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Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline
  • 5-7 years’ experience working as a Quality Specialist
  • Direct experience working with Quality Systems (deviations, change controls, training, supplier qualification and document management systems)

Responsibilities

  • Preparation, review and approval of CMO documentation for batch production
  • Management and oversight of third-party supplier activities relating to the manufacture, packaging and testing of product
  • Monitoring cold-chain transportation, for both qualification and routine
  • Drive the audit readiness program to always ensure audit compliance

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

At Mallinckrodt, we use strategic vision and employee-driven momentum to pursue a powerful mission: Listening for needs and delivering solutions. As a leader in specialty pharmaceuticals, we develop, manufacture, market and distribute innovative treatments for underserved patient populations within neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; cultured skin substitutes and gastrointestinal products. . Our expertise also extends into acute and critical care hospital products, as well as our broad portfolio of generic prescription medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Together, we’re helping shape the future of the specialty pharmaceuticals industry by leveraging the values our founders instilled over 155 years ago – quality, integrity and service. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryPharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Title

Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations

Requisition

JR000016029 Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations (Open)

Location

Bridgewater, NJ

Additional Locations

Malvern, PA

Job Description Summary

The Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations supports externally manufactured products for Keenova with a product portfolio that includes pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. The position is responsible for building, maintaining and managing the relationship with their counterparts at the CMO and cross-functional team members. The position is responsible for appropriate escalation to Manager/Director level management and above.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Batch Review
    • Preparation, review and approval of CMO documentation for batch production
    • Review of batch records, addressing discrepancies and escalating where required to management.
    • Preparation of disposition and release certification for reviewed batch records.
  •  CMO Governance
    • Management and oversight of third-party supplier activities relating to the manufacture, packaging and testing of product.
    • Regular telephone and email communication with CMOs to ensure timely manufacture and resolution of quality issues for product.
    • Continuous monitoring of product and performance from CMOs.
  • Quality Support and Deputation
    • Quality record management; deviations, change controls, CAPAs
    • Monitoring cold-chain transportation, for both qualification and routine
    • CMO Maintenance
    • Input into Technical Quality Agreements
    • Post-launch support for quality activities in various countries, as needed
    • Management of delegated projects
  • Stability Program
    • Protocol review and approval
    • Data review and management
  • Audits
    • Drive the audit readiness program to always ensure audit compliance
  • Quality/QMS Projects
    • As required.
    • Champion continuous improvement efforts for projects identified at the CMOs or within Keenova

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline, preferred +5-7years’ experience working as a Quality Specialist.


Experience

Direct experience working with Quality Systems (deviations, change controls, training, supplier qualification and document management systems)

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing and knowledge of GDP and ISO 13485

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

Reports to: Senior Manager, External Quality Operations


Working Conditions:

This position works in a remote, office type environment. Limited travel as needed.


Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits.  To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova


The expected base pay range for this position is $80k– $129k. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.


This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.


Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

#LI-REMOTE

#LI-GN1

At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com.

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