- Salary
- $90 – $120
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Description
The Senior Manager Quality Assurance (QA for QC) is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality assurance and compliance. This role is responsible for the quality oversight of Quality Control and analytical development activities of Cell & Gene programs. Activities in scope of this role include release analytical testing, stability testing, and QA support for deviations and out of specification investigations. The role will have QA oversight of technical analytical method validations and analytical transfer activities internally /CDMOs through the program life cycle management.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Analytical Lifecycle Management:
Serve as a Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert for in QC domain and drive culture of quality to assure compliance with FDA, EMA, and internal SOPs.
Lead QA review and approval of analytical development, qualification and validation as well as analytical technical transfer activities
Compliance & Investigations
Ensuring proper root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Trend (OOT) results
Perform/lead QA review and approval of QC associated documentation including deviation investigations, OOS, OOT and change control.
Digital & Artificial Intelligence
Demonstrated understanding of digital quality systems, data management, automation, and emerging AI technologies within regulated GxP environments.
Experience leveraging data analytics, digital tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve quality oversight, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Support/lead QA risk management activities, including mitigation plans and associated execution.
Support development of Vertex quality systems and processes, draft/revise SOPs, policies and work instructions.
Identify, facilitate, and/or lead continuous improvement efforts
Ensure development of quality metrics at the contract organizations that support excellence in quality systems
Required Education Level
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)
Graduate degree preferred
Required Experience
8+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Required Knowledge/Skills
In-depth global regulatory agency and technical knowledge and experience across GXP QA and QC activities in cell therapies
Broad understanding of regulatory environment including quality systems, compliance and GMP regulations.
Experience with platforms such as MES, LIMS, eQMS, data visualization tools, and advanced analytics is preferred.
Prior experience working /running internal analytical lab and working with external Test labs.
Experience in analytical method development
Ability to lead improvement projects - experience with Root Cause Analysis, data analytics, and other Operational Excellence experience, such as LEAN, DMAIC, Six Sigma.
Excellent communication skills and a proven track record Influencing/building/promoting a culture of Quality and Excellence.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
Other Requirements
Up to 5% travel
Pay Range
$90-$120/hr
Requisition Disclaimer
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