Vendor QA Specialist

Nesco Resource is partnering with an international Pharmaceutical manufacturer in their search for a Vendor QA specialist. This role would be based out of their Central Islip location with 25% travel around the U.S. and Canada. If you are a QA specialist who is looking to expand your horizons and love to travel, apply now!

Third-Party QA Specialist Responsibilities

• Accountable for the oversight of work plan and deliverables of third-party QA groups.
• Accountable for special projects and initiatives as directed.

• Facilitating and delivering systems, processes, and operations to manage drug, biologic, combination, or device products produced by third-party external manufacturing and packaging partners.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
• This role will be part of the QA Team whose role is to ensure our patients receive medicine of the highest quality.
• Set work plans and schedules to align with business priorities.
• Direct work on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Work with CMO departments regarding Quality issues and activities and to channel communications and escalations on both a global and regional basis for third-party QA.
• Implement systems and processes that deliver compliant, safe, and effective products.
• Identify and lead projects for continuous improvements and efficiencies.
• Implement Quality KPIs that measure, analyze, and continuously improve the delivery of compliant, safe, and effective products.
• Participate in Quality Audits and Management Review.
• Evaluate Standards and Regulations against local SOPs to identify and eliminate gaps in policies.
• Conduct troubleshooting or investigation activities in a group setting.
• Ensure that tools are provided, and concerns are escalated, as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance to all data integrity and cGMP practices, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure compliance and monitor the quality management systems of contract manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure continuous improvement in contract manufacturing facilities by conducting periodic audits to ensure compliance with respect to CFR, cGMP, ICH standards as applicable.
• Ensure the quality of the product before the release of batches for distribution.
• Participate in technology transfer activities at contract manufacturing facilities.

• 5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical-regulated industry in Quality Assurance and Compliance.
• 2 years' experience in quality management in a pharmaceutical company.
• 3 years relevant experience directing work in a group setting and cGMP environment of a manufacturing facility.
• BS or BA in Chemistry or related technical/physical science from an accredited college/university is required. A master's degree in a field to study relevant to the position is preferred.
• Solid project management skills and experience are required.
• Must have working knowledge of cGMPs, CFR ), ICH and applicable international regulations/guidelines.
• Experience with Quality Systems such as electronic deviation and documentation management systems, SAP, and serialization as well as conducting Quality audits.
• Experience with external pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, testing and devices is desired.
• Experience with sterile products and devices desired.

• Proficiently communicate and understand (read and write) scientific / regulatory based 'work” in English.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Tools, Track Wise, Oracle and SAP.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong desire towards continuous improvement.
• Bilingual in the Spanish language (speaking, writing, interoperating and translation) is preferred.
• Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times, when required.
• Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other "screen” 75% or greater of an 8-hour period.

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