Senior Quality Validation Specialist

Cellares is revolutionizing cell therapy manufacturing. Cellares is developing a one-of-a-kind solution, The Cell Shuttle, to overcome the challenges associated with manufacturing so these life-saving therapies are…

Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Company size: 50–200
Posted: 1mo ago
Via: Lever

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Senior Quality Validation Specialist - Cellares

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Job Title: Senior Quality Validation Specialist
Job Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/cellares/2780ef7c-371a-4cd3-a597-e83715820b93
Job Description: We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Quality Validation Specialist, who will contribute significantly to the growth of the Cellares team.

The Quality Validation team at our IDMO Bridgewater facility will be responsible for providing Quality Assurance oversight of environmental, equipment (analytical and production), facility & utility, site automation, process validation & engineering documents, test protocols, CAPAs, deviations, change control records, and additional site based technical documentation and activities. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of quality in a regulated environment.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities
Review and approve complex documentation in support of GMP operations at the IDMO, including but not limited to facility plans, validation, CSV and other technical protocols and reports, trend reports, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, CAPAs, deviations, etc.

Author and maintain the IDMO Site Validation Plan

Provide Quality oversight of process validation studies and process performance qualifications

Provide oversight of cleanroom lifecycle programs including aseptic process simulations, environmental monitoring performance qualification, cleanroom certification & recertification, cleaning & sanitization, and facility controls

Proactively identify & resolve technical and compliance issues/gaps

Provide support to multiple areas within and, potentially, between facilities, requiring a high level of regulatory, Quality System, facility, equipment and process knowledge

Ensure adherence to internal procedures and industry/regulatory expectations related to facility/equipment controls and release before, during and after production operations (i.e. routine operations – calibration/maintenance, shutdowns, construction projects, etc.)

Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the IDMO Facility, and communicate equipment, facility and system status; monitor progress and issue status reports

Act as Quality Engineering Subject Matter Expert for responsible areas/projects during client or regulatory inspections

Drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency and productivity
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline

5 to 8 years of experience in a GMP environment in pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, cell or gene therapy operations, including solid experience in Quality Systems and Regulatory CMC

2+ years of direct experience in quality or validation, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant cGMP regulations

Excellent knowledge of the regulations for biologics, cell and gene therapy products

Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); experience with on-site regulatory inspections is desirable

Comprehensive knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements for biotechnology, cell and gene therapy products and Quality by Design approaches

Excellent understanding of risk management and CAPA processes

Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy

Experience with computerized systems validation (CSV) is a plus.