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Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a
Specialist External Quality Assurance.
You will be accountable for ensuring that all of Company products managed by EQA are manufactured, packaged, tested, released, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Company expectations and all applicable regulatory requirements.
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Specialist External Quality Assurance.
You will be accountable for ensuring that all of Company products managed by EQA are manufactured, packaged, tested, released, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Company expectations and all applicable regulatory requirements.
You will also be accountable for ensuring all activities at the External Entity (EE) site associated with the manufacturing of Company products which includes quality oversight over manufacturing, testing, packaging, storage, and distribution of the products manufactured at an EE and to assure they have been produced or tested following approved processes/ methods in conformance to all applicable regulatory requirements, regulatory filings and Company policies.
Required
Amount of Travel Required Ability to travel <10% of the time, occasionally on short notice
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following
* Assures compliance with established policies/procedures of the Division and Corporation and complies with all applicable governmental regulations (GMP, etc) both domestic and foreign.
* Evaluate and/or release products with the assurance that the goods were manufactured in conformance to all applicable policies/procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations; review and approve changes to master batch records or laboratory methods/specifications.
* Accountable for ensuring metrics are compiled, analyzed, and reported, including identification of trends and/or root cause(s) to help develop new initiatives and process improvements.
* Accountable for oversight of an EE involving releasing of products for further processing with the assurance that the goods were produced or tested in conformance to all applicable policies and procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations.
* Accountable for Quality Control functions including oversight for product testing, as well as other relevant components as determined by applied Calibrated Quality Oversight. These components may include review of batch documentation and deviation investigations.
* Operates in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with the Safety and Health Policy.
What Skills You Will Need
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have
* Degree in Science, Engineering or other relevant technical discipline (e.g. BS/MS Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent preferred).
* Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or biotechnology industry with a thorough knowledge of Quality Systems, Quality Assurance and Quality Control including solid knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements.
* Must have strong interpersonal, communication skills.
* Ability to work across boundaries; demonstrated interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills.
* Communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So, if you are ready to
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Remote
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills
Adaptability, Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Auditing, Biotechnology, External Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Immunochemistry, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Techniques, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Management Process, Mechatronics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Management, Quality Process Development, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Building {+ 5 more}
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
07/12/2025
* A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID R355533
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Quality Assurance
* Industries
Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
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