Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 8 hours ago
GMP Operational Quality Manager (QA on the Floor)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$118K/yr - $178K/yr
4+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a GMP Operational Quality Manager to lead quality assurance activities on the floor, ensuring compliance with cGMP policies while collaborating with various stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to resolve quality issues to ensure compliant solutions
Lead root-cause analysis and product impact assessment for investigations as a result of deviations, OOS, and OOT investigations ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified
Perform change control assessments and closure approvals
Establish and revise Quality Agreements between CMOs/Suppliers and Vertex, as needed
Collect data and report on metrics
Represent Vertex Quality on cross functional working teams, applying strong communication and collaboration skills
Lead continuous improvement projects
Author SOP's to support commercial quality functions
Assist with regulatory agency inspections
Identify and facilitate continuous improvement efforts
Train employees and provide insights and education on processes and procedures
Perform activities associated with product disposition (e.g., batch document review, source data review etc.)
Gown into cleanrooms and controlled environments
Qualification
Required
Good understanding of both the conceptual and practical application of cGMPs in a pharmaceutical setting
Proven experience leading a variety of straightforward projects/teams within stated objectives and timelines
Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional team members, exchanging complex information and influencing/guiding others to understand a stated viewpoint
Ability manage own workload to achieve goals and seek opportunities to share information and help others understand technical processes
Formal project management experience
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences
Able to integrates activities with other groups, departments and project teams as needed
Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and solve problems leveraging technical experience and advanced judgement to select appropriate solutions
Excellent team player and collaborator
Highly proficient in leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA
Experience with electronic document management systems (e.g., QDoccs, Trackwise, Veeva)
Bachelor's degree in scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)
Typically requires 4+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Annual bonus
Annual equity awards
Overtime pay
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
Generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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