Upsher-Smith

QA Project Manager

Upsher-Smith$91K — $114K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Quality or Quality Operations in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent sector.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry quality standards.
  • Proven experience in coaching and developing team members.
  • Ability to interpret manufacturing regulations across different stages.
  • Skill in developing lean processes and influencing team dynamics.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the team for new client and product introductions.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage team resources effectively.
  • Streamline systems and processes to enhance CDMO activities.
  • Oversee the successful on-boarding of new clients and products.
  • Negotiate quality agreements with significant new clients.
  • Review and approve batch records and associated documentation.
  • Host client and regulatory inspections as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources.
Full Job Description
Position Status

This is a fulltime permanent and a backfill position. The role is an active, approved vacancy within the organization and is intended to support current staffing needs.

General Description

Lead and manage the activities of the team responsible for successful completion of all Quality related activities to support significant projects including new client on boarding and manufacturing of development, clinical, registration and validation batches.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the team responsible for the introduction of new clients and products, providing coaching and guidance to ensure correct decision-making.
  • Responsible for People management aspects including performance reviews, coaching, work assignments/ work , priorities and to ensure efficient use of team resources e.g. resource capacity and utilization assessments.
  • Drive the creation and streamlining systems/processes as required to support CDMO activities.
  • Oversee the successful on-boarding of new clients, products, or processes.
  • Represent Quality with significant new clients, assisting with negotiation of Quality Agreements.
  • Support review of batch records (master or executed) for non commercial and first commercial lots along with associated documentation, disposition of batches (non commerical), and deviation investigations and CAPAs.
  • Support the quality aspect of planned changes raised to support non-commercial or commercial activities , ensuring compliance to procedures and regulations.
  • Provide final quality approval on documentation generated to support projects. This will include technical reports, validation/verification reports, analytical methods, specifications, risk assessments etc.
  • Host Client and/or Regulatory inspections as required.
  • Approve documentation/declarations to support Client registration activities.
  • Ensure smooth transition of all necessary activities from projects to routine business (up to and including the first commercial lots).


Experience & Skills
  • Minimum 10 years' experience within Quality or Quality Operations primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. Similar experience in an equivalent industry would be considered.
  • Manufacturing experience is an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory framework and current industry quality standards from development to commercialization.
  • Experience in interpreting regulations as it relates to all different stages of drug manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lean processes.
  • The ability to influence, problem solve and support other members of your team.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound quality risk-based decisions in a fast paced environment.
  • Computer literate with excellent writing skills and communication skills.


Education
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in science or related field and/or on the job experience in pharmaceuticals Area(s) of Specialization.

Working Conditions
  • Must be able to work with a computer for several hours per day.
  • Flexibility with Onsite Work Schedule and Occasional Extended Hours.


Additional Information

In accordance with Ontario's pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Compensation Range

$91,410 - 114,260

Benefits Include:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:

-Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

-Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

-Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

-Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

-Professional development opportunities

-Employee wellness programs and resources

-Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

At Bora, our values guide everything we do - from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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