Location: Bethlehem,PA, USA
Business: Critical Care
Department: Quality Assurance (Electronic System)
Location: Bethlehem
Job Overview
The purpose of this role is to define the roles and function for the Principal Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist Electronic Systems
Key Stakeholders: Internal
Corporate IT /QA, Site Management, All Departments
Key Stakeholders: External
FDA or other health organizations
Reporting Structure
Reports to QA Associate Director
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure all the computerized systems meeting the 21 CFR Part 11, EU ANNEX 11and GAMP5 guidelines requirements.
* Perform, review & approve computerized system validation life cycle deliverables.
* Responsible for implementation and compliance of data integrity at site as DICO (Data Integrity Compliance officer).
* Implement regimen of Data integrity checks on shopfloor and updating of Data Integrity Risk Assessment (DIRA).
* Responsible for handling and compliance of SOPs related to Data Integrity & IT systems.
* Review / conduct of investigations related to Data integrity, Computerized Systems, and engineering department as applicable.
* Coordination for data integrity and IT-systems projects with stakeholders at site and corporate.
* Handling & Participation in internal & Data Integrity audits.
* Involve in selection of Data Integrity (DI) champions & impart necessary trainings to the DI champions.
* Review of Change controls, Deviations, CAPA and other QMS tools.
* Review of Periodic review reports.
* Participated in supplier assessment for Computerized Systems, instruments & equipment's etc.
* Review approve the schedules of data back-up & restoration, time synchronization etc.
* Audit trail reports review of computerized systems.
* Review and ensure the compliance of user management activities of Computerized Systems.
* Preparation / review of the quality risk assessments i.e. part 11 compliance, data integrity etc.
* Review the Qualification documents of the manufacturing equipment's, facility, utilities and associated ancillary systems.
* CAPA effectiveness verification.
* GMP compliance verification for the manufacturing equipment area, utilities and testing instruments.
* Review of software application qualifications.
* Comply with SHE Guidelines, SHE Rules and Regulations. Comply with usage of PPE wherever applicable.
* Observe noncompliant acts and conditions and take corrective & preventive actions immediately, as necessary.
* Report any incident/accident/near miss/illness to the superiors.
* Follow company's quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
* And any other job as may be assigned to you from time to time by HOD.
* Also responsible for the work of the senior, in absence of senior.
Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities every person must possess to be successful)
* Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Creative and able to present various solutions.
* Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational disposition.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Coaching skills.
Education / Experience
* Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific quality assurance / technical field.
* 5+ years of experience.
* Strong understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP, industry standards, and regulations.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact across functions, departments, and seniority levels.
* Expert level user for Quality computer systems, Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as other web-based systems.
* Thorough understanding of computer system validation and GAMP requirements.
* The ability to analyze data/trends to make sound regulatory interpretation while preparing metrics and reports.
* The ability to drive projects in relation to implementation of new workflows and updates to new systems.