For the past 20 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.
The Quality Specialist position supports the delivery or Clinical services, to assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements. The Quality Specialist performs improvement activities through continuous monitoring and evaluation of the quality system to ensure ongoing maintenance. This position may also support regional and global activities as required.
Main Responsibilities:
Generates and prepares reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities. Analyzes and investigates Deviations and Quality Events to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
Reviews, approves, and communicates root cause and corrective action to stakeholders
Develops, recommends, and monitors corrective and preventive actions
Tracks documentation, as necessary
Collection, management, and analysis of data related to CAPAs, Deviations and quality KPIs.
Records, tracks, and trends audit findings and response times
Supports external client audits or regulatory inspections by creating reports, gathering documents, and supplying requested data
Performs effectiveness checks on Deviations and Quality Events to determine efficacy of CAPAs
Supports and facilitates eQMS activities (i.e., Document Management, QA review and approvals, Change Control assessments, etc.)
Necessary Skills and Abilities:
Maintains awareness of and ensures compliance with the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) requirements, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Works in a professional manner with clients, team members and management. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Analytical skills to gather and interpret data
Must be able to identify trends and outliers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in providing feedback and identifying improvements where needed
Ability to prioritize and organize the tracking of data, documentation maintenance and record keeping
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail to ensure all products and services meet standard requirements
Proactive with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Educational Requirements:
University/bachelor's degree and/or appropriate relevant work experience.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a Quality Assurance role
Deviation, CAPA, Effectiveness Check handling experience
Preferred: Knowledge and experience in working with GxP Quality Management Systems including but not limited to record management, reporting, and data analytics.
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