Associate Director, GMP Operational Quality (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Associate Director is recognized as an expert in the principles and application of quality and regulatory compliance. The individual adapts to new and multiple projects, effectively ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for oversight and coordination of GMP activities in support of Commercial Release and serves as primary QA contact on cross-functional teams. The Associate Director manages and develops personnel and support department and functional activities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this role may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for oversight of analytical activities in support of release of commercial products.
• Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve complex quality issues to ensure compliant solutions in support of Analytical QA function.
•Represents Analytical QA function at meetings with CMO/CTL/Suppliers. Drafts and enforces Quality Agreements between CMOs/Suppliers and Vertex. Supports inspection readiness and vendor management teams as needed. 
•Guides and conducts quality investigations, OOS/OOT investigations, deviations. Communicate any risks and gaps to management as known. 
•Reviews investigation reports and corrective action plans for adequacy and compliance. This includes escalation assessment, root cause analysis and product impact assessments for investigations resulting from deviations and OOS. May serve as an Escalation Lead.
• Ensures appropriate CAPA actions are identified/evaluated and approves investigations/CAPA plans/actions.
•Assesses and approves Change Controls.
•May generate and analyze Laboratory Controls and other metrics for Operational Reviews, QLT’s and QMR’s. May provide support to Laboratory Control PON.
•Provides support to implementation of QMS as relevant to Analytical QA functions. 
•Provides support to QA management with process improvement activities. Identifies and facilitates continuous improvement efforts and leads continuous improvement projects as assigned.
•Provides tactics to address compliance gaps or determines enhancements to cross-functional quality systems.
•Conducts review of procedures, SOP’s and work instructions.  
•Supports and conducts data review and COA generation as needed. 
•Provides back-up support for other projects when needed. Assists with internal audits and external regulatory agency inspections when needed.
•Responsible for the following activities related to people management responsibilities.
o    Talent Development and Coaching 
o    Performance Management (goals, monitoring, reviews)
o    Monitoring /Supporting Employee Engagement 
o    Accomplishing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, coaching, training and developing personal growth opportunities through IDPs
o    Accountable to provide oversight of day-to-day operations
o    Assists with workforce planning/resource modeling

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Broad GxP Knowledge across Product lifecycle. In-depth knowledge of global GMP requirements.
•Ability to think critically and strategically with clear goals in mind.  
•Strong team leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet quality, accuracy and timeliness objectives
•Demonstrated ability to manage teams and to develop personnel. Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide staff and transfer technical knowledge and teaching quality management skills.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently to provide QA advice for large, multifaceted 
•Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and make complex decisions leveraging technical experience, advanced judgement and the analysis/synthesis of a variety of information; ability to work outside of precedent and takes a new perspective on existing solutions. 
•Ability to communicate cross-functionally to a wide variety of audiences, question stakeholders to understand their needs. 
•Successful track record influencing cross functional teams and gain alignment on proposed actions
•Strong experience in leading Quality Events investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA implementation.
•Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional teams and to provide QA advice for large, multifaceted projects.
•Strong laboratory/QC experience and understanding of various analytical techniques.
•Ability to effectively organize and plan activities. 
•Experience in Presentations and Risk Management. 
•Operational QA experience in analytical or manufacturing setting is desired. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
•Master’s degree and 5-8 years of work experience in a scientific or allied health field, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field and 10+ years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background
 

We’re enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:

1. Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2. On-Site and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.  

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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