About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
As a part of Novo Nordisk, Catalent, Indiana LLC. in Bloomington, Indiana, is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
What we offer you:
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The Quality Assurance department is responsible for all aspects of the quality assurance functions. The department’s primary function is to ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory agency requirements as well as internal quality systems requirements. This includes systems implementation and maintenance, documentation management, site-wide systems training, internal and external auditing, project review for accuracy and compliance, and material disposition. Quality Assurance safeguards all systems, processes, and actions to ensure regulatory compliance, which is essential in providing high quality drug products for our clients and their patients.
Quality Assurance Systems group has ownership over the quality systems, including deviations and CAPAs, change controls, document control, supplier quality management, raw material testing and disposition, and training, as well as oversight of the equipment calibration and preventive maintenance program and validation activities.
Quality Assurance Operations group has oversight of the manufacturing areas, including process technology transfer, master batch record review and approval, on-the-floor support, product disposition, and shipping.
Quality & Compliance group has oversight of internal and client audits as well as regulatory agency inspections, compliance and regulatory support initiatives, and process validation activities.
The Position
Relationships
Reports to: Senior Manager, QA
Essential Functions
Quality Systems and Metrics
Accountable for the Investigation and CAPA Management Systems Responsible for managing complex and high-level deviations, supporting OOS investigations, and collaboration with internal Catalent stakeholders to support the effective execution of the Investigation and CAPA systems Maintains and enhances effectiveness of the Quality System, including developing and reporting metrics, identification, and implementation of improvement opportunities for established Quality Systems, processes, procedures, and training to support Deviation, Out-of-Specification and CAPA processes Drives alignment and improvement initiatives, leading cross function teams, to address process improvement, system improvement, and new regulations/expectations Files and maintains controlled documents Other duties as assigned
Quality and Compliance
Participates in internal audits, including coordinating the audit with relevant department subject matter experts, performing in-depth assessments of systems and procedures, and communicating audit findings to key stakeholders Supports customer audits, including co-hosting audits and providing accurate information regarding the quality systems and operations; overseeing the audit response follow up actions Complete Back Room Audit Responsibilities during external audits; managing and completing requests, contacting and orchestrating Subject Matter Experts, Preparing documents into presentable format for auditors Complete Front Room Audit Responsibilities during client audits; facilitate the audit in lead or support role, manage positive client relations, actively host client interactions while onsite Review and approve responses to audit findings Assists in maintaining facility licenses and registrations Organizes documentation and facilitates review in support of client regulatory submissions Monitors and assesses changes to regulatory guidance and compendial monographs Supports and enhances effectiveness of the quality system, including reporting metrics; authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); identifying improvement opportunities; assisting with change control, risk management, and corrective and preventive action processes Supports alignment and improvement initiatives, participating on cross functional teams to address process improvement, system improvement, and new regulations / expectations Supports the management of customer Quality Agreements, including facilitating the development and approval of the agreements, ensuring accessibility of the agreements, and coordinating the revision and review of agreements Drafts technical plans, protocols, control strategies, and reports related to process validation and process monitoring (e.g., PPQ, CPV, APR / PQR) Maintains statistical tools to meet requirements for system and process monitoring and review Maintains a sufficient understanding of the quality systems and operations Files and maintains controlled documents Other duties as assigned
Product Quality
Accountable for review and approval of project related documents such as Master Batch Production Records, technical transfer, and process characterization reports Responsible for representing Quality Assurance as the primary contact for assigned projects, which includes cross functional internal and external collaboration, supporting integration of the client programs into the Catalent Quality Management System and ensuring effective management of client expectations Responsible for interfacing with the clients and managing internal communication to sustain and enhance the Client quality relationships Accountable for ensuring that Finished Products are manufactured and tested in a manner consistent with the applicable regulatory or client requirements Maintains a sufficient understanding of the quality systems and operations to provide consultation and guidance for Manufacturing personnel regarding execution of the Quality Management Systems Supports execution of QA on the Floor program Supports issuance of controlled documents for production, including Batch Production Records, Product Labels, and forms Notifies Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed. Walking and/or standing for up to 8 to 12 hours depending on assigned area. Successful completion of gowning certification to enter and support the aseptic manufacturing areas.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: STEM Bachelor’s degree, highly preferred 2 - 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree, preferred 1-year GxP experience or other regulated industry, required Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share vision, direction, and data with colleagues across all levels and in a wide range of different work groups including senior leadership and regulatory agencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Capable of making decisions using experience along with site process and procedures Robust interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects Must be able to read and understand English-written job instructions and safety requirements Prior experience working in and/or supporting aseptic operations in a cGMP environment as it relates to cleaning and sanitization, regulatory (worldwide), deviation investigation, product and process validation, environmental testing, and investigations, preferred A strong working knowledge of quality systems and processes, preferred Technical Requirements: Ability to use Excel, Word, and other office systems Ability to learn and use quality management software such as TrackWise® or ComplianceWire® Ability to understand and independently apply CGMPs to everyday work Demonstrates understanding of the work tasks assigned Executes procedures of moderate complexity with high quality Intermediate understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory and/or production operations Capable of learning unfamiliar principles or techniques with training Ability to contribute to investigations, deviations, and change controls with initial consultation from supervisor Ability to problem solve and execute and monitor corrective actions Ability to interpret data and analyze trends and provide insight into potential issues and suggest solutions Edits Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reports with guidance from supervisor Seeks best practices for daily work activities Behavioral Requirements: Ability to see and hear and read and write clear English Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary, in a professional and accurate manner Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone Detail oriented and well organized with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines Ability to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs or group needs Ability to transfer knowledge to others via training or mentoring Demonstrated ability to guide others thorough communication and learning Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit Leadership Requirements: Lead by example according to Catalent's values and culture Builds on contacts and relationships with peers Take initiative for personal and professional development Takes initiative when necessary to address changes in scope and procedural errors Builds trust and respect for self and department
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