Specialist, Deviations

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Deviations Specialist will play an important role in the department by unblocking, investigating and authoring deviation reports. Deviation Specialists also participate in Out of Specification analysis investigations, closing batch documentation prior to release and communicating with internal stakeholders/SME and Client. In addition, the Specialist will act as a point of contact between the Manufacturing group, QA, Client and regulatory agencies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for identifying recurring Deviations/Non-conformances and ensure appropriate actions are taken
• Capture immediate actions and initial impact in deviation records to help ensure issues are remediated prior to proceeding with manufacturing
• Effectively and efficiently write deviation investigations. Develop an investigation strategy, perform Root Cause Analysis by selecting appropriate analytical tools, collect and analyse data to determine root cause
• Prepare operations investigations to support other functional areas as required, performed the deviation review process and ensure deviation investigations close according to targeted timelines
• Accountable for working on problems associated with a wide variety of quality issues that range from errors in production, incomplete batch records, component reconciliation, poor documentation practices etc.
• In collaboration with platform management and other stakeholders, develop appropriate CAPAs with a clearly defined scope to address the root cause.
• High level of knowledge of cGMPs in pharmaceuticals/biological manufacturing environment
• Work with internal stakeholders, SMEs, client to review/finalize investigations prior to closure
• Ensure deviations are closed in a timely manner
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate ability to perform RCA investigations and lead CAPA initiatives.
• Demonstrate ability to review manufacturing, engineering, and quality documentation.
• Strong working knowledge GMP requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Diploma with 3+ years or a B.Sc. with relevant industrial experience in pharmaceutical practices.
• Experience in top-tier biopharmaceutical environment
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies HC, FDA and others.

Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. (RESILIENCE), is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a RRSP/DPSP with a generous company match, a very competitive healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, life, LTD, and AD&D benefits package, fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, pregnancy and parental leave top-up plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.