QA Compliance Specialist (Biotech)

 

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

The QA Specialist's primary responsibility is the review and approval of GMP documentation associated with Warehouse operations. This role is to serve as a Lonza Subject Matter Expert (SME) for document review relevant to facility maintenance, area controls, material/product storage, handling, and shipping logistics. They will provide and receive input on issues within their area of responsibility for resolution and/or improvements. S/he interacts with other QA Compliance Specialists/Management supporting material and product disposition. This role is capable of independently identifying, defending, and resolving quality issues referencing appropriate supporting procedural documentation. The specialist interacts directly with internal customers concerning documentation and projects. The specialist will ensure superior customer service to internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing an identified standard, independently review and approve in a Document Management System initial version and revised documents such as SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms & Checklists, Scanned Documents and others as needed. Specialist will also review and approve electronic and/or paper Validation / Qualification documents such as Protocols & Summary Reports for Equipment/Instrumentation, Validation Maintenance, and relevant Computer Systems.
• Review and approve non-DMS documents (QA Monthly Preventative Maintenance, Engineering Preventative Maintenance documents, CMMS Forms, Instrument Data Sheets, Functional Equivalent Memos, DMS Withdrawal Forms, Periodic Review Audit Trail and Misc. Facility Forms), etc.
• Document review observations such as suggested edits/comments, if applicable, with minimal direction for review process.
• Follow Lonza's documentation review procedures and ensure changes stated are justified appropriately and accurately reflected in document.
• Follow associated documentation revision and review procedures and issues / concerns escalated to senior Quality Compliance Specialists or management for mentoring through process while working with internal customers to gain information required to resolving those issues/concerns.
• Participate in interdepartmental projects with minimal guidance and instructions.
• Participate in and lead routine meetings, data queries and report section compilation as assigned by management.
• Continuously develop review skill set which includes:
• understanding application and relationship of overall Quality System Elements (e.g. Change Control, CAPA, Deviation, Continuous Improvement, etc.) to update of procedures;
• effective communication and active listening and conflict resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred area of study: Scientific related field.
• Experience iGMP environment preferred. Biotechnology manufacturing background is preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP's and regulations
• Experience with Trackwise, SAP, Syncade and Microsoft Suite preferred
• Self-starter, excellent written and verbal communicator at all levels, able to tolerate challenging workloads and changing priorities, attention to detail, works effectively individually and with teams

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.