Senior Manager, Validation Services

We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Manager to oversee the Validation Services department to support the growth of the Cellares team.

The Validation team at Cellares is a global service that supports the development and maintenance of the IDMO facilities. This individual will be responsible for managing the distributed team that is providing Quality oversight of environmental, equipment (analytical and production), facility & utility, site automation, computerized systems, process validation & engineering documents, and test protocols, along with associated CAPAs, deviations, change control records, and additional site based technical documentation and activities. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of quality in a regulated environment.

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex documentation in support of GMP operations at the IDMO, including but not limited to facility plans, validation and other technical protocols and reports, trend reports, risk assessments, standard operating procedures, CAPAs, deviations, etc.
• Author and maintain the IDMO Site Validation Plan
• Provide Quality oversight of process validation studies and process performance qualifications
• Manage direct staff to achieve high performance and deliver quality results for Cellares' internal and external customers
• Provide oversight of cleanroom lifecycle programs including aseptic process simulations, environmental monitoring performance qualification, cleanroom certification & recertification, cleaning & sanitization, and facility controls
• Proactively identify & resolve technical and compliance issues/gaps
• Provide support to multiple areas within and, potentially, between facilities, requiring a high level of regulatory, Quality System, facility, equipment and process knowledge
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and industry/regulatory expectations related to facility/equipment controls and release before, during and after production operations (i.e. routine operations - calibration/maintenance, shutdowns, construction projects, etc.)
• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of the IDMO Facility, and communicate equipment, facility and system status; monitor progress and issue status reports
• Act as Quality Subject Matter Expert for responsible areas/projects during client or regulatory inspections
• Drive continuous improvement and increase efficiency and productivity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in a GMP environment in pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, cell or gene therapy operations, including solid experience in Quality Systems and Regulatory CMC
• 5+ years of direct experience in quality or validation, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant cGMP regulations
• 5+ years of managing individual contributors in quality or validation roles, or in an associated pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, cell or gene therapy manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of the regulations for biologics, cell and gene therapy products
• Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); experience with on-site regulatory inspections is desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements for biotechnology, cell and gene therapy products and Quality by Design approaches
• Excellent understanding of risk management and CAPA processes
• Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific issues across multiple projects as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy

$90,000 - $210,000 a year

Cellares' total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.