Associate Director, Quality Assurance at CSL Behring

• Shape the implementation of Global R&D Quality Strategies, Projects, Systems, and Quality Operations for Gene Therapy Product Development.
• R&D Quality Site operations head of Pasadena Cell and Gene Therapy site.
• Develop R&D Quality strategies for Phase appropriate Quality Assurance during the Early Phase Product Development stage for Cell and Gene Therapy products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with cGMP, GSP, and other GxP requirements.
• Lead tactical aspects of inspection readiness activities across global R&D manufacturing sites.

The Role:

• Be the Head of Site Quality Operations for R&D Develop and Implement R&D global quality systems and procedures following CSL Global R&D Quality Management System (QMS).
• Primary representative for R&D Quality in site quality management forums and discussions; including Global R&D Expert Team Meetings.
• Develop Phase-appropriate Quality systems for North American manufacturing sites.
• Chair and Manage GMP Quality Management Review meetings for Global Product Development for Gene Therapies Product Development.
• Direct appropriate resourcing model and budget management within PDRQ by strategic assessment of workload, required planning for staffing, coordination of consultant activities, and ongoing review of forecasted expenditures.
• Represent R&D Quality as a senior member of the Global Change Control Panel.
• Provide QA disposition on R&D deviations/CAPAs and Investigations for R&D clinical trial materials and Non-Clinical Toxicological studies.
• Manage the R&D quality unit to provide change control, batch release, and deviation management responsibilities for R&D Cell and Gene Therapy Product Development
• Conduct internal audits of R&D areas as they relate to pre-Clinical trial materials and clinical materials manufacture and management of the R&D internal/external audit schedule.
• Help with 3rd Party Quality audits to support Gene Therapy Product Development.
• Guide and implement Quality Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Develop business relationships with local and global quality sites where manufacturing operations are shared between sites.
• Develop quality indicators with main PD partners to ensure the effectiveness of quality systems within Cell and Gene Therapy Product Development.
• Attend and provide Quality oversight for PDETs, Technical Transfer, and CMC meetings for new Product Development projects.
• Manage performance and development of R&D Managers.
• Educate and inform R&D on international trends in quality and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry as they relate to biotechnology product development.
• Implement inspection readiness activities across global R&D manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement a "Quality on the Floor" culture.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry is desired.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in quality in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with 3 years' leadership/team management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GxP, domestic and international regulation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of processes and registered condition.
• Experience applying Quality Systems.
• Previous experience to grow and development talent.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Our Benefits

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