Senior Specialist, VMF Product Release Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Senior Specialist, VMF Product Release
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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Support the company site and Quality organization by performing tasks associated with the site’s goals and initiatives as they relate to batch release and Quality requirements and standards. This involves the items as listed below, but is not limited to the following:
Product release of batches for the Vaccine Manufacturing Facility (VMF)
Completion of tasks required to release batches such as

DOM/SLED

Review, TOR/TOCS Review, BSA/rHA/Cell Dose Review, Thermal-Stability review, associated lot Review, Protocol Generation, Batch CBER Submission, tasks associated with batch sample shipment, etc.
Serve as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to support internal and regulatory audits
Support and lead department related initiatives associated with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), process improvements, and other goal-driven directives— own project management opportunities, by leading and participating in process improvement, learning events, and/or business support initiatives, as guided or approved by Quality management
Provide Quality input, direction, and approval of Quality Notifications (QNs)
Assist with providing product related information to support Change Requests (CRs). Author, review, and approve SOPs.
Train employees on new or revised processes or procedures.
Consults on an as-needed basis with next-level manager from a release perspective on more complex decisions and/or issues that impact other units with inter-related processes.
Other duties as requested by Management.

Minimum Education Requirement and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering or other relevant discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting the Biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, specifically in operations, technical operations, validation and/or process Quality Assurance.

Required Experience and Skills:

QA Release experience in electronic systems of at least 3 years.
Has in-depth knowledge of cGMPs and domestic and international regulatory requirements. Is expected to possess a high degree of problem-solving ability.
Must have demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple high level/ priority projects, ensuring timely completion.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Experience with electronic Batch Records (MES/PAS-X)
cGMP experience in a sterile, bulk or finished pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
Experience with release or disposition of Product, Raw Materials, and Components Release
Experience with

SAP, MRP/ERP

systems and/or GLIMS
Flexibility to support on-call off shift and hyper-care related activities.
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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st – Day

Valid Driving License:

No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/29/2025
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