Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of Quality Assurance (QA) department, ensuring that all product and processes meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. This role involves supervising QA staff, managing quality documentation, supporting continuous improvement efforts, managing both client relationships and specific requirements.
1. Lead and mentor QA team members, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
2. Oversee daily QA activities, including product inspections, and release.
3. Ensure all quality processes comply with regulations and cGMP stnadards.
4. Assist in preparing for and conducting internal and external audits.
5. Manage quality records, including batch records, deviations, and CAPAs.
6. Ensure accurate and timely completion of quality documentation.
7. Identify opportunities for process improvements within the QA function.
8. Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
9. Oversee quality aspects of technology transfer and process validation, ensuring that new products meet both regulatory and client requirements.
The Quality Assurance Specialist provides critical support to the QA Manager in ensuring GMP compliance across all external suppliers and internal laboratory operations. This role assists with tracking, monitoring, and coordinating quality activities while supporting the review and management of GMP documentation from API suppliers, excipient suppliers, CMOs, CPOs, and contract service providers.
Documentation Support and Management
• Assist in the review and processing of GMP documents including deviations, LIRs, change controls, and complaints
• Track document review timelines and ensure timely completion of quality assessments
• Maintain organized filing systems and document control databases
• Prepare preliminary document reviews and summaries for QA Manager approval
Supplier and Contract Service Provider Monitoring
• Monitor compliance status and performance metrics for API suppliers, excipient suppliers, CMOs, CPOs, and contract service providers
• Track supplier audit schedules, findings, and corrective action completion
• Maintain supplier qualification status records and renewal schedules
• Assist with supplier communication and coordination of quality-related activities
Laboratory Quality Support
• Assist with tracking and monitoring of laboratory analytical results and trending
• Support method validation activities by organizing protocols, data, and reports
• Monitor instrument qualification schedules and maintenance activities
• Track laboratory investigation timelines and CAPA implementation
Quality System Administration
• Maintain quality management system databases and tracking tools
• Generate routine quality reports and performance metrics
• Support CAPA tracking and implementation monitoring
Project Coordination and Communication
• Coordinate meetings, follow-up activities, and action item tracking
• Assist with cross-functional project support and quality deliverables