Kiniksa Pharmaceutical Lexington , MA 02421
Posted 2 months ago
Reporting to the Executive Director, Quality, the Director, Quality Assurance GMP will be responsible for GMP quality oversight for Kiniksa's commercial-stage programs, including activities conducted at contract service providers. Scope includes manufacture of cell banks, drug substance, drug product, and labeled drug product. The Director collaborates with Technical Operations, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders, to support and implement phase-appropriate solutions that protect patient safety, enable programs to advance through commercialization to routine commercial supply, and enhance operational effectiveness.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA, office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office, and 1 day remote.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Represent Quality Assurance on cross-functional teams, e.g., product development, technology transfer, regulatory dossier preparation, inspection readiness
Lead and manage a small team of QA professionals, and contribute to their development
Develop, implement, and improve procedures related to all aspects of GMP manufacturing of commercial materials
Ensure appropriate quality systems are in place to support product release in a compliant and timely manner, and routinely monitor performance to established targets
Assist business owners with supplier selection and management
As required perform supplier qualification and compliance monitoring audits
Assist in the implementation of quality systems, e.g., deviation, investigation, CAPA, and change control
Manage Kiniksa's Product Quality Complaint Process; coordinate and conduct product complaint investigations
Identify and monitor quality system indicators, assuring GMP operations at Kiniksa and contractors are performed in compliance with CGMP
Prepare for and facilitate regulatory inspections and other external audits
Perform person-in-Plant functions at CMOs
Approve master documents e.g. batch records, specifications, etc.
Evaluate and approve proposed changes in conjunction with change control review board
Disposition intermediate Products and make recommendations to the Kiniksa Qualified Person for technical release of finished products for Commercial distribution.
Review and approve complex manufacturing and test records, discrepancy reports, investigations and CAPAs
Identify and promptly escalate critical risks, and collaborate on quality risk management
Collaborate with Partners to provide functional expertise in support of commercial stage program opportunities
Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive change
Provide QA support to QC, including lab inspections and method qualification and transfer
Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in a regulated pharmaceutical industry environment and 3+ years in a Quality Assurance leadership role
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, biochemistry or related fields, or its equivalent is required
Extensive knowledge of US and EU CGMP regulations and guidance
Strong technical expertise in QA/QC, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain processes
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced-environment and to handle multiple tasks
Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 5%
Salary is commensurate with experience
Kiniksa Benefits Summary - USA
Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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