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At Ultragenyx we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to achieve this goal our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us this means going where other biopharma companies wont go challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science applying a novel rapid development approach making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
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Position Summary:
This role will ensure the effective and efficient execution of the electronic document management system (EDMS) and associated document and record management processes at both the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility (GTMF) located in Bedford MA and the Quality Control Laboratories located in Woburn MA. This role will develop and deploy processes that ensure data integrity of quality records. Core activities include document revisions document archival and control of document issuance and reconciliation. This role will partner with all functional teams located at both locations and will manage the performance and development of direct reports to support these activities.
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Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Document Control Team and assist in managing the day-to-day activities of staff
- Ensure documents and Document Change Controls are routed through the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS); monitor status of workflows
- Ensure the periodic review process for controlled documents is completed in a timely manner and documents are revised as required; follow up with task owners as needed
- Manage the issuance and reconciliation of controlled forms utilized to record original data (e.g. batch records and test data sheets)
- Develop metrics that monitor the execution of the document management processes. Generate reports identify and escalate trends as applicable
- Ensure document and record management storage areas are maintained in an organized manner. Manage document retention archival and destruction processes per applicable procedures
- Collaborate with the EDMS global community (including document authors and area training leads) to ensure alignment consistency and continuous improvement
- Participate in internal audits or health authority inspections at the site; facilitate the completion of responses and completion of applicable actions
- Set team objectives in alignment with business objectives and ensure that targets are achieved
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance document management
- Foster an environment of accountability diversity and speaking up
- Perform any other tasks as requested by management to support Quality oversight activities
- Manage and administer all aspects of people processes related to the employee life cycle. Coach and develop staff set realistic personal goals for self and staff and provide regularlyscheduled feedback throughout the year. Ensure staff receives appropriate knowledge and skill development and growth opportunities
- Actively partner with the Global Document Control Team to support adherence to the Document Management principles
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a science engineering or related technical discipline
- 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical biotechnology or related life-science industry with GMP operations
- Experience implementing and managing Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) in a validated GMP environment; preferably Veeva
- 4 years of direct supervisory experience of technical or quality professionals with demonstrated effectiveness to recruit hire and training and the ability to provide continued guidance mentorship and support to staff
- Able to define and implement system health measurements
- Must be able to proactively provide real-time resolutions and approaches balanced with long-term objectives
- Strong organizational and project management skills with a track record of meeting goals/objectives
- Proficiency with data analysis tools to identify trends
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance
- Excellent verbal and writing communications skills
- Excellent teamwork interpersonal skills influencing skills and negotiation skills
- Travel may be required up to 10%. Most travel will be between Ultragenyx locations located in Boston or San Francisco areas
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Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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