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Quality Assurance Specialist

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Quality System Management

  • Act as the QA SME for PQS systems, including deviations, change control, complaints, validation, and risk management.
  • Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other controlled documents.
  • Author and develop assigned QA SOPs and documentation.
  • Provide QA oversight for operational activities at approved service providers (QC testing, material storage, supply).
  • Lead or facilitate Quality Risk Management (QRM) activities in line with ICH Q9 rev1.
  • Identify and implement continuous quality system improvements.

Batch Documentation & Release Support

  • Provide guidance on master batch documentation development.
  • Review and approve executed batch documentation.
  • Assist QA leadership and Qualified Person (QP) teams in documentation preparation for release activities.

Supplier & Manufacturing Oversight

  • Provide QA oversight for on-site manufacturing, materials management, warehousing, and quality control testing.
  • Prepare and review Quality Agreements for service providers.
  • Conduct Supplier GxP Monitoring during onboarding and throughout the lifecycle.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness

  • Execute assigned inspection readiness activities.
  • Participate in regulatory inspections, interact with inspectors, and contribute to responses and follow-ups.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cGMP pharmaceutical operations with direct exposure to quality systems.
  • Degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification.
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly while fostering a high-performance quality culture.

Preferred Experience (Advantageous):

  • Supplier Quality Management activities.
  • Quality Risk Management experience, particularly in leading or facilitating QRM activities.
  • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP).