What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Quality Assurance (Hybrid) position at Merck Sharp & Dohme?
Job Description
The Rahway based Specialist, Global Development Quality Operations - API, is responsible for review and approval of documentation to support Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) clinical supply API manufacture, testing, release and maintenance in support of our company's clinical supply programs. This person will also review and approve documentation accompanying the disposition of API materials (including new modalities) to ensure conformance to appropriate regulatory and company requirements for clinical supply manufacture and/or regulatory inspections. Performs audits of batch documentation, data, information, procedures, equipment and systems, and/or facilities to ensure the compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other applicable worldwide regulations and our Company procedures.
The Specialist will become knowledgeable in regulatory requirements, cGMPs and our company's procedures to assure API (including new modalities) manufacturing and testing is in compliance and will gain competency in their responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform quality assurance activities related to API (including new modalities) manufacturing in a complex, clinical supply development. Review and/or approve GMP documents.
Ensure all API (including new modalities) are manufactured in compliance with cGMP and regulatory filings.
Perform quality review and approval of batch records, testing data, and related documents required to release or reject product. Make independent batch release or reject decisions.
Conduct auditing, review, and approval of diverse and complex document types, as required, including deviations, investigations, change records, analytical method validations, method transfers, analytical methods, specifications, certificates of analysis, etc.
Accountable for all assigned projects and communication of status to the Management Team.
Build collaborative working relationships and effective communications with all stakeholders in all manufacturing operations, analytical testing, quality assurance, regulatory, etc. at all levels.
Establish, educate, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) required under GMP.
Develop/update SOPs to ensure practices are accurately reflected. Assist in SOP and quality-related system document approval.
Other duties as assigned by manager for the flexible functioning of the work group.
Support metrics by summarizing findings during documentation reviews.
Maintain a state of readiness for and participate in audits and inspections.
Consult on quality risk management activities as requested
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and action plans.
Perform document management activities such as cataloging records for long term document storage according to retention policies.
Education Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor degree (B.S.) in an appropriate Science or Engineering discipline (engineering, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology).
Required Experience and Skills:
Evidence of good oral and written communication skills, i.e., effective presentation of concepts and ideas, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail, flexibility, and an awareness of production and associated quality problems.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing needs.
Ability to work across functional and sites, with all levels of staff and management.
Qualified candidates should have proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and ability to adapt to learning other electronic systems to support day-to-day work.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, medical device, or closely related industry.
Experience in one or more functional areas such as quality assurance, laboratory, manufacturing, production, equipment/facilities management, regulatory.
Basic understanding of GMPs and Good Documentation Practices and related API regulation requirements.
Knowledge of R&D or clinical supply areas and processes.
API knowledge and experience.
System knowledge of Veeva, SAP, Trackwise.
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Expected salary range:
$83,100.00 - $130,900.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
YesHazardous Material(s):
N/A
Requisition ID:R286821
Salary : $83,100 - $130,900
