QA Specialist II Job at Gilead Sciences
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Job Description
QA SPECIALIST II, QUALITY ASSURANCE
Role and Responsibilities:
Gilead Sciences is looking for a QA Specialist II to join our QA Team. Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, the QA Specialist II will play a critical role in supporting our biologics development product pipeline. This position will ensure the fulfillment of Quality Batch Review and Release function, including oversight of biologics development products managed by the External QA team. The position will work collaboratively with key stakeholders within and outside of Quality, including QA, Analytical Operations, Clinical Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, as well as direct interactions with Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) representatives.
This position will be based out of the Morris Plains, NJ
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
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Perform Quality Assurance activities to ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures and applicable US and international regulatory requirements in support of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) operations.
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Responsible for release of manufactured products including bulk, primary and secondary packaging processes.
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Reviews and approval clinical packaging and labeling protocols, packaging specifications and packaging instructions as well as supporting clinical carton and vial labels.
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Reviews executed batch records and supporting documentation for in-process and finished products, including master batch records, executed batch records, and change controls.
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Effectively communicate with external suppliers to address documentation and compliance issues.
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Interfaces with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers to address and resolve quality issues.
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May participate in the writing of annual product reviews and the development of training programs regarding all aspects of producing quality products.
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Works with Research and Development during new product start-ups and establishes key checkpoints for the batch release process.
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Support strategic relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders and CMOs
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Maintain routine systems, programs, and processes to ensure high quality products and compliance with cGMP
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Participate in developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality objectives are met.
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Write, implement, review, and/or approve changes to controlled documents (e.g., SOPs, Specifications, methods, etc.) as needed.
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Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
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Proficient in GMPs and/or GLPs.
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Proficient in application of QA principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.
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Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities.
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Has proven analytical and conceptual skills.
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Demonstrates understanding of international quality systems regulations to adopt best in class systems/processes
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Demonstrates excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrates working knowledge and good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Knowledge of Six Sigma, Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology, performance measures and quality improvement statistical methods are beneficial.
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Working knowledge of Risk Management tools (e.g., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and / or Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)) is beneficial.
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Ability to travel (for audits, meetings, CMO visits) as required to support the business.
Basic Qualifications:
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4+ years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS OR 2+ years of relevant experience and a MS.
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Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
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Preferred experience working with CMOs.
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Packaging and labelling experience is an asset.
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About Gilead:
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
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