Human Drug Compounding and Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Minimum Requirements for this Role:- A. /B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field with significant experience
- Ten years of analytical chemical/microbiology laboratory and 5 years of management experience
- Pharmaceutical laboratory experience in analytical methods development and validation area is expected
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas
Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge: - Has experience with manufacturing parenteral products
- Has experience in QA/QC
Benefits of Working at Quva:- Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- 20 + 5 PLP paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
- The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions
- Range: $163,764 - $255,881 Annually
- This role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus, subject to program terms and guidelines
