Quality Inspection Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Your Role:

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the company's Global Inspection Management team as Inspection Management Lead. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ability to coordinate cross-functional and multicultural global teams. In this role you coordinate the preparation, execution and close out of GCP/ GVP Regulatory Authority Inspections of EMD Serono R&D projects or facilities. Responsibilities include the coordination of inspection setup activities and preparation of responses to inspection observations. You will also host or participate in inspections as a member of the Inspection Team.

You will also work on projects to continuously improve the inspection management processes and educate internal and external business partners on inspection management processes.

Location:This is a hybrid (3x/week) position based in Billerica, MA or Boston, MA. Onsite presence will be required at short notice to host inspections at both locations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinates the preparation, execution and close out all GCP/GVP Health Authority Inspections of R&D organization (hereafter referred to as Healthcare R&D) projects or facilities.
• Hosts inspections and/or participates in inspections by providing full operational support to the respective inspection leads (Front Room, Back Room, etc.) .
• Develops and oversees implementation and maintenance of proactive Inspection Readiness Strategies.
• Maintains an effective and controlled inspection process within Healthcare R&D worldwide (e.g. global inspection standard etc.).
• Establishes an effective and controlled inspection communication process within Healthcare R&D worldwide.
• Drives active and regular knowledge sharing and lessons learned from previous inspections.
• Provides regular and timely reports on overall inspection status, global response status and associated CAPA completion/close out, allowing for and contributing to state-of-the-art Quality Reporting.
• Enforces the continuous evaluation of publicly available inspection reports/ information from various sources to proactively develop and maintain an up-to-date Inspection Intelligence, identifying potential new or upcoming issues of significance and to foresee/ confirm new inspection trends or expectations.
• Develops and maintains standardized and harmonized tools for the preparation, conduct, reporting and follow-up of inspections.
• Assists in developing the global quality strategy and implementing/ maintaining the associated Quality Management System.
• Participates in special assignments on various project teams and work streams as determined by RDQRM Management.
• Maintains high level of awareness, expertise in international applicable regulations and provides input to the development of internal R&D procedures as assigned by RDQRM Management.
• Ensures rapid communication of QA issues, including potential misconduct or issues of significant deviations with projects/products, to appropriate leaders and colleagues.
• Defines the joint processes for collaboration on inspection preparation, notification, conduct, response with external providers.
• Coordinates mock inspections in line with established processes for inspection management process.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years QA experience or other relevant experience with a minimum of 5 years in Clinical QA.
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on scientific subjects
• Sound experience with Regulatory Authorities inspections by major authorities (MHRA, FDA, EMA, PMDA)
• In depth knowledge of drug development processes and respective international regulations/guidelines
• Broad knowledge of relevant GxP areas (GCP, GLP, GVP)
• Travel globally up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree Preferred
• Good communication and problem- solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

Pay Range for this position: $139,400 - 209,200
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other prequisites. For more information clickhere.