Associate Director of GMP Operational Quality Assurance
The Associate Director of GMP Operational Quality Assurance is an advanced technical resource and is recognized as an expert internally in the principles and application of quality and regulatory compliance. The individual adapts to new and multiple projects, effectively ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Associate Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for oversight of multiple Validation projects associated with Product Launch and Continuous Improvements, ensuring effective alignment with business timelines and compliance with relevant global regulatory requirements. This role is expected to work closely with business partners and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution for Finished Goods (FG) commercialized globally. The role is responsible for coordinating and/or executing Validation activities on multiple complex projects and ensures process robustness from initial design through ongoing product supply and continuous improvements. This position reports directly to the Director of GMP Operational Quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for FG Validation of commercial products in all global regions for the GMP Operational Quality organization.
- Provide quality guidance for root-cause analysis and product impact assessment for investigations as a result of deviations, OOS, and OOT investigations ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified.
- Support lifecycle management major events and/or changes for finished goods GMP operations.
- Establish Quality-by-Design (QbD) principles for primary, secondary and FG Packaging and Labeling.
- Collaborate with internal and external business partners to resolve complex quality issues to ensure compliant solutions and reduce risk of potential supply disruptions.
- Establishment of Quality Processes/Process Ownership for FG Quality Management System of Global Commercial Finished Goods.
- Establish Continuous Improvement framework for Validation and continued Commercial Product Launches for all global regions; Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as SME Responder or assist in providing front / back-room inspection support; Assists in preparation of audit responses.
Minimum qualifications:
Master's degree and 5-8 years of relevant work experience, or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree) and 9+ years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background.
Pay Range:
$159,800 - $239,800
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
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