Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

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Job Summary

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (Quality Control Support) will organize and execute aspects of cGMP implementation at the East Norriton manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of cGMP, specifically building and maintaining quality systems in support of gene therapy/cell therapy manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and as necessary external partners/vendors to execute within a world-class GMP Quality Program.

• Build strong relationships and collaborate closely with CMC/Operations/Development teams and other relevant groups to ensure the manufacturing and testing operations will comply with all US and International regulatory expectations.

• Review and approve deviations, change controls, CAPAs and other applicable quality records.

• Review and approve laboratory investigations.

• Conduct quality oversight, review and approve of method qualifications and validations.

• Author, review, and approve technical documents including but not limited to SOPs, various quality reports and assessments.

• Review and approve Test Methods and SOPs associated with Quality Control, as needed.

• Approval of drug product Certificate of Analysis (CoA/CoT) required for the manufacturing process.

• Participate in the oversight and changes to the LIMS environment.

• Quality oversight of the GMP Material Enrollment Program, inclusive of supplier quality tasks for the East Norriton site.

• Release of GMP materials utilized in the manufacturing process.

• Manages client communications, escalations, and documentation, as needed.

• Supports audits/inspections for the East Norriton site, as needed.

• Mentor, coach and train Quality Associates in the QA Operations Team and other departments.

• Completes qualified program requirements necessary to train other employees.

• Support Quality Assurance team members, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant life sciences quality experience within quality and/or quality related functions.

• Demonstrated track record supporting quality operations and/or systems.

• Demonstrated quality experience and the ability to collaborate with and effectively influence others.

Preferred Requirements

• B.S. in a relevant discipline (medical, biochemistry, biology, biochemical engineering, or related field).

• Five years of specific experience with cell therapy and/or viral vector assays / methods strongly preferred.

• Experience with electronic laboratory information management systems.

• Familiarity with electronic quality systems/software applications.

• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems.

• Working knowledge of GLP/GCP and GxP Regulatory requirements.

• Experience in preparation and participation in regulatory authority plant/site inspections.

​Other Ideal Personal Characteristics

• ​Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative company environment, working with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Performs with Integrity.

• Ability to collaborate and manage conflict in a fast-paced environment, working across functions.

• Experience in application of lean methodologies and operational excellence to continuously improve.

• Proficiency in creating high quality procedures that are easy to read and understand.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.