Manager, GMP Operational Analytical Quality (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Quality Manager is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality assurance and compliance. The Quality Manager coordinates or executes activities on multiple complex projects and takes a role in the design and execution of new projects. The Quality Manager adapts to new and multiple projects, effectively ensuring alignment with corporate goals and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Quality Manager provides quality oversight and sets strategy for process validation, cleaning validation, method validation, and/or product stability activities Demonstrates appropriate quality oversight of root-cause analysis and product impact for product quality investigations, ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified and addressed. Approves investigation/CAPA’s Reviews trend reports for product quality events (deviations, OOS, product complaints, CAPA) and ensures appropriate implementation plans are identified and completed for CAPA’s Provides strategies to address compliance gaps or determines enhancements to cross-functional quality systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proven experience leading and managing complex projects/teams within corporate objectives and project timelines Displays ability to effectively influence others within technical area of expertise

• Possesses the ability to apply technical knowledge beyond own specialty area within a global context Assists with project planning and provides input on design and methodology development
• Recognized as a mentor with strong abilities to transfer technical knowledge and teach analytical skills to junior staff
• Possess the ability to apply phase appropriate decisions in development and commercial space
• Clearly demonstrates effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to transcend organizational levels
• Fosters the demonstration of the Vertex Core Values and leadership behaviors in others Integrates activities with those of other groups, departments, and project teams as needed
• May oversee the technical functions and coordinate the activities of a group or small team with a common discrete technical focus or discipline
• May supervise other staff members, motivate personnel and resolve conflict
• May provide information to assist in budgeting, scheduling, and performance requirements Demonstrated competence in a supervisory role if directly managing others
• Helps craft individual goal setting to best pursuit of corporate and department goals if managing staff Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports GMP Quality management for product disposition activities as needed Develops and/or maintains quality systems to support of manufacture, and testing in GMP QC laboratories; includes writing or reviewing/approving SOPs Supports equipment validation, calibration activities, and preventive maintenance programs Provides oversight and approval of investigations, deviations, and performs quality metrics trending for the laboratory areas as required Leads and/or supports investigations for GMP QC laboratory issues, such as deviations and OOS Performs equipment qualification/validation, as necessary, including writing protocols, executing qualification/validation, and report writing Provides other quality support and oversight as requested by GMP QC Laboratories and Analytical Development

In addition to Quality Lead Responsibilities:

• Provides quality oversight and sets strategy for process validation, cleaning validation, method validation, and/or product stability activities
• Demonstrates appropriate quality oversight of root-cause analysis and product impact for product quality investigations, ensuring appropriate CAPA actions are identified and addressed. Approves investigation/CAPA’s
• Reviews trend reports for product quality events (deviations, OOS, product complaints, CAPA) and ensures appropriate implementation plans are identified and completed for CAPA’s
• Provides strategies to address compliance gaps or determines enhancements to cross-functional quality systems

Knowledge and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of both the conceptual and practical application of cGMPs in a pharmaceutical setting; in-depth knowledge of global GMP requirements and support of GMP manufacturing.
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet quality, accuracy and timeliness objectives.
• Experience leading complex projects/teams and continuous improvement initiatives within stated objectives and timelines; effectively apply project management processes / tools to lead meetings, assist with project planning, and facilitate completion of tasks.
• Ability to independently lead cross-functional teams and represent the Quality unit.
• Ability to mentor and guide staff, skilled at transferring technical knowledge and teaching quality management skills.
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally to a wide variety of audiences; exchanges complex and sensitive information and able to influence others to understand a point of view and gain alignment around a proposed action.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to provide QA advice for large, multifaceted projects.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and make complex decisions leveraging technical experience, advanced judgement and the analysis/synthesis of a variety of information; able to work outside of precedent and take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Strong experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA.
• Strong experience with electronic document management systems (e.g., Veeva).

Education and Experience:

• 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
• Experience in Analytical Laboratory with experience in Bioanalytical, Wet and Solid State Chemistry
• Operational QA experience in analytical and/or manufacturing setting, interpretation, and application of cGMPs and applicable guidelines/guidance’s (example: ICH, USP)
• RCA tools/methodology/ technical writing
• Lean Six Sigma Training
• Facilitation/ problem solving /organizational, planning

We’re enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:

1. Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2. On-Site and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]