Manager, Analytical Quality Assurance

Responsibilities: Accountability AQA Management <ul><li>Manage all Analytical and Quality Control (QC) activities to ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines.</li><li>Lead a team of data reviewers, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely review of raw data, analytical results, and laboratory documentation.</li><li>Supervise the Stability Program and Coordinator, including protocol approval, sample pull scheduling, data review, and reporting.</li><li>Ensure analytical data integrity through implementation and oversight of robust review processes and audit trails.</li><li>Collaborate with QC, QA, and R&amp;D departments to support method validations, transfers, and investigations.</li><li>Review and approve analytical documentation such as CoAs, method validation/verification protocols and reports, and stability summaries.</li><li>Lead or support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), deviations, and laboratory incidents.</li><li>Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audits, providing documentation and subject matter expertise.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives in QA/QC processes and systems to ensure operational excellence and regulatory readiness.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and develop the AQA team to build a high-performing quality organization.</li></ul> Workload Management <ul><li>Coordinate workload sharing with other groups in QC and develop action plans to improve the working environment and for maximization of laboratory efficiency.</li><li>Prepare monthly report of the issues, work done, any employee related issues and conduct bi-weekly audits of the analyst’s notebooks.</li></ul> SOPs <ul><li>Review/Approve SOP’s, procedures and monographs for the QC Group as needed.</li><li>Review and comment on the articles affecting QC in the USP Supplements and Pharmacopeial Forums.</li><li>Conduct periodic audits of the analyst notebooks and instrument logbooks to ensure compliance of cGMP’s.</li></ul> Staff Development <ul><li>Evaluate potential candidates for QA, performance evaluation of direct reports.</li><li>Coordinate data review for analytical tests, including but not limited to HPLC, UV-Vis, IR, and Raw Material, Finished Product, Stability testing.</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications Education &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (master’s or Ph.D. preferred).</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical quality assurance or quality control.</li><li>Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a GMP-regulated environment.</li><li>Experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV, IR, etc.) and associated data review.</li><li>Demonstrated management and leadership experience with strong interpersonal and influencing skills..</li></ul> Knowledge <ul><li>Strong understanding of FDA regulations, cGMP, ICH guidelines, USP/EP compendia.</li><li>Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and laboratory practices.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory submission requirements (ANDA, NDA, etc.).</li><li>Proficiency with laboratory software and documentation systems (e.g., Empower, LIMS, TrackWise).</li></ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul><li>Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.</li><li>Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.</li><li>Supervising People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates activities; is available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.</li><li>Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.</li><li>Demonstrated flexibility in carrying out varied assignments in a high-quality work environment.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communications skills with a strong emphasis on organizational capabilities.</li><li>Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance.</li><li>Effective leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficient in technical writing and reviewing complex data and reports.</li></ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.</li><li>Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in laboratory or production areas.</li><li>Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing settings as needed.</li><li>The work environment is representative of a group laboratory environment.</li></ul>

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