Arrowhead Research

Quality Specialist III, GxP Conformity & Continuous Improvement

Arrowhead Research$78K — $98K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience in a regulated environment, preferably in quality assurance auditing.
  • Understanding of drug GMP regulations and ICH/FDA guidance.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Smartsheet.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Experience with quality systems for drug-device combination products and medical devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support eQMS workflows for Quality Events and Product Complaints.
  • Review and approve Quality Events within eQMS.
  • Assist in identifying root causes and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of CAPAs.
  • Track and communicate trends to internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present quality data to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve product complaints.
  • Manage complaint tracking and escalation processes.
  • Write and approve quality procedural documents.
  • Support audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Assist with QA-related tasks as necessary.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
Full Job Description
The Position

The QA Specialist III role is responsible for supporting Product Complaints and Quality Events, including laboratory investigations, deviations, continuous improvement initiatives, and CAPAs within Arrowhead Pharmaceutical's eQMS (Veeva). This position will ensure that timely, efficient, and thorough investigations are conducted for conformance events, assess the suitability and adequacy of determined subsequent actions, and support continued tracking/trending of quality metrics.

Responsibilities
  • Support eQMS workflows related to Quality Events, Product Complaints, and Internal Audits.
  • Review, track, and approve Quality Events within eQMS.
  • Support operations with identifying root causes and determining corrective and preventive actions.
  • Review the adequacy of CAPAs.
  • Identify, communicate, and escalate observed trends with internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present data and trends to internal stakeholders.
  • Interact with representatives from other departments to investigate and close product complaints within eQMS.
  • Manage product complaint tracking, escalation, and trending.
  • Write, review, and approve procedural documents.
  • Participate in and support audits and inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, international standards, and internal procedures.
  • Assist with other QA duties as needed.

Requirements
  • 6 years of experience working in a regulated environment, with a preference for quality assurance auditing.
  • Working knowledge of drug GMP regulations, as well as ICH/FDA guidance documents.
  • Competent knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Smartsheet.

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous experience with quality systems supporting drug-device combination products per 21 CFR Part 3 and medical devices QSR per 21 CFR Part 820/ISO 13485.


Wisconsin pay range

$78,000-$98,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

About Arrowhead Research

Arrowhead Research is a biotechnology company that develops RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Arrowhead's RNAi technology targets specific genes to silence their expression, which can be used to treat a variety of diseases. The company's pipeline includes treatments for liver disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Arrowhead has partnerships with pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The company has received FDA approval for some of its products and is conducting clinical trials for others.
Learn more about Arrowhead Research
Size
329 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$102.6 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+50.6%
Revenue
$79.8 million
NASDAQ

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