Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Senior Manager, QA Operations

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, etc.)
  • 10 years of relevant experience in the life science industry
  • 5 years of leadership experience
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 13485 standards and cGMP regulations
  • Familiarity with cleanroom operations
  • Understanding of Quality Event processes (deviation, non-conformance, OOS, CAPA)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the quality operations team for product approval and release
  • Approve master and executed batch records, and review quality deviations
  • Conduct quality investigations using methodologies like 5-Why's and FMEA
  • Review quality agreements and contracts with quality implications
  • Act as the point of contact for quality matters with internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead risk identification and mitigation during quality management processes
  • Support external quality audits and maintain quality metrics

Benefits

  • Potential to impact global health positively
  • Opportunity for employee ownership through RSU grants and stock purchase plans
  • Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options
  • Fertility and family planning assistance
  • Optional benefits including pet insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid holidays and time off
Full Job Description
Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Quality Assurance team as a Senior Manager, QA Operations. The Senior Manager, QA Operations is responsible for leading all aspects of the quality operations function, including product release, raw material release, and approval of quality events (e.g. deviations, nonconformances, etc.). This role serves as the senior Quality point of contact for internal and external customers and leads the team, priorities, and resources required to support compliant and timely QA activities. The position ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable domestic and international standards and regulations.

How you will make an impact:
  • Lead the quality operations team for approval and release of finished good products (e.g. critical raw material for further processing, Drug Substances/API's) as needed.
  • Approve master and executed batch records including final product disposition. Review and approve OOS, deviations and nonconformances prior to product release.
  • Conduct quality investigations to assess root cause, corrections, corrective actions, preventive actions, and effectiveness. Use of quality tools, such as 5-Why's, FMEA's, DMAIC, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Process Mapping, etc.
  • Review and approve quality agreements, custom product project orders, and other customer contracts containing quality related information.
  • Be the quality point of contact for internal and external customers.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in risk identification and mitigation activities during risk management process.
  • Lead and/or support external quality audits (e.g. customers, ISO, etc.).
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate quality metrics to ensure visibility of QMS health.
  • Work with various functions, including Manufacturing, QC, R&D, commercial, customer service, technical support, facilities, IT, etc. to develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System.
  • Manage subordinate employees, including training, employee development, and performance management.
  • Perform other functions and duties as required

The skills and experience that you will bring:
  • Minimum, Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, etc.).
  • Quality professional with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in a life science industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
  • Requires knowledge of ISO 9001 (or ISO 13485) standards and cGMPs regulations (e.g. 21 CFR 210, 211 or 21 CFR 820, ICH Q7).
  • Familiar with cleanroom operations (e.g. operating in a cleanroom, EM monitoring, validation, etc.)
  • Understand Quality Event processes (deviation, non-conformance, OOS, CAPA, etc.)
  • Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, teamwork and customer interfacing skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills applied to investigations.
  • Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to identify quality issues/discrepancies and effectively resolve discrepancies within the organization.
  • Experience in supporting inspection readiness activities resulting in successful inspections.

#LI-Onsite

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
  • You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
  • You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
  • We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
  • Fertility & family planning assistance.
  • A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/

About Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.

Maravai LifeSciences is a leading life sciences company providing critical products to enable the development of drug therapies, diagnostics, novel vaccines and support research on human diseases. The company's products and services accelerate the drug development process, improve patient outcomes and enable earlier diagnosis of diseases. Maravai's businesses operate in three segments: Nucleic Acid Production, Biologics Safety Testing, and Protein Detection. The company's mission is to build a transformative life sciences company by acquiring outstanding businesses and accelerating their growth.
Learn more about Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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