Quality Control Specialist

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.

Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Quality Control/QA Commercial External Manufacturing the role will provide support for all aspects of QC operations for APIs, Drug Substance & Drug Product ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and GMP/quality standards. Through collaboration with business partners the individual in this role ensures that QC support is provided to meet Quality goals & objectives, patient supply, ensure successful outcomes from interactions with Health Authorities and regulatory filings.  The Quality Control Specialist of External Manufacturing ensures that appropriate oversight is provided for QC testing at contract testing laboratories and external manufacturing operations.  Additional responsibilities will include cross-functional team membership within Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and maintaining functions of Quality Control and ensures that all activities are fully in compliance with cGMP standards.

The individual is responsible for, but is not limited to:
Management of stability programs for assigned products in External Manufacturing Operations

Support the resolution of out-of-specification (OOS)/out of trends (OOT) analytical deviations

Provide analytical/technical support to Jazz Technical Operations and External Manufacturing

Ensure that operations within External Manufacturing and contract testing laboratories are compliant with cGMPs and in compliance with regulatory filings.

Lead analytical method transfers/validation programs in compliance with regulatory/Jazz requirements

Troubleshooting of analytical methods

Operate Jazz CAPA/deviation, training and compliance systems

Author, Review and approval of SOPs, analytical validation protocols and reports.

Use of Quality Systems to realize the highest quality standards attainable for all activities conducted by the company.

Maintain Quality Control Metrics/KPIs as directed

Product trending programs for assigned products at release and stability

Build relationships and participate in business meetings, as required with suppliers and contract manufacturers and maintain all product-related, Quality Technical Agreements (QTA’s).

Support the creation and maintenance of regional and global quality control and laboratory systems in relation to quality control operation. 

Actively support QC system improvements to ensure efficient, effective and compliant process

Ensure of compendial method updates implemented as appropriate for Jazz products

Other Responsibilities:
Identify and implement Continuous Improvement programs as appropriate within Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Work closely with other members of Jazz Technical Operations group and External Manufacturers to ensure delivery of key project objectives

Assist with troubleshooting quality control issues at External Manufacturer’s as required.

Maintain appropriate Quality Technical Agreements with all GxP vendors

Supporting regulatory submissions as required

Professional Competencies:
Bachelors of Science, Masters or equivalent in biochemistry, chemistry or a related discipline

At least 3-5 years’ experience working in a laboratory/quality environment within the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in Biologics/Drug product/Drug Substance/APIs is desirable

Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems, FDA and EU guidelines as the relate to analytical testing/product manufacturing

Experience with regulatory inspections

Strong Interpersonal skills and professional skills to interact at all levels including senior management, contractors, and colleagues

Excellent communication and time management skills

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits