Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Senior Manager, CMC QA

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical$174K — $216K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a science or related technical field with at least 7 years of relevant industry experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, GMPs, GCPs, GAMP 5, and Annex 11.
  • Demonstrated ability for detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong compliance, organization, and communication skills required.
  • Extensive experience in managing multiple validation projects and directing vendor resources.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with TechOps to ensure timely lot release dispositions.
  • Facilitate Production Planning meetings for effective coordination of production and lot release.
  • Review manufacturing batch records according to QA SOPs and internal KPIs.
  • Evaluate Certificate of Analysis documents for accuracy with the QC group.
  • Ensure compliance of batch records with QA systems on raw material disposition and change control.
  • Drive improvement initiatives in Lot Release and Change Control processes for enhanced accuracy and transparency.
  • Collect and trend QMS data for APQR activities.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation time and public holidays.
  • Volunteer days to engage in community service.
  • Long term incentive and employee stock purchase plans.
  • Employee well-being benefits for enhanced quality of life.
  • Fitness reimbursement to promote physical health.
  • Tuition sponsorship for career development and education opportunities.
  • Professional development plans tailored to employee growth.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

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The Senior Manager, CMC QA will report to the Sr Director, CMC Quality Assurance. This role supports UGX QA Lot Disposition team performing tasks related to disposition and documentation activities for UGX and UGT product lots. This position is responsible for oversight and management of the Lot Release system, working proactively and cross-functionally to ensure lots are released according to schedule and Patient need.
Work Model:

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.
Responsibilities:
  1. Work proactively with TechOps planning function, to ensure lot release dispositions are clearly and appropriately scheduled.
  2. Work proactively to schedule and facilitate Production Planning meetings to ensure complete planning for production and subsequent lot release.
  3. Ensure review CMO executed manufacturing batch records per QA SOPs, according to schedule and internal KPI requirements
  4. Ensure Certificate of Analysis documents are evaluated and found to be accurate by QC group.
  5. Understand QA systems such as raw material disposition, deviations, and change control to ensure batch records are compliant with these systems.
  6. Ensure batch record history files are compiled and KPIs are updated and current.
  7. Apply disposition to lots of material manufactured for Clinical, Early Access, and Commercial use. This includes, but not limited to, Starting Materials, DS, DP, FG.
  8. Ensures archival of completed and reviewed manufacturing batch records
  9. Drive change control accuracy, completeness, and transparency through the Change Review Forum
  10. Perform the Change Control QA Role, where needed
  11. Identify opportunities for improvement in Lot Release and Change Control, and use continuous improvement tools to drive implementation of improvements
  12. Perform QMS data collection and trending for all APQR activities
  13. Plan and coordinate cross-functional meetings with QP/QO/RP.
  14. Other duties as assigned.
  15. For DS/DP, ability to be authorized to assign lot disposition (releases lots)
Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree in a science or related technical field with no less than 7 years relevant industry experience
  2. Working knowledge of desktop computers
  3. Demonstrated ability for detail-oriented work
  4. This individual must exhibit strong compliance, organization, and communication skills.
  5. In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including 21 CFR Part 11, GMPs, GCPs, GAMP 5, and Annex 11.
  6. Extensive experience in managing multiple validation projects, developing plans, managing to project schedules and directing vendor/contract resources in creating CSV deliverables.
  7. Diverse experience validating GxP-regulated applications for quality management, regulatory submissions, controlled document management solutions and clinical development
  8. Must possess excellent communication, conflict resolutions, influence and problem-solving skills.
  9. Deep understanding of the validation methodologies applied to on-prem applications and hosted environment.
  10. Strong attention to detail, quality oriented
  11. Must be self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced, demanding and dynamic work environment.

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The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range

$174,900-$216,100 USD

Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company

• Volunteer days

• Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings

• Employee wellbeing benefits

• Fitness reimbursement

• Tuition sponsoring

• Professional development plans

* Benefits vary by region and country

About Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets treatments for rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The company's products are designed to address the underlying genetic causes of these diseases. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Novato, California. The company has a number of products in development, including treatments for lysosomal storage disorders, metabolic disorders, and skeletal disorders. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases and has received numerous awards for its work in this area.
Learn more about Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
Size
1,119 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$186.5 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+383.5%
Revenue
$271 million
NASDAQ

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