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Position Summary

This role will be responsible to provide senior leadership to the QC Operations organization and oversee QC Analytical, QC Microbiology and QC Systems activities to ensure efficient and high-quality release of product to cell therapy patients. This individual will be a key member of the team responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all the systems and processes in support of the Devens CTF QC Laboratories. 

This role will be a key member of the CTF Quality Leadership Team and a champion for quality principles and compliance within the Devens Cell Therapy organization.
 

This role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Executive Director of Quality for the Devens Cell Therapy Facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and experience for QC Laboratory practices for the QC Analytical, QC Microbiology and QC Systems functions for Cell Therapy products manufactured at the Devens Cell Therapy Facility.

• Direct the daily operation of a QC organization to support the release of cell therapy products.

• Define departmental roles and accountabilities. Hire, integrate and develop high quality talent capable of delivering against the department’s goals and objectives.

• Establish and communicate performance objectives for QC Operations staff that are consistent with the business unit and Quality goals. Define and enforce performance measures, provide developmental feedback and coaching, and create a collaborative environment that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent.  

• Direct the training and scheduling of QC Operations staff to assure testing activities occur in an efficient and cGMP compliant manner.

• Accountable for the efficient and timely technology transfer of test methods, new products and new technologies.

• Direct programs or procedures which assure the proper qualification, calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, the timely data analysis and reporting of trends, and the completion of written investigations in response to unusual or unexpected results or deviations.

• Direct QC department programs and projects (e.g., Lean Labs) related towards the goal of continuous improvement. 

• Participate in the site team, which prepares for, hosts, and responds to regulatory inspections, reviews, and approvals of the facility and products.

• Accountable for on time, quality laboratory investigations and associated CAPAs within the electronic investigation management system (e.g., Infinity), as needed.

• Support completion of Annual Product Quality Review and periodic investigation trending reports.

• Verify compliance with applicable BMS Policies and Procedures and ensure consistency with other site procedures and/or specifications.

• Responsible for managing the QC Operations budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 15 years in biopharmaceutical quality with a minimum of 6 years of increasing management responsibility of a biologics, cell therapy or drug product Quality Control laboratory or a related biopharmaceutical industry.

• Experience leading and managing a large, multi-leveled organization is essential.

• In depth knowledge of common QC procedures, techniques, and laboratory equipment/instrumentation, and the application and interpretation of GMP concepts and compendia requirements (e.g., USP, CFR).

• Proficiency in analytical assay methodologies such as molecular biology and flow cytometry assays.

• Proficiency in microbiological assays such as sterility and endotoxin.

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills.

• Knowledge of cell therapy or biologics manufacturing is highly desirable.

• Extensive knowledge of US and EU cGMP regulations and guidance.

• Extensive and proven experience in FDA (or other regulatory authority) inspection preparation and management is essential.

• Knowledge of applicable business systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS, LES, Maximo, and Infinity) preferred.

• Demonstrated ability in successfully leading a large multi-level organization.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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