QA Manager​/Sr. Manager; QA Final Container Release

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Shift: First shift

Manager, Quality / Sr. Manager, Quality (QA Final Container Release)

Responsible for managing all aspects (batch release, documentation, compliance, training, staffing budgetary needs, etc.) of the Quality Assurance Final Container Release group.

• Manages all aspects of the QA FC Release group (batch release, documentation, compliance, training, staffing budgetary needs, etc.).
• Consults with manufacturing, logistics, regulatory affairs, and Grifols sister sites on batch release matters.
• Uses expertise and sound judgment to make independent decisions regarding product batch release and systems.
• Plans and analyzes workflow, delegates and prioritizes to ensure that batches are released in a timely manner to meet company goals and market demand.
• Investigates and initiates corrective actions for batch release related issues.
• Provides effective leadership to employees in the Quality Assurance FC Release group.
• Reviews and revises Standard Operating Procedures and generate reports.
• Participates in regulatory inspections/customer audits including providing written responses as applicable for FC Release related topics.
• Applies quality risk‑based processes to seek continuous improvement of release systems and processes.
• Practices high level of facilitations skills to reach consensus and works toward solutions.
• Collaborates and efficiently communicates with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates high levels of value and integrity.
• Demonstrated skills in managing projects to bring in on budget, on schedule, and technically correct (Sr. Manager level).
• Acts as the site Recall/Withdrawal Coordinator.
• Follows cGMP and department safety practices.

In addition to the duties described above the QA Manager must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and extensive working knowledge of applicable regulations (i.e. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Eudralex, Health Canada) and other applicable regulatory agency requirements/guidelines. They must be able to perform methodical, risk‑based analysis of situations and propose improvements. They must have good organizational skills and a demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to follow up, in a timely manner, on items until completion.

• Manager, Quality – PhD in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant degree (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 6 years relevant experience. MS in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant degree (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 8 years relevant experience. BS in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant degree (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
  
  At least 2 years of previous supervisory experience is also required. Demonstrated proficiency in SAP/SAP QM is a plus.
• Sr. Manager, Quality – PhD in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 6 years relevant experience. MS in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 8 years relevant experience. BS in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or relevant degree (STEM degree preferred: science, technology, engineering, math, or computer science) with minimum of 10 years relevant experience.
  
  At least 2 years of previous supervisory experience is also required. Demonstrated proficiency in SAP/SAP QM is a plus.

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