The Sr. Manager/Associate Director of Quality Operations is critical in providing Quality oversight of the Alameda manufacturing facility and ultimately ensuring successful execution and maintenance of the established process and procedures. This role supports Manufacturing, Laboratory and Warehouse Operations and is required to be onsite in Alameda, CA.
Responsibilities:- Provide leadership for Quality oversight for the cGMP operations of the Alameda facility, including support for the establishment of Manufacturing, Laboratory and Warehouse operations.
- Execute and improve process and procedures for batch record review.
- Support risk management activities and approve risk management reports.
- Serve as subject matter expert and support communications with customers on Quality topics and project plans.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Health Authority inspections and internal audits.
- Establish and execute material and product disposition activities, in compliance with US and EU requirements.
- Support new product introduction activities, including Quality oversight of tech transfer.
- Collaborate with Quality Validation to support oversight of facilities and engineering related processes for equipment, facilities and utilities, post qualification.
- Quality oversight activities for deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and laboratory investigations.
- Managing and assessment vendor-initiated changes impacting the site.
- Manage performance and development of direct reports.
Qualifications:- BA or BS in life science degree.
- 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Quality Operations functions within a GMP facility of cell/gene therapy products or biologics in both clinical and/or commercial settings.
- Previous experience in Quality Operations, in start up or operational setting.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.
- Extensive knowledge of cGMPs.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Resilient leader and willing to collaborate across cross functional teams.
$160,000 - $190,000 a year
About GeneFab:
GeneFab is a contract manufacturing and synthetic biology biofoundry focused on cell and gene therapies. GeneFab was formed in 2023 with a vision to combine industry leading expertise in synthetic biology with advanced cGMP capabilities in order to accelerate the development and commercialization of genetic medicines. GeneFab offers its customers an extensive technology platform and know-how that spans early stage product design, technical development, and cGMP compliant production. GeneFab's technology platform includes bioinformatic-guided discovery of cell type promoters, directed evolution of small molecule-regulated gene switches, and the engineering of highly sensitive kill switches for enhanced safety and control of cellular therapies.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse GeneFab. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse GeneFab team. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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