Senior Manager, Operational Quality Cell and Gene
1 month ago
Job Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operational Quality Senior Manager Cell and Gene is recognized as an expert internally in the principles and application of quality assurance and compliance. The Operational Quality Senior Manager Cell and Gene coordinates or executes activities on multiple complex projects and takes a role in the design and execution of new projects. The Operational Quality Senior Manager adapts to new and multiple projects, effectively ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
*** This a first shift /rotating position. Flexibility needed to work some 2nd shift hours.****KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Quality Operations group primarily responsible with providing quality oversight and support to operations at the Vertex CPI and Drug Product Facility in the following key areas/activities, support of manufacturing operations across all phases of development and commercial, support of analytical laboratory operations, and materials management.
In process and Drug Product Release
Accountable and Responsible for the clinical batch disposition. Review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems as applicable to determine acceptability of product disposition.
Accountable and responsible for approval of CPI and Drug product clinical lot
Accountable and responsible for archival of batch records and other supporting documents in Veeva QMS
Responsible for monitoring and tracking performance metrics, trends; including site metrics for disposition
Compliance Oversight of Internal Operations - QA Operations and Compliance
Provide production floor support and provide guidance for GMP product quality and compliance for product release, including resolution of product quality investigations and quality issues of a significant nature, and provides direction for product disposition decisions including packaging and shipment.
Review and approval of Manufacturing documents e.g. MBR, APSs etc.
Provide QA support of development change controls, GMP investigations, associated CAPAs and Effectiveness Checks.
Responsible for biennial review and approval of department and cross-departmental processes for continuous improvement.
Responsible for identifying risks and communicating gaps for GMP process/systems.
People and Performance Management
Responsible for the following activities
Talent Acquisition/Recruiting/Interviewing/ Selection/Onboarding
Performance Management (goals, monitoring, reviews)
Monitoring / Supporting Employee Engagement and Retention
Succession Planning
Accountable to provide oversight of day to day operations
Individual Development and Training
Responsible for timely completion of trainings (100% on-time), goal development, self-evaluation and IDP
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
Key Leadership Skills:
Cross- functional collaborator
Results Driver
Key Knowledge/ Skills and Competencies:
Strong leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a high throughput environment
Project Management / Continuous Improvement
Ability to lead and manage complex projects/teams within corporate objectives and project timelines
Proficiency utilizing project management processes / tools to lead meetings, assist with project planning, and facilitate completion of tasks
Collaboration / Teamwork / Conflict Management
Ability to independently lead cross-functional teams and represent the Quality unit
Communication/Coaching / Influencing
Recognized as a mentor with a strong ability to transfer technical knowledge and teach skills to junior staff
Ability to effectively influence others within technical area of expertise
Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Ability to evaluate quality matters and make decisions utilizing risk based approach
Flexibility/Adaptability
Attention to detail
Knowledge in the following areas:
Expert knowledge of global GMP requirements governing VCGT drug products and knowledge of VCGT manufacturing practices
Proven experience supporting GMP manufacturing either via experience in manufacturing and /or process development or experience providing QA operational support of GMP manufacturing as a QA reviewer working with Batch Records or in QC Analytical role
Demonstrated ability to work independently to provide QA support
- REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated success independently leading cross-functional teams
Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation including batch release
Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA
M.S (or equivalent degree) and 2-3 years of relevant work experience, or
B.S in scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree) and 7+years of relevant work experience
On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
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