Sr Associate I Quality Assurance Quality Operations

This is a full time onsite position

The Sr. Associate I is responsible for the oversight of key strategic tactical and operational aspects within Quality Assurance at the Biogen Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility. This individual has advanced understanding of the Quality Management Systems and applies that knowledge by coaching peers and ensuring continuous improvement crossfunctionally. The Sr. Associate I provides guidance regarding regulatory compliance technical expertise independent assessment and expert consultation to Manufacturing Quality Control Engineering Validation and other supporting departments in a manner consistent with site and Corporate policies cGMP safety environmental and human resources policies and procedures. This individual will assist with regulatory and third party audits aid in the development and implementation of Global Quality Systems and manage Quality projects and other initiatives.

What Youll Do

• Batch Record Review impacting Product Disposition: Review all Quality related documents (e.g. production records procedures work instructions raw data in process testing etc. for compliance and determine acceptability for use in GMP production activities and/or release of product for further processing and/or distribution.
• Exceptions and CAPA: Assess criticality of exceptions/investigations for product impact. Conduct investigations and perform thorough reviews of the investigations and provide feedback to the department owner. Support investigations with the ability to analyze the defect and determine potential areas within the process that may have attributed to the defect.
• Controlled Document Workflows: Review of GMP controlled documents to ensure changes and reasons are accurately reflected in the workflow content is compliant with all applicable regulations and company directives changes will not have an adverse impact to product quality and setting appropriate release dates.
• Complete area walkthroughs and work observations to identify compliance gaps. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Area Subject Matter Experts to identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Support resolution of both technical and compliance issues/gaps of moderate complexity. Help in implementation of Quality Systems/System Improvements and technical problem solving.
• Assist Quality Assurance Management in additional responsibilities related to the daytoday implementation of the Quality Management Systems required to maintain cGMP compliance and ensure the safety efficacy and purity of the products manufactured by Biogen.
• Support and/or assist in GxP quality systemsrelated training. Provide some mentorship and training within and across functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You are task oriented and focused on continuous improvement. You are curious and eager to learn. You ask copious questions and excel at root cause analysis. Additionally you have excellent communication/collaboration skills logical thinking and can work across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree required preferred in Microbiology or life science
• Minimum 4 years of relevant Quality experience within a GMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment
• Experience reviewing and approving batch records
• Experience conducting and explaining investigations to quality management and regulatory bodies
• Advanced understanding of global quality systems applications principles concepts practices and standards and GxP regulations
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team framework across all business areas and levels within the organization locally and globally
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills required in order to condense complex subjects into key bullet points articulate recommendations and decisions to Quality Management and regulatory bodies develop strong networks crossfunctionally to drive collaboration processes and decisions

Preferred Skills

• Experience in drug substance manufacturing biologics and/or Contract Manufacturing Organizations (small molecule)
• Experience supporting product disposition
• Experience conducting and explaining investigations to quality management and regulatory bodies is strongly preferred

Additional Information :

The base salary range for this position is $annually. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and longterm incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social wellbeing; including but not limited to:

• Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short and LongTerm Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional endofyear shutdown time off (Dec 26Dec 31
• Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States.