Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager, Biopharma – Remote (JP10218) Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. (Remote - EST & PST flexibility preferred) Employment Type: Contract Business Unit: Corporate Quality Assurance Duration: 8 months with likely extensions Posting Date: 5/16/2022
3 Key Consulting is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
Job Description: Remote position; EST and PST hours preferred. In support of client’s Quality Assurance program manages and oversees the operations of a specific area(s) of responsibility
FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and performance management of staff.
May perform or oversee the following functions:
Review and approve product MPs
Approve process validation protocols and reports for Mfg. processes.
Approve Environmental Characterization reports
Approve planned incidents
Represent QA on NPI team
Lead investigations
Lead plant audits, participate in site audits
Approve change-over completion
May perform work of QA Specialist
EDUCATION/LICENSES Doctorate degreeorMaster’s degree and 3 years of directly related experienceor Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of directly related experience. Previous managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Project management skills
Strong organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion.
Initiate and lead cross functional teams.
Collaborate and communicate with higher level outside resources.
Skill and knowledge of and experience with processes involved in manufacturing and distribution, QA, QAL, validation, and process development.
Strong communication (both written and oral), facilitation, and presentation skills.
Strong skill in working independently and to effectively interact with various levels.
Ability to lead and influence staff outside own organization.
Ability to motivate staff and manage and distribute work loads.
Able to manage performance issues and conflict
Ability to provide direction and establish goals for individual staff members and work group.
Ability to evaluate documentation/ operations according to company and regulatory guidelines
Ability to interact with regulatory agencies
Demonstrate the company Values/Leadership Practices
Preferred Qualification Available to work in 2nd shift and non-standard shift.?
Why is the Position Open? Staff Augmentation
Top Must-Have Skill Sets:
Computerized System Periodic Review
Validation experience
Quality Record Management Experience (change control, deviations)
Supplier evaluations/ assessments (activity)
Strong writing skills/ concise communication
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Perform Computerized System Periodic Review, Validation, Quality Record Management (change control, deviations)
Employee Value Proposition: Unique opportunity, growth, experience
Red Flags: No quality assurance experience, no regulated industry experience. Candidate needs to be a self starter and seasoned in this industry (5+ years would be ideal) - Aerospace, Biotech, pharma highly preferred Candidate should have strong writing skills and be able to briefly but concisely explain a project
Interview process: Phone interview then WebEx
We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to recruiting@3keyconsulting.com. If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this position, please feel free to look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are welcome to also share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.