New Product Introduction Manager Jobs in Puerto Rico

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Specialist QA (5:00 pm - 5:30 am)

SUMMARY
Perform one or more of the following duties and responsibilities in support of Quality Assurance program under minimal supervision.
FUNCTIONS
- Review and approve product MPs.
- Approve process validation protocols and reports for manufacturing processes.
- Request Quality on incident triage team.
- Approve Environmental Characterization reports.
- Release of sanitary utility systems.
- Approve planned incidents.
- Represent QA on NPI team.
- Lead investigations.
- Lead site audits.
- Own site quality program procedures.
- Designee for QA manager on local CCRB.
- Review Risk Assessments.
- Support Automation activities.
- Support facilities and environmental programs.
- Review and approve Work Orders.
- Review and approve EMS/BMS alarms.
- Approve NC investigations and CAPA records.
- Approve change controls.
- Provide lot disposition and authorize lots for shipment.
EDUCATION
-Doctorate OR
-Masters + 2 years of directly related experience OR
-Bachelors + 4 years of directly related experience OR
Responsibilities
� Execute Quality disposition (approval or rejection) of bulk drug substances.
� Provide Quality oversight to ensure that operations for clinical and licensed pharmaceutical Drug Substance (API) are manufactured, tested, stored, and managed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP), and other applicable regulations.
� Ensure that deviations from established procedures are identified, reported, and documented per procedures.
� Ensure that changes that could potentially impact drug substance quality are assessed according to procedures.
� Ensure that production records and testing results are complete, accurate, and documented according to written procedures and cGMP requirements.
� Ensure that facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, and procedures align with cGMP practices and other applicable regulations.
� Champion continuous improvement initiatives, programs, and projects, including developing efficiency projects and supervising progress.
� Ensure completion of required training and maintain assigned training adherence to support successful task execution.
� Collaborate and partner cross functionally to ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) processes are completed in accordance with established procedures.
� Support internal and external audits and inspections as part of the audit/inspection management team, including acting as Quality Unit representative as needed.
� Alert senior management of quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks.
� Provide support and oversight for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Attributes:
� Experience with key electronic systems, such as documentation platforms (e.g., CDOCS), Maximo, TrackWise, LIMS, MES/electronic batch record systems, and SAP.
� Experience in computer systems validation (CSV) or computer systems quality assurance, including consulting level technical proficiency.
� Experience with validation of GxP applications, including Validation Master Plans, GxP risk assessments, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, test scripts, and summary/approval reports.
� Robust knowledge of manufacturing and distribution processes, including QA, QC, and Process Development operations.
� Validated experience serving as Quality Contact for complex projects involving packaging, inspection, commissioning, qualification, and new drug substances/products.
� Strong organizational skills, with the ability to drive assignments through successful completion.
� Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills, including interactions with regulatory agencies and evaluation of compliance issues.
� Strong communication skills (written and oral), facilitation abilities, and full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to work independently and effectively across all organizational levels.
At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.
Excited to build something meaningful together? We look forward to hearing from you.
Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.