Quality Systems Specialist

MapLight Therapeutics • Burlington, MA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company focused on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We utilize cutting-edge technologies like optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop therapies for psychiatric symptoms. The Quality System Specialist will support the ongoing development and manufacturing of MapLight products. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Quality Systems, QA, and is crucial for maintaining the GMP Quality Management System to ensure adherence to GxP regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures. The position emphasizes the management of robust electronic quality systems, including controlled documentation, archiving, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy) or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines and regulations. Familiarity with GCP, GMP, and GLP standards.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of controlled documents, including creation, revision, approvals and archival within the electronic Quality Management System (ZenQMS).
• Ensure that controlled documents, such as SOPs, Policies, etc are accurate, current and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Collaborate/Coordinate workflows with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and alignment of documentation / metadata with procedural requirements.
• Provide day-to-day support to employees on document control and quality system processes.
• Author/support the creation, review, and modification of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (Wis), and supporting documentation.
• Support QA onboarding of all employees/contractors
• Support management of deviation, CAPA, change control within QMS.

Benefits

• annual bonus opportunity
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D
• short term and long term disability
• 401(K) plan with match
• stock options
• flexible non-accrual paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level