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Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues

• We commit to client success at every turn

• We have the courage to do the right thing

• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Responsibilities:

• As part of the GMP Operational Quality group primarily responsible with providing quality oversight and support to site Cell and Gene Therapy operations in the following key areas/activities; support of manufacturing operations across all phases of development and commercial, support of analytical laboratory, materials management, and facility/engineering groups.

• Lead QA efforts to establish new programs to support Drug Product facility including start-up of assembly, packaging and label operations

• Responsible for batch disposition activities. Review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems as applicable to determine acceptability of product disposition.

• Responsible for review and approval of COAs, and product release

• Provide production floor support and provide guidance for GMP product quality and compliance for product release, including resolution of product quality investigations and quality issues of a significant nature, and provides direction for product disposition decisions including shipment.

• Review and approval of manufacturing documents.

• Develop and deliver technical training programs

• Supports drafting and revising Quality Agreements between CMOs/Suppliers and site, as needed

• Provide QA support of change controls, GMP investigations and CAPAs. OOS and OOT investigations and ensuring appropriate CAP actions are identified.

• Provides experienced technical advice for fill finish related program decisions

• Provides project support involving technical transfers, engineering projects and similar activities

• Participate in compliance walkthroughs and help drive the closure of any observations

• Responsible for identifying risks and communicating gaps for GMP process/systems

• Responsible for identifying risks and communicating any gaps for quality processes optimization for area/equipment release, material disposition, quality systems etc.

• Participate in continuous improvements of department processes.

• Participate in inspection readiness and support activities

• Participate in process improvement initiatives (as necessary).

• Act as a trusted advisor to the site by providing compliance guidance through collaborative review and working with the business owners to gain a better understanding of their needs and facilitate resolution of quality issue in a timely manner

• Experience on product complaints investigations and recalls

Requirements

• Demonstrated success by independently leading cross-functional teams

• Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation including batch release

• Experience with ATMP drug product development and manufacturing with proficient knowledge of the following in a pharmaceutical setting:

• Cell and gene therapy cGMP’s and associated CMC regulatory considerations

• Aseptic processing

• Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA

• Experience with network-based applications such as Oracle, TrackWise

• Master’s degree with 2-3 years of relevant work experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field with minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background.

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

• As Needed Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

• Employee Recognition

• Employee Referral Program

• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com (https://apply.workable.com/verista/)

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

<$59,951 to $86,550>

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.