Sr QA Specialist

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.

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Job Description

This position requires:

• The ability to work on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth assessment considering many variables and potential consequences.

• Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action with minimal supervision.

• Ability to handle pressure and fast decision making.

Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth assessment considering many variables and potential consequences.

• Exercises judgment within established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action with minimal supervision.

• Act as a mentor to QA junior staff.

• Manages the daily workflow of the QA Tech services team.

• Develops and Maintains programs and processes to ensure high-quality products and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

• Conducts or acts as a lead/coordinator of investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) recommendations related to manufactured products and performs QA review and approval of complex deviations and CAPAs.

• Provide QA oversight to deviations OOS investigations Laboratory Investigations CAPAs Effectiveness Checks and Change Controls.

• Knowledgeable in Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology performance measures and quality improvement statistical methods are beneficial.

• Support the development of Risk Management documents using tools such Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) etc.

• Uses/Develops KPIs to identify and solve problems within the quality process.

• Identifies deviations from approved procedures and processes evaluates impact assessments and develops solutions for complex problems.

• Writes and/or implements changes to controlled documents (e.g. SOPs specifications methods etc.) as needed.

• Assists with external audits/inspection processes as required and acts as an SME for QA procedures and processes during inspections and audits supporting implementation of corrective actions as agreed.

• Interfaces with external stakeholders to address documentation and compliance issues.

• Leads QA projects or contributes to cross functional projects using Lean concepts. Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth assessment considering many variables and potential consequences. Provides support to incoming escalations from various stakeholders ensuring all immediate actions are taken and a path forward established.

• These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Proficient in GMPs and/or GLPs.

• Proficient in application of QA principles concepts industry practices and standards.

• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple projects/priorities.

• Has proven analytical and conceptual skills.

• Demonstrates understanding of international quality systems regulations to adopt best in class systems/processes

• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication technical writing and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrates working knowledge and good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology performance measures and quality improvement statistical methods are beneficial.

• Working knowledge of Risk Management tools (e.g. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and / or Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)) is beneficial.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 years of relevant experience in a GMP environment related field and a BS/BA.

OR

• 5 years of relevant experience and a MS.

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Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:

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