ElevateBio

Lead Specialist, QA Validation

ElevateBio • $104K — $143K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master's with 3+ years; or PhD with up to 1 year.
  • Experience in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge in technology transfer and process validation.
  • Knowledge of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR, ICH, EU regulations.
  • Excellent technical writing and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and risk assessment abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as QA Lead on Technology Transfer teams, liaising with clients.
  • Support the development of internal QAV Technology Transfer processes.
  • Oversee QA aspects of Technology Transfer Plans and engineering run reports.
  • Manage QA oversight for technical protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
  • Review new product master batch records and sampling plans.
  • Assess and approve change controls to ensure compliance and testing adequacy.
  • Investigate deviations and discrepancies related to technology transfer and process validation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to work directly with clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge techniques in cell and gene therapy.
  • Hands-on involvement in critical QA processes that shape new product introductions.
  • Flexible problem-solving approach encouraged in the workplace.
Full Job Description
The Role

ElevateBio is looking for a Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance Validation (QAV), who will be responsible for managing cGMP compliance from a Quality Assurance perspective on technology transfer process, Engineering manufacturing runs, raw material introduction, method qualification/validation and transfer, and process validation. In addition, this position will support all process and technology transfer risk assessments, technical reports, change controls, discrepancies, deviations and CAPAs related to process validation activities. The candidate will contribute to team based collaborative environment promoting commitment to continuous improvement and achievement of goals.

Here's What You'll Do
  • Act as QA Lead on cross functional Technology Transfer teams, liaison with clients
  • Support optimization and development of internal infrastructure for QAV Technology Transfer processes
  • Provide QA oversight of Technology Transfer Plans, engineering run protocols, reports, and discrepancies.
  • Provide QA oversight in the development, review, and execution of technical protocols, reports, risk assessments, and discrepancy management.
  • Provide QA oversight in development and review of new product master batch records, bill of materials, and sampling plans.
  • Change control assessment and approval to assure proper impact assessment and sufficient testing to develop and maintain a validated state; emphasis on New Product Introduction change controls.
  • Review and assist in investigating deviations and discrepancies related to technology transfer activities and process validation testing.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience; or Master's degree with at least 3 years of related experience; or a PhD with up to 1 year of related experience.
    • Prior experience in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
    • Strong knowledge in technology transfer, process validation, process characterization
  • Prior experience with CMC a plus
  • Prior experience in client facing role a plus
  • Strong knowledge of 21 CFR, ICH, EU regulations
  • Strong technical writing skills and proficiency in various computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Possess a flexible approach to problem solving, be an adept negotiator and apply risk-based decisions.
  • A team player, who listens effectively and invites response and discussion
  • A collaborator who communicates in an open, clear, complete, timely and consistent manner.


Physical and Environment Requirements:
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend and stretch for extended period of time
  • Ability to lift 15-20 lbs
  • Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, twist and climb step ladders while wearing PPE.
  • Ability to perform routine repetitive motions with use of arms, wrists and hands

The budgeted range for this position is $50/hour - $69/hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

About ElevateBio

ElevateBio is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes gene and cell therapies. The company's platform includes a portfolio of companies that specialize in different areas of gene and cell therapy development, including manufacturing, clinical development, and commercialization. ElevateBio's goal is to accelerate the development of gene and cell therapies to address unmet medical needs. The company was founded in 2019 by David Hallal and Nina Kjellson, two experienced biotech executives.
Learn more about ElevateBio
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2019

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