Principal Quality Engineer

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides overall Quality Assurance (QA) management of the batch record review, manufacturing (current Good Manufacturing Practices) cGMP compliance, and product release functions for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Provides QA and cGMP compliance leadership regarding Quality systems and adherence to site, corporate, and regulatory requirements. Key leadership position within the Quality group.

Job Description

Provides overall Quality Assurance (QA) management of the batch record review, manufacturing (current Good Manufacturing Practices) cGMP compliance, and product release functions for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products.  Provides QA and cGMP compliance leadership regarding Quality systems and adherence to site, corporate, and regulatory requirements.  Key leadership position within the Quality group. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the QA team responsible for batch record review, product release, label issuance, sampling and sample management activities
• Write, review and approve exceptions, change controls, and CAPA in the quality system.
• Review and approve out of specification and customer complaint investigations in quality system.
• Lead strategic Quality continuous improvement efforts and projects
• Provide expertise to support site transition to align with drug product expectations
• Lead auditor for the site internal audit system
• Follow all internal and basic cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical operations
• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal polices to assure compliance
• Ability to identify, evaluate and remediate gaps as they pertain to data integrity
• Provides solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Adhere to all safety rules and maintain 100% completion of all safety required training

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, related science or equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Quality Control/ Quality Assurance in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. 
• ASQ CQA certification preferred. Proven personnel and project management history. 
• Complete knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and International Conference Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, pharmaceutical regulations including current GXP, GLP, or GMP requirements

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment. 
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing tools. 
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards within discipline. 
• Ability to lead and influence people. 
• Understanding of basic statistical principles
• Expert knowledge of cGMP guidelines and knowledge of US and International pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations.
• Bias toward change, management of change, and achievement of results
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment
• Demonstrated ability to make risk-based decisions regarding product quality and regulatory compliance

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.