Manufacturing Compliance Specialist, Cell Therapy

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).

Position Summary

The Compliance Specialist provides support for projects, manufacturing execution, computer systems (GP, EBR, OpCenter APS), quality systems (deviations, change controls, CAPAs) and implementation of lean/continuous improvement initiatives within the Manufacturing department.

Schedule: This position is in-office from Monday – Friday between our new Burlington, MA office and our Cambridge office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure successful completion of manufacturing projects.
• Initiate, revise, and approve manufacturing procedures. Ensure all procedures reflect current operations. Serve as a document owner where applicable.
• Lead investigations and provide trouble shooting for deviation reports.
• Own Change Control Records or assist manufacturing change owner for changes impacting the process.
• Assess process manufacturing performance by observation of the floor operations and review of performance data with the objective of implementing process improvement solutions.
• Assist in generation of training materials and may assist in providing training on technical aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with the execution of validation protocols.
• May participate in regulatory inspections and/or the implementation of corrective actions arising from inspections.
• Participate in tech transfer activities; assess documentation, materials, training, procedures and systems modifications.
• Lead or participate on the assessment or implementation of special initiatives, including Lean tools or process improvements.
• Represent Manufacturing on cross-functional teams. Collaborate with other departments including QA, QC, Engineering, Validation, Material Management and Project Management.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with computer systems such as OpCenter , ERP, EBR and Veeva .
• Must be familiar with biopharmaceutical equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Knowledgeable of Current Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements .
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Organizational and planning skills and the ability to cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Certification or Experience
• Root Cause Analysis, GEMBA Problem Solving or equivalent certification or experience
• Experience with Human Error Prevention Programs (HEPP).
• Basic laboratory skills, including working with mammalian cell culture
• Experience working in an ISO 7 cleanroom environment.
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to work 1 weekend day, and evenings as required by management.
• Rotating holiday coverage.
• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.
  
  

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.
  
  

The hourly wage range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $70,000 - 90,000 annually.

The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.