Senior Specialist, QA Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $82,236 - $99,650 • Onsite

About The Position

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/ Summary The Senior Specialist, QA Operations will help support operations through quality oversight in a Radiopharmaceutical facility in Indianapolis, IN. The Senior QA Operations specialist will be providing oversight over shop floor activities in accordance with regulatory standards and RayzeBio procedures. The Senior QA Operations specialist will also be responsible for material and batch disposition activities. This position will utilize quality assurance knowledge in ensuring compliance in operations to support clinical development and GMP commercial operations in accordance with RayzeBio policies, standards, procedures and global current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in science related field (including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, or related areas) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance and/or compliance roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in a GMP aseptic manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with FDA or other regulatory authorities is preferred.
• Expertise in GMP, Quality, material and product disposition
• Strong capability in authoring and critically reviewing investigations, interpreting results, and generating technical conclusions consistent with Quality risk management principles
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated applications in problem solving and decision-making abilities with moderate oversight from management
• Team player who can work independently to achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong background and demonstrated effectiveness in quality assurance operation and compliance of clinical/commercial manufacturing is desired.
• Knowledge of US, EU and rest-of-world cGMP regulations and guidance.
• Knowledge and proven experience in FDA, EMA, or other regulatory authority.
• Well-practiced in exercising sound judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cross functional relationships to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Provide quality oversight on manufacturing and validation activities.
• Perform real time review of manufacturing records.
• Perform periodic walkthroughs of manufacturing and Quality Control areas to ensure continued compliance with procedures.
• Provide guidance on the handling of quality and shop floor activities.
• Support Quality disposition process by ensuring that all required documents are accurately and properly completed and compiled against approved procedures and specifications, including all related deviations.
• Assist with and provide QA approval of investigations, CAPAs, change controls, validation documentation, and other related GMP documentation.
• Identify and report discrepancies from required work practices or procedures to management.
• Make sound decisions by exercising judgment within generally defined practices and policies and applies appropriate notification to management as appropriate.
• Participate as requested in the response team for audits and inspections by health authorities.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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