What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. QA Product Specialist position at Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO?
CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
OUR PEOPLE VISION
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
Summary
Provides Quality Assurance related product leadership as it relates to planning and execution of customer projects. Responsible for the collaboration, review, and approval of GMP documents needed for products. Represents the highest level of GMP understanding and accomplishment and demonstrated technical knowledge as it relates to cGMP Operations. Responsible for providing strong Quality leadership and scientific/GMP information support as the Quality Representative supporting the lifecycle of products for internal and external customers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for providing Quality leadership throughout the lifecycle of a product. Supports training for QA Product Specialists and other Quality personnel. May serve as backup to Quality leadership. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with Corden policies and applicable laws.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Science and 8 years of Quality Assurance experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry; or a combination of Pharmaceutical Industry within a Technical/Operations role and academic experience. Experience in a product decision-making is required. Project Management experience, although not required, is beneficial to this position.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate information to customers and senior management. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire May 29, 2026
Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being.
OUR PEOPLE VISION
We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives.
Summary
Provides Quality Assurance related product leadership as it relates to planning and execution of customer projects. Responsible for the collaboration, review, and approval of GMP documents needed for products. Represents the highest level of GMP understanding and accomplishment and demonstrated technical knowledge as it relates to cGMP Operations. Responsible for providing strong Quality leadership and scientific/GMP information support as the Quality Representative supporting the lifecycle of products for internal and external customers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Knowledgeable in regulations including, but not limited to, ICH Q7 – Q13, 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 600, applicable USP requirements, and in cleanroom requirements as it applies to Annex 1
- Represents QA for Quality related customer interactions for one or more products. Responsible for clear, direct, and appropriate communication in customer interactions
- Provides Quality leadership and decision-making on cross-functional teams that include, but are not limited to, Operations, Process Engineering, Process Development, Analytical Development, Safety, and other Quality functions
- Serve as process Quality Team representative on capital improvement projects
- Provides process support including clinical development, process validation, technical transfer, and commercial activities
- Collaborate, review, and approve all phase-appropriate product-related Change Controls, Master Batch Records, Validation Protocols and Reports, Quality Risk Assessments, Annual Product Quality Reviews, and other cGMP documentation
- Author and approve internal documentation including, but not limited to, training documents, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborate, review, and approve all levels of investigations (including major and critical investigations) and Corrective Actions Preventative Actions (CAPAs)
- Create, report, and communicate quality metrics to internal and external stakeholders
- Assure that manufacturing processes, packaging, and testing comply with all regulatory filings and Corden SOPs, to ensure favorable quality inspections and customer satisfaction
- Perform final product batch disposition
- Assist in and represent Quality during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. May lead audits and inspections as needed
- Lead efforts that support CordenPharma initiatives and improvements. Knowledgeable in Operational Excellence
Responsible for providing Quality leadership throughout the lifecycle of a product. Supports training for QA Product Specialists and other Quality personnel. May serve as backup to Quality leadership. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with Corden policies and applicable laws.
Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
Quality Responsibilities
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Science and 8 years of Quality Assurance experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry; or a combination of Pharmaceutical Industry within a Technical/Operations role and academic experience. Experience in a product decision-making is required. Project Management experience, although not required, is beneficial to this position.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to communicate information to customers and senior management. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, and FDA regulations, as well as internal Quality related procedures
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of the basic principle of validation and their applications
- Analytical ability and ability to influence
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Ability to provide leadership in all aspects of QA/development processes
- Analytical skills with the ability to function in an interactive interdisciplinary team environment
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and resolution
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance PPO/HSA
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- ID Theft Protection
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
- Vision Insurance
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
This post will expire May 29, 2026
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000