R&D Sr. Quality Officer

About AbbVie
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Role supports the quality oversight of the R&D laboratory function associated with GMP testing for biological and small molecule projects. Quality assurance reviewer/approver of documentation generated in the laboratory area such as protocols, reports, investigations and assessments.

Major Responsibilities:

•    Performs quality assurance review and approval of analytical method validation and transfer documentation.

•    Investigates and resolves laboratory investigations. Performs the quality assurance review and approval of laboratory investigation reports, including out-of-specification reports, incident reports and non-conformances for both internal and CRO laboratories.  Determines if corrective and preventative actions are adequate and evaluates the impact on materials.

•    Performs quality assurance review and approval of analytical procedures for compliance with company policies, ICH and regional requirements.

•    Performs quality assurance review and approval of stability protocols/reports and expiry justifications.

•    Conducts review of documentation related to reference standard use and qualification.

•    Gathers information such as compliance history of investigations and incidents for external laboratories towards supplier management assessments. 

•    Reviews and approves laboratory technical assessments.

•    As the quality representative on R&D project teams, provides guidance to the team members for quality matters based on company procedures and consult with management when necessary. Responsible for the quality-related project tasks, which are carried out independently or via coordination with the SME colleague in the quality department.

•    Contributes to the overall functioning of the department including other quality assurance activities delegated by the Manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
•    Training and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in general science with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or microbiology

•    At least seven years of industry experience in GMP laboratory practices and quality assurance

•    Knowledge of principles of analytical method validation

•    Knowledge of regulatory guidances related to laboratory investigations

•    Interpreting multiple standards and applying them to department activities

•    Detail oriented with proven organizational skills

•    Handling a wide variety of tasks under time constraints

•    Interpreting and evaluating data and summarizing results

•    Excellent interpersonal skills with team player orientation

•    Strong computer skills, especially within a Microsoft Windows® operating system

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
IC
Equal Employment Opportunity
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