The Operational Area Quality Specialist works with a high degree of independence to provide QA Analytical support for release and stability program for commercial and clinical products. This role will review analytical data, deviations, change controls, and other quality systems documentation in support of product disposition and stability.
Key Responsibilities:
Reviews of analytical data for release and stability of Commercial and Clinical products including DS, DPI, DP and packaged goods. Reviews of analytical data associated to method validation and tech transfer activities
Generates and approve Certificate of Analysis
Supports Analytical Investigations, and Quality Events: Deviations, OOS Investigations, CAPA and change controls assessments. Leverage technical and compliance expertise to for root-cause analysis and product impact assessment.
Maintains files such that documents are readily available and easily retrievable.
Communicates proactively and collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve quality issues to ensure compliant solutions.
Assist with qualification of CMOs/CTLs for reduced review certification.
Manage own workload to achieve goals and seek opportunities to share information and help others understand technical processes
Support continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipling, chemistry, engineering, or allied health field and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or comparable background.
Experience within QA/QC is preferred
Experience with supporting stability program is preferred.
Experience with supporting Analytical Investigations, OOS’s and OOT’s is preferred.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated, independent, organized, and an effective communicator.
Has the ability to navigate a fast-paced work environment.
A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
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