Sr. Manager, GxP Compliance Officer

Sr. Manager, GxP Compliance Officer (GCO) – Fresenius Kabi USA

The Sr. Manager, GxP Compliance Officer assures compliance of all manufacturing sites and R&D Centers with US‑FDA regulations, including cGMPs, cGLPs, and electronic records. The role organizes and promotes company‑wide US‑FDA quality and compliance improvement efforts across global facilities involved in importation of API or finished products to the US market.

$/yr – $/yr

Eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 14% of base salary.

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

• Leading coordination, verification and tracking of global compliance activities within the pharmaceutical division
• Evaluation of investigations and changes that could impact regulatory commitments
• Identification and remediation of plant quality and compliance risks through evaluation of traditional and non‑traditional metrics, audit results, gap assessments, etc.
• Support plant on strategy and compliance plans for identified gaps
• Lead/manage working groups to ensure mitigation plans are executed
• Specific preparation of manufacturing sites and I&D Centers for upcoming US‑FDA inspections, including but not limited to:
• Training plant staff for general inspection aspects and behaviors, as well as specific training for subject matter experts
• Performance of mock inspections to evaluate plant readiness for FDA inspection
• Design and deliver need‑based training to specific plants in response to identified gaps
• Direct participation and support during US‑FDA inspections (inspection room and back office), including:
• Immediate guidance and support during inspections
• Support and guidance in preparing response to FDA‑483 observations
• Independent review of effectiveness of assigned FDA‑483 CAPA
• May also include inspections by local authorities when related to Mutual Recognition agreements
• Identification of new FDA cGMP trends and development of strategies to fulfill new expectations
• Strategic optimization and harmonization of cGMP and quality related processes to continuously improve pharmaceutical quality and compliance of Fresenius Kabi products
• Preparation of global quality management documents (e.g., SOPs, guiding documents, working instructions)
• Contribution, execution and management of global projects
• Collaborate with other corporate quality functions on the execution of strategic goals
• Communicate findings and risks to plant management and senior quality management
• All employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or engineering field is highly desirable.
• Accomplished US‑FDA compliance expert.
• Experience: 8+ years including practical experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or US‑FDA.
• A thorough knowledge of drug transfer processes, manufacturing processes for aseptically filled, terminally sterilized and lyophilized pharmaceuticals, cGMPs, ICH guidelines, regulatory compliance.
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical industry, including technological understanding of manufacturing pharmaceuticals and combination products, aseptic processes, validation and qualification, risk management, root cause analysis and investigation management is required to be successful in this position.
• Previous experience in executing and/or managing GxP audits or inspections a preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence plant personnel and leadership, regulators, global partners or affiliates, industry executives, trade organizations.
• Established contacts to US‑FDA are beneficial.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving experience is essential. Demonstrated prior experience in leading and motivating teams to conceptualize and develop innovative and creative solutions that are robust and sustainable.
• Ability to manage multiple complex situations where precedent may not have been established. Ambiguity and uncertainty will often be associated within the framework of decision making facing this individual.
• Ability to travel frequently (both domestically and internationally) is required.
• Project Management, working in a Quality Management System and strong communication skills are required for this position.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance and Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing