Senior Compliance & Quality Assurance Consultant

ProPharma Group • Overland Park, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs. Primarily responsible for representing the company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned areas of quality assurance and regulatory/GxP. Responsible for providing independent consultation and management of projects within the CQA business practice. Support the execution of the strategy for their respective CQA service line. This includes ensuring profitability of projects, and as applicable, the monitoring of performance of current personnel executing assigned projects. Keep pace with the regulatory and technological changes int he CQA field and develop subject matter expertise to take advantage of those opportunities to increase the company's effectiveness. Be a critical team member who contributes to the implementation and successful execution of risk-based and phase appropriate GxP projects. Participate in the sales process as a SME and identify scope and effort required to successfully address client needs. Support marketing efforts by promoting CQA services through presentations and development of social media content and blogs. Promote continual improvement regarding customer satisfaction with emphasis on CQA consulting services. Provide CQA specific training to clients and associates within other business units. Provide support to clients and all functional units of ProPharma as GxP issues such as deviations and non-conformances arise. Provide consultation for the implementation of proper CAPA to resolve deviations and non-conformances. Also, to ensure compliance of company operations to quality principles and participation in the development of quality systems through SOP writing and training. It is anticipated that this position will maintain a percentage of billable work as determined on a yearly basis from the service line budget tiers. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of applicable US FDA, ICH, EMA, MHRA regulations and guidance documents.
• High-level expertise in GxP systems and capable of providing independent consultation based on previous experience and system knowledge.
• Ability to earn and maintain a client's confidence through appropriate planning, organizing, controlling, and directing of a project.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to interact in a professional and positive manner with clients and co-workers through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks within the compliance, quality assurance, and relevant Life Science Consulting services (e.g., QMS development, QA oversight, auditing, cell/gene therapies, regulatory agency action response, etc.)
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree, or similar college degree in a scientific discipline as a minimum.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in quality assurance and regulatory/GxP compliance.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in leading audits (e.g., audit prep, running the audit, writing the final report, etc.) is required.
• Candidate's Audit Log should reflect at least 5 audits performed per year.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (MSc/PhD) in a scientific discipline is preferred
• Minimum 3 years managing a technology business or business unit or CQA SME lead is preferred.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience working in a QC laboratory, preferably in a chemistry/analytical lab.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assigned areas of quality assurance and regulatory/GxP.
• Provide independent consultation and management of projects within the CQA business practice.
• Support the execution of the strategy for their respective CQA service line.
• Ensure profitability of projects and monitor performance of personnel executing assigned projects.
• Keep pace with regulatory and technological changes in the CQA field and develop subject matter expertise.
• Contribute to the implementation and successful execution of risk-based and phase appropriate GxP projects.
• Participate in the sales process as a SME and identify scope and effort required to address client needs.
• Support marketing efforts by promoting CQA services through presentations and development of social media content and blogs.
• Promote continual improvement regarding customer satisfaction with emphasis on CQA consulting services.
• Provide CQA specific training to clients and associates within other business units.
• Provide support to clients and all functional units of ProPharma as GxP issues such as deviations and non-conformances arise.
• Provide consultation for the implementation of proper CAPA to resolve deviations and non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance of company operations to quality principles and participation in the development of quality systems through SOP writing and training.
• Maintain a percentage of billable work as determined on a yearly basis from the service line budget tiers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self.
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits.
• With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.
• All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
• We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process.
• You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you're successful or not.
• Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration.
• As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager.
• All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.
• ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.
• Please, no phone calls or emails to anyone regarding this posting.

What This Job Offers

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