Introduction to Role:

Join our dedicated team as a QA Specialist IV, providing Quality Assurance support to our Operations department. This role is perfect for those with a proven record as a Quality Assurance Officer or equivalent, who are ready to take on a non-supervisory role. Be the voice of the patient and play a critical role in improving the quality of patients' healthcare and ultimately their quality of life.

Accountabilities:

As a QA Specialist IV, you will provide expert advice on Good Manufacturing Practice/GxP to Operations and supporting functions to ensure compliance with the associated quality standards. You will maintain an on-the-floor presence in operations to facilitate real-time review and problem solving. You will also support internal/external audits and inspections, including maintaining plant readiness. Your role will involve authoring, reviewing, and/or approving documents such as SOPs, deviations, change controls, corrective and preventive action plans, validation protocols/reports, technical reports, etc. You will also be responsible for managing workflows to assure timely supply of commercial product and administering the change control and deviation and corrective action systems for assigned products and quality systems.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields or equivalent experience

- 7 years relevant industry experience

- Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including negotiation and facilitation

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Technical and/or Manufacturing experience

- 4 years quality experience

- Experience with all Quality record types and electronic Quality Management Systems

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, our work in Quality is important and valued. We have an unrivalled forward-looking mindset, making us the perfect place to work at the forefront of discovery, development and commercialization. As the voice of the patient, every batch we certify is a personal stamp of approval. We are always innovating, trialing the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented. Our ambition keeps pushing us forward, but it's our pragmatic focus that keeps us delivering what will have the biggest impact on our patients.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.