Specialist III, Internal Quality Operations
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$40 to $52 USD / hour · Contract
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Job Description:
Specialist III, Internal Quality Operations
Position: Specialist III, Internal Quality Operations
Client: Innovative Biopharma client
Contract/Perm & duration: 12-month contract (potential for extension)
Location: Downtown Toronto, 5 days/week onsite
Pay rate: $40-52 /hr
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our innovative Biopharma client as a Specialist III in the Quality Assurance (QA) department reporting to the Associate Director, Quality Assurance. This position will be responsible for ensuring quality of GMP activities at the Toronto GMP manufacturing and testing facilities for aseptically produced investigational cell and gene therapy products. This position will work with a diverse group of internal partners.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a team of internal and external quality specialists supporting the development and manufacturing of GMP cell and gene therapies produced at our client's facilities.
- Work with team members to draft, review and approve GMP documents including specifications, Standard Operating Procedures and other quality control and manufacturing documents.
- Assist in Quality Investigations by coordinating OOS and Deviation investigations and executing CAPA procedures including facilitating identification of root cause, risk assessments and implementing corrective actions with monitoring for effectiveness.
- Perform reviews and approvals of testing binders, CoAs, batch records and associated documents.
- Participate in Technology and Test Transfers to the client's facilities.
- Quality Control and Manufacturing support and oversight for both MaRS7 and PMCRT facilities
- Participate in facility walkabouts, and internal and external audits.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Life Sciences-based BSc or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pharma, biopharma or biotech with demonstrated knowledge of relevant cGMP regulations and operations in a GMP-regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of GMP application to production and QC testing of biologics and aseptic processing, preferably with experience in cell and gene therapy
- Strong knowledge of regulations and industry standards, including cGMP and applicable guidance documents, ICH guidance documents, USP, Ph. Eur, ISO and associated global regulations
- Ability to support teams in meeting aggressive project timelines and to constructively engage team members in resolving conflicts
- Highly adaptable and skilled problem solver with a proactive attitude comfortable with ambiguity
- Experience working with CxOs and contract testing labs preferred
- Ability and willingness to work in alternate time zones, if required (ie. early morning, late evening, possibly overnight)
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Responsibilities
Support quality assurance for GMP manufacturing and testing of investigational cell and gene therapy products, including drafting and approving quality documents and reviewing testing records, certificates of analysis, and batch records. Coordinate investigations and CAPA activities, support technology and test transfers, provide quality oversight to manufacturing and QC teams, and participate in facility walkabouts and audits.
Requirements
Requires a life sciences BSc or advanced degree and at least five years of experience in pharma, biopharma, or biotech in a GMP-regulated environment. Candidates should have strong knowledge of GMP for biologics production, QC testing, and aseptic processing, familiarity with relevant global regulations and standards, and the ability to solve problems and support teams under tight timelines.
Skills
- GMP Quality Assurance
- Biologics Manufacturing
- Aseptic Processing
- Cell And Gene Therapy
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Quality Investigations
- Out-Of-Specification Investigations
- Deviation Investigations
- Corrective And Preventive Actions
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Batch Record Review
- Certificate Of Analysis Review
- Technology Transfer
- Audit Participation
Benefits
- On-Demand Training
- Certification Preparation
- Technical And Leadership Courses
- Certification Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- GMP
- Quality Assurance
- Biopharma
- Biotechnology
- Cell And Gene Therapy
- Investigational Products
- Aseptic Processing
- Biologics
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Specifications
- Quality Investigations
- Out-Of-Specification
- Deviations
- Corrective And Preventive Actions
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Assessments
- Batch Records
- Certificates Of Analysis
- Technology Transfer
- Test Transfer
- ICH Guidance
- USP
- Ph. Eur.
- ISO
- Contract Testing Laboratories
- Internal Audits
- External Audits