Supervisor, Supplier Quality

Supervisor, Supplier Quality 

Position Summary

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives. 

Catalent’s Harmans/BWI, MD facility is a FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies. The campus features two manufacturing facilities: The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse. The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing. Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

The Supervisor, Supplier Quality Management is responsible for supervision and oversight of the Supplier Audit program and related Supplier Qualification activities, including new supplier qualification and requalification, supplier improvement projects and risk management for the Cell & Gene Therapy business unit. This role will drive compiling, trending and reporting key Supplier Quality metrics for Senior Leadership review. This role may also engage in supplier complaints and change notifications as needed.  This role supervises the Supplier Quality team which supports all Catalent Gene Therapy sites.

This position is 1st shift M-F 8AM-5PM and 100% on site at Harmans/BWI, Maryland facility.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role:
•    Supervise and develops the QA staff responsible for Supplier Quality Management across the Catalent Gene Therapy sites.
•    Engage with the global SQM team to assure Gene Therapy sites comply with all corporate Catalent policy and standards requirements for supplier quality
•    Negotiates supplier quality agreements on behalf of Gene Therapy sites to assure compliance with Catalent expectations
•    Supervises & advises team assessing supplier quality alerts and change notifications to determine impact to user sites within the expected turn-around time
•    Oversee Gene Therapy Supplier Audit Schedule and Annual audit planning; tracks Supplier Complaints and CAPA to closure in a timely manner; responsible for managing BU use of the Global TrackWise Supplier quality modules; responsible for and administers the Risk management system and track completion of risk assessments
•    Compiles pertinent QA metrics for Senior Leadership review; assembles critical metrics from applicable departments, analyze using appropriate tools to identify trends and report via a PowerPoint presentation to be reviewed by Senior Leadership on a periodic basis. Track action items for completion
•    Aids in improvements and process mapping of all supplier quality related processes, updating SOPs and simplifying supplier management tools as needed; engages in Materials Management continuous improvements and efficiencies including materials qualification, sampling processes and reduced testing programs; continually evaluates systems and procedures for improvement for efficiency while ensuring compliance to applicable regulatory requirements and standards
•    Supports client sourced materials/supplier qualifications as needed. Facilitate the process for movement of client sourced materials into the Catalent Supplier Management systems; creates and/or revises procedures and tools associated with simplification of SQM policies for Gene Therapy
•    Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:
•    B.S. in a Life Sciences discipline and 6+ years of relevant GMP experience, CMO/CDMO experience preferred 
•    2+ years of audit management experience preferred 
•    Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211 OR Quality System regulations (QSR) per 21 CFR Part 820; experience with biological regulations (21 CFR Part 600s) or EU GMPs, a plus
•    Experience with electronic systems, including TrackWise and a EDMS system and ability to create queries and reports from these systems 
•    Able to work in a team setting, mentor others and work independently under minimum supervision
•     Creative individual with excellent trouble shooting skills; works independently under QMS Director to meet company goals 

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $93,280-$128,260 plus annual bonus, when eligible.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:
•    Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
•    Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
•    Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
•    Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual 
•    Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
•    Tuition Reimbursement 
•    Wellhub program to promote overall physical wellness 
•    Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories
 

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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