Director, Quality Assurance

Director of Quality

Catalent Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop manufacture and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma biotech and consumer health customers supporting product development launch and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences delivery technologies and multi-modality manufacturing Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development pre-formulation testing formulation development GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing as well as Clinical Supply Services. At Catalent San Diego we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best.

The following summary represents an ideal situation for a site with a high degree of operational excellence and a mature Quality Culture. The Site Quality Director will implement strategies and tactical objectives to move the site towards this general model over time.

• 30% Global leadership: working with the BU VP Quality and the other CSS Quality Directors to create and implement Business Unit quality strategy global quality policies BU quality process harmonization etc.
• 30% Site leadership: As a member of the Site Leadership Team working with the General Manager to create and sustain a site culture of Safety Quality performance Operational Excellence continuous improvement error reduction regulatory compliance and sound fiscal responsibility. Lead the development of site Quality Objectives site Quality Plans Quality Management Reviews etc.
• 30% Department leadership:
  • Overall responsibility for the site Quality Assurance and regulatory compliance functions including (but not limited to) those responsibilities listed below.
  • Oversee and execute all Performance Management Program (PMP) actions for the site Quality Assurance department. This includes professional development counselling informal and formal performance appraisals and feedback and talent development/succession planning.
• 10% Personal Leadership: Professional development managing work-life balance strategic planning etc.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality andcompliance and to the safety of every patient consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role:

• Internal Investigations on cGMP issues trends and customer complaints
• Review and approve GMP documentation including SOPs Manufacturing Batch Records validation protocols and reports and executed Batch Records for cGMP compliance and clarity
• Oversite of data Integrity programs process integration and procedural harmonization with other CSS sites raw materials and finished goods release processes and Environmental Monitoring Program
• Customer and Regulatory Audits including coordination and submission of Catalent responses
• Communication and escalation of quality issues to Site Leadership Team and QA senior management
• Site Training program
• Supplier and internal audits (including coordination with IACP program)
• Site Label Control including review release and approval process
• In-process QA activities including line clearance and room release in-process and receiving inspections and raw material/product sampling
• Implement Global quality policies and standards and CSS network procedures at the site
• Continuous process improvements particularly as a function of site deviation rate and recurrent deviation rate
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelors Degree in Science Engineering or Pharmaceutical discipline or related scientific field required;
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience working in a chemical pharmaceutical food or relevant industry with at least five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs with progressive responsibilities;
• Experience in managing people providing leadership and implementing developmental plans for personnel required;
• Direct experience and working knowledge of Validation principles including validation of processes equipment systems analytical methods cleaning and transportation;
• Working knowledge of US and International cGMP regulations and experience working directly with the local and international regulatory agencies;
• Must have a demonstrable record of implementing and maintaining quality systems; laying out a strategic plan and overseeing the tactical implementation driving improved operational and quality metrics
• Must be resourceful possess strong time management skills and be able to work with minimal or no supervision to achieve deadlines and objectives.
• Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL GOLD LEAD Now GM Excellence and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience;

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for this role in San Diego CA is $180000 to $205000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job type and length of experience within the industry skillset education business needs etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health Dental Vision & Life Insurance).
• Group Retirement Savings- Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off Programs including Vacation banked time and personal time.
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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