Manager Quality Assurance

Position Summary

This position must be independent from production associated activities in order to meet the cGMP definition of an independent Quality Unit and function in review, approval and release tasks as defined by the cGMP regulations. Responsible for establishing and implementing effective Quality systems to meet or exceed cGMP requirements. Ensures the activities and controls used to determine the accuracy and reliability of the establishment's personnel, equipment, reagents, operations and release or rejection of final product in the manufacturing of biomaterial products including their testing Collaborates with Center management to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, guidelines, standards and Company policies, and that the Center is "inspection ready" at all times Ensures all staff are trained and competently performing their duties as evidenced by the auditing of the program Leads investigations to determine root causes, corrective/preventative actions and appropriate review of resulting effectiveness checks Proactively facilitates communication and interdepartmental coordination resolving quality issues and to host audits, both internal and external.

Compensation The target salary for this position is $100,000 annually. The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Ensure center is "inspection ready" at all times by managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the organization's QMS, compliance policies, utilizing sound Quality principles, self-inspection learnings, non-conformity discovery and appropriate remediation. Prepare regular reports to Management and corporate quality management as to the state of quality and systems at the Center.
• Function as the responsible Quality Assurance reviewer to approve or reject final products before shipping, batch records, quarantine releases, rework, destruction and associated documentation such as Certificates of Analyses.
• Manage site Quality Assurance program including but not limited to calibration management, monitoring of compliance to defined processes (e.g. sampling, competency checks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), trending and analysis of those KPIs, root cause and failure mode impact assessment and change management.
• Working knowledge of the change management process and appropriately raise ideas for consideration for change locally and upward to quality and Center management.
• Receive and provide feedback to staff on observations leading to improved adherence to cGMP regulations. Report concerns or deficiencies to Center personnel and/or Center management immediately. Review operations staff's RCA, corrective actions and effectiveness checks to resolve audit observations and other non-compliance issues of deficiencies.
• Lead and function as the key Quality representative for site supplier, customer and regulatory audits. Lead Center's review of findings, coordination of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), if needed and successful closure of audits in a timely fashion. Utilize quality tools and applications to facilitate understanding of issues and documentation.
• Conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation, as necessary.
• Adhere to all HR policies and practices through fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Communicate effectively with HR to ensure HR compliance and ensure Center management is doing the same.
• Comply with all Federal, State and…