Galderma Laboratories

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Operations

Galderma Laboratories$85K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5-7 years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of GXP regulations
  • Familiarity with auditing techniques
  • Proficiency in applicable computer software
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality release process for finished product distribution
  • Manage temperature monitoring for distribution and cold storage
  • Resolve quality issues with manufacturing sites
  • Review and approve packaging artwork to meet cGMP standards
  • Participate in new product introduction projects for compliance
  • Engage in inspection readiness and regulatory inspections
  • Provide guidance for remediation activities and resolve critical issues
  • Lead process improvements and quality initiatives

Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace
  • Access to competitive wage with shift differentials
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Career advancement and cross-training opportunities
Full Job Description
Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Operation

Location: Ft. Worth, TX / Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Job Description:

The QA Specialist works independently to provide quality assurance oversight of any area assigned where the business is responsible for adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) including critical utilities, (e.g. Automation, equipment, HVAC, etc.), warehouse, distribution processes, inspection, labeling and packaging, batch disposition, new product introduction. Quality oversight responsibilities include ensuring adherence to SOPs and requirements, proper change control, corrective action and preventive action plans (CAPA)/Deviation management, impact assessments for changes to processes, risk management, and ensuring documentation and investigations meet all requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the quality release process for finished product distribution, including visual inspection of the finished product for the US market
  • Manages temperature monitoring program for the distribution center, cold storage area and shipment of finished products.
  • Works with manufacturing sites to resolve quality issues such as consumer complaints, shipping and/or product storage conditions
  • Review and approve artwork and rework instructions to ensure cGMP requirements are met
  • Participates in multifunctional project teams to support the introduction of new products and/or changes to current products to ensure compliance with Quality System requirements
  • Participates in inspection readiness activities and significantly involved in inspections by regulatory agencies.
  • Provides guidance and control directives regarding remediation activities required to continue business operations. Resolves critical issues within the area assigned and may escalate to senior management team based on the severity of the problem
  • Works closely with others in the assigned area to recognize opportunities for improvement and drive change through the use of the monthly quality improvement meeting. May be asked to lead process improvement initiatives. May also attend, as a QA project team member to provide QA guidance and oversight to such improvements
  • Acts as back up for other personnel within QA.
  • Other duties may be assigned


Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least five to seven years of related experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated environment or transferrable industry experience
  • Knowledge of applicable GXP regulations
  • Knowledge of auditing techniques
  • Working knowledge of applicable computer software
  • Good organization and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Good writing skills


What we offer in return

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Next Steps

  • If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
  • The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
  • The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team


Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Employer's Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Galderma Laboratories

Galderma Laboratories is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in dermatology. The company was founded in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestlé and L'Oréal. Galderma Laboratories develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter dermatological products for the treatment of acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has research and development facilities in France, Switzerland, and the United States.
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