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The Role
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a Senior Specialist, QC Quality Systems (Lead Investigator) on a FIXED TERM contract (12 months), reporting to the QC Shared Services Manager. The QC Quality Systems Senior Specialist will be part of a team who are responsible for supporting the Quality Control team with Investigations and Change Controls
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage QC Investigations assigned
Facilitate root cause analysis and problem solving sessions
Complete the generation of associated investigation reports
Determine and create CAPA’s, Effectiveness Reviews, and Supplemental Tasks as required
Present investigations at IRB to senior management
Leading and coordinating the initiation, implementation, and closure of QC Change Controls
Ensuring the timely completion of all activities related to these quality systems
Collation of metrics/KPI’s and generation of associated dashboard read-out
Communication with BMS local and global stakeholders
Lead huddles, meetings, conference calls and provide read-outs
Participate in the OpEx strategy and support process improvements
Participate in internal and external audits
Support additional QC shared services activities, as required
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
Proficiency in communication and collaboration at a variety of levels
Proven success working well in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs
Demonstrated problem solving, project management ability
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent technical writing skills
Previous investigations experience is an asset.
Ability to research and have an excellent understanding of new areas/tasks/assays under investigation promptly
Education minimum of a B.Sc. Biochemistry or related discipline
At least 3 years’ experience, in a GMP laboratory setting ideally within a biologics laboratory
A minimum of 1 years’ experience with demonstrated effectiveness using quality systems (investigations/change controls – Trackwise/Infinity) in a FDA and EMA regulated environment
Knowledge of biologics QC testing (Separations, Bioanalytical, Microbiology, Raw Materials and Stability testing) is desirable
Why you should apply
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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R1603801 : Senior Specialist, QC Quality Systems