Quality Control Specialist Operations Strategy

4 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Specialist, Operations Strategy to support the long-term sustainability of the Lean Labs initiative within the Iovance Quality Control Department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager, Quality Control, Operations Strategy and other QC functions to strategically plan future projects such as new product introduction, laboratory capacity planning, facility transfers and expansions, and other pipeline projects.
  • Develop and maintain planning tools to allow for site growth within the quality control organization, including headcount capacity models for increased manufacturing capabilities and onboarding of new quality control assays, tests, and processes that contribute to the release of lots and materials.
  • Assist with deployment, hypercare, change management, and maintenance of ongoing lean labs implementation in Quality Control.
  • Maintain QC workforce models.
  • Monitor and routinely evaluate KPIs, metrics, heat maps, and A3s to measure performance of quality functional areas.
  • Assist with the development of QC's lean capabilities by facilitating training and coaching of problem-solving using the lean tool kit.
  • Collaborate with other continuous improvement professionals to cascade needs and projects throughout the business and achieve solutions that drive positive business results.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (biological sciences or equivalent).
  • Preferred (3) years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry within a cGMP Quality Control role.
  • Experience with different operational excellence concepts, including lean labs, lean practitioner, tier governance, coaching kata, gemba walks, job instruction, Kaizen, A3 problem-solving, change management, leader standard work.
  • Fundamental knowledge of Quality Control operational and laboratory practices, including microbiology, analytical testing, sample management, quality records, and training.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities involving aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity.
  • Advanced strategic planning and implementation.
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency; ability to recognize time sensitivity.
  • Flexible and adaptable style with an eagerness to take on challenges.
  • Problem solver who not only identifies issues but leads efforts to resolve them.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cell therapy products is a plus.
Work Environment

This position will work in an office, with occasional visits to the Quality Control labs.

When in the lab, must be able to work in a Lab setting with various chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.

Able to work in a cleanroom with biohazards, human blood components, and chemicals.

Potential exposure to noise and equipment hazards and strong odors.



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