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XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. Senior QA Manager, External Commercial Manufacturing in Horseheads, New York
POSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Senior QA Manager, External Commercial Manufacturing Reports to: Director of Quality Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing day to day quality input and oversight for successful life cycle of commercialized generic pharmaceuticals at external manufacturing partners globally and ensuring that the operational business is in compliance with cGMP, the Quality Agreement, regulatory requirements and X-GEN’s Quality Management System. The QA Manager, External Commercial Manufacturing will act as the lead quality point of contact for assigned commercialized Products. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:1.Supports X-GEN’s Mission and Vision statement by adhering to the Code of Corporate Values and conforming to established performance expectations.2.Independently manage and provide quality oversite as well as lead daily quality related interaction and commercial production execution with third parties and cross functional teams to assure:a.Quality and compliance related matters meet appropriate GMP and regulatory requirementsb.Product is safe, pure and effective for distribution by direct review and inspection of the finished goods and documentation.c.All documentation for release is present, accurate and within established ranges and specificationsd.Approval or rejection of product based on conformance to specifications, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) requirements and /or contractual agreements.e.Representation of the department and X-Gen on cross-functional teams and external business partner meetingsf.Compliance with cGMP’s, regulatory, compliance requirements, and contractual agreements by developing and revising necessary company policies and procedures to support management of third-party contract manufacturers and external partnersg.High performance of third-party contract manufacturers by monitoring quality metrics and scorecard.3.Work in collaboration with the X-gen QA Manager of Supplier Quality and the Assigned CMO to resolve compliance issues by, but not limited to, overseeing implementation of CAPAs etc.4.Supports X-GEN’s Operations related to commercial product distribution by:a.Approving and releasing commercial product b.Leading investigations associated with product non-conformances and deficiencies identified during inspections, manufacturing, and product complaintsc.Certifying that all incidents, complaints, and investigations are properly documentedd.Verifying corrective actions for prevention of reoccurrence are completed in a timely manner and are consistent with the stated corrective actione.Investigating and determining the need for field alerts or recalls of company products manufactured by third party contract manufacturers f.Reviewing and approving quality records/documentation from third parties, including but not limited to product and process change controls (e.g., master batch records, API, raw material, product specifications, analytical methods), stability and validation protocols/reports, quality incidents and investigation reports.g.Perform on-site visits during manufacturing/packaging of X-GEN products and attend quality business reviews at external manufacturing partners to assess compliance with cGMPs and X-GEN’s requirementsh.Participating in Agency and X-GEN inspections of external manufacturing partners to ensure successful inspection outcomes and maintain a constant state of inspection readiness at these sitesi.Performing quality risk assessments and driving risk reduction improvement plans and remediation where necessaryj.Driving quality compliance and performance metrics with external manufacturing partners and reporting metrics on a routine basisk.Compliance with cGMP’s, regulatory, compliance requirements, and contractual agreements by developing and revising necessary company policies and procedures to support management of third-party contract manufacturers and external partnersl.Develops staff and manages staff performance directed at evaluating and maintaining quality and talent pipeline if applicablem.Monitors new regulatory legislation or guidelines which have direct impact on the business in relation to managing contractors.n.Standardizes activities among all contractor manufacturing sites or specify the variations among sites. o.Systematically provides for consultation, advisement, and assistance for site activity including support in review, approval, response drafting, and follow-up to audit reports.p.Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.Qualifications / Requirements: Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in science-Related (Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical or Quality Engineering) 5-8 years of work experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry or 3-5 years of experience working with pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Quality Control Laboratories, and businessTraining (licenses, programs, or certificates): ASQ Certified Auditor (desirable, not required)Skills:Basic/Moderate/Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills Basic/Moderate/Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills, including use of English languageBasic Moderate/Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Go To MeetingExperience: Minimum: 15 years Proficient: 20 yearsEquipment: Operate standard office equipment including phone, computer, fax, calculator, postage meter, scanner, printer and other office equipment.Travel: 25% domestic and international travelPhysical Requirements:•Possess sufficient manual dexterity to be able to bend, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms; Visual and auditory skills required, including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus and ability to speak and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Compensation: Position pays between $96,800 and $125,900 when a candidate is considered proficient. Application Procedure Candidates:For consideration, please visit the https://xgenpharmadjb.com/employment-opportunities/ and join the talent community. You must submit an electronic cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements within the Career Center. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until we have collected a sufficient number of qualified applicants. Thank you for your interest in XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc.XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
Minimum Salary: 96,800 Maximum Salary: 125,900 Salary Unit: Yearly