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The purpose of this position is to provide quality assurance support for the Supplier Quality Management program. This person supports the qualification, monitoring, and ongoing oversight of suppliers, contract manufacturers, and service providers to ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable global GxP regulations. This role plays a key part in maintaining supplier compliance and managing quality events related to externally sourced materials and services used in pharmaceutical development and commercialization. This person will be expected to interact with internal departments as well as multiple contract organizations to support ongoing pre-clinical and clinical development as well as commercial programs at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Job Responsibility:
Support supplier qualification, requalification, and ongoing monitoring activities for raw material suppliers, CMOs, contract laboratories, packaging vendors, and service providers
Assist with supplier risk assessments and ensure documentation is current and compliant
Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers, as needed, on quality events and non-conformances and issue supplier corrective action requests, as outlined in the applicable quality agreements
Assist with maintenance of approved supplier lists and supplier quality records
Review and assess supplier change notifications for quality and regulatory impact
Ensure timely and accurate documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS)
Identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with preparation, update, review, and routing of Arrowhead procedural documents
Assist with other QA duties as needed
Requirements:
BS/BA in an applicable scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or biochemistry is preferred
3 years of quality assurance experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing organization with an emphasis on Supplier Quality
Working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH Q7, and applicable global regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA, Health Canada), along with familiarity with relevant regulatory guidance documents
Nice to have:
Prior experience with use of an electronic document management system in a regulated environment
Competent knowledge of and ability to use Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office programs, and Smartsheet
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to consistently communicate with external parties in a professional manner
Ability to follow company procedures, work instructions, and policies
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as manage priorities within a face-paced environment
What we offer:
competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package