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The QC Manager, Raw Materials will be responsible for developing, leading, and managing the Raw Materials QC program at the Beam Therapeutics Manufacturing facility in Durham, NC. This role will develop and maintain documentation regarding testing requirements and strategies, serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for raw materials issues, providing technical expertise aligned with current GMPs and current industry practices. This person will have knowledge and experience with USP methods, and the ability to apply as required, and as well as maintaining compliance to USP, ICH and FDA guidance documents. Interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance leadership and participate and/or lead interdepartmental teams to address quality-related issues.
Job Responsibility:
Build and manage the raw materials QC program at the Beam Therapeutics Manufacturing facility
Develop and maintain all documentation with regards to testing requirements and strategies, including material specifications
Serve as a SME for raw materials issues, providing technical expertise aligned with current GMPs and current industry best practices
Manage contract laboratories as needed
Own and author risk assessments for raw material programs
Support supplier change notifications and material enrollment
Identify need for development of new assays with compendial and GxP requirements
Accountable for managing the raw materials testing program to ensure quality, product specifications and adherence to all current GMPs, USP, ICH and FDA guidance documents
Evaluate QC systems and recommend and/or implement system improvements
Author technical protocols and reports for Raw Materials testing qualification, validation, or verification
Author test methods and SOPs for the Raw Materials testing program
Create, review, and approve out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls
Manages release of raw materials used in manufacturing
Provide oversight of material master data as it relates to inspection plans and material life cycle
Maintain records and databases in accordance with procedures
Hire and manage staff as needed
Oversee management of in-house raw material test equipment
Requirements:
Bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, biochemistry or closely related scientific discipline
At least 7-10 years of CGMP QC experience in a cell therapy/biotech/pharmaceutical setting is required
Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech Raw Materials testing is required
At least 3 years of management experience is required
Basic knowledge of qualifications and validations
current industry practices
and strong experience with guidance interpretation and application
Knowledge of cGMPs, ICH, USP, FDA requirements is required, including equipment and method validation/verification
Experience with risk assessment tools is desired
Excellent critical thinking and technical writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead, facilitate and follow
Computer skills required to use Microsoft Word, Project, Visio, and Excel programs