Mgr Quality
The position provides Quality oversight and support for Webster Groves manufacturing facility. The position will provide leadership and support for continued operation of the facility. The oversight includes signature authority, with responsibility for escalating high risk issues to management. The position is responsible for decisions relating to quality and project actions. The position is responsible for project decisions, risk identification, risk mitigation and cross-functional support with entire team (operations, regulatory affairs, science and technology, etc). The main result of the incumbent is to ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory and internal requirements regarding the manufacturing, testing and distributing of products as well as projects such as tech transfer, new product introductions and inspection readiness.
Essential Functions :
- Provide leadership and support for the cGMP facility
- Provide QA oversight, including but not limited to :
- Change management
- Investigations (process, complaint, and laboratory)
- Product release
- In process controls
- Annual Product Review
- Master documents (batch records, methods, labels, etc)
- Facility / Equipment Qualification and validation (process / cleaning)
- Stability data review / stability coordination
- CAPA
- Develop and execute validation and compliance strategy for Webster Groves commercial plant
- Conducts / Coordinates supplier audits and supports audits as part of the audit team, as needed
- Identify, develop and execute project plan and timelines to achieve desired results
- Liaise with other intracompany facilities (Hobart, STLP) for laboratory testing and other needed support
- Participate actively in cross-functional teams supporting the Webster Groves commercial plant and projects
- Serve as leading technical expert for key quality or compliance areas
- Create, approve, and implement quality system procedures associated with the product realization process as well as procedures associated with facility management and oversight
- Ensure facility is prepared for FDA and other regulatory body inspections
- Support scorecard development, maintenance, reporting and action / project development from scorecards
- Evaluate and provide risk-based QA decisions on all systems and issues that are / may be affected by regulatory or cGMP requirements escalate to senior leadership as appropriate
Minimum Requirements :
Education :
Minimum BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, related science or equivalent combination of Education, Experience and CompetenciesAdvanced degree preferredCertification as Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferredCertification as a Quality Auditor or Quality Manager helpfulExperience :
Minimum 5 years' experience in a quality engineer or equivalent roleExtensive experience in cGMP systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing, experience must include role(s) in a manufacturing settingPreferred experience including, but not limited to the following :Solid dose product experienceApplication of cGMP to manufacturing and testingProduct release and investigationsChange Management and CAPAFDA inspections / Regulatory AffairsValidationSkills / Competencies :
Self-motivated and self-managing. Able to identify, execute and prioritize work tasks / projects with an awareness of escalation responsibility as needed.Critical problem-solving skillsDemonstrated data driven decision making abilityOrganizational and operational agility, able to operate at all levels of the organization and able to shift priorities successfullyGood computer skills, including proficiency with business and technical software (Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint)An understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its unique business and social responsibilitiesExcellent facilitation and presentation skillsAbility to plan, organize, and prioritizeExcellent technical and compliance-based writing skillsAbility to work with clients of diverse incumbent skill baseAbility to manage projects involving multiple functional groups without direct reporting authorityOther Skills / Competencies :
Strong communication skillsDemonstrated leadership abilitiesDemonstrated commitment to excellent customer serviceConflict resolution skillsRequires mature judgment in problem solving situations.Requires negotiation skills to effectively influence othersAbility to identify and drive continuous quality improvementOrganizational Relationships / Scope :
Reports to Head of QualityDotted line relationship with Operational ManagerWorks under self-direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectivesAssignments and tasks are self-initiated and self-monitoredDetermines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired resultsRequires minimal directionRoutine interaction with other company manufacturing facilities and corporate functionsWorking Conditions :
Office, production and laboratory environmentDisclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.