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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for serious genetic diseases

GxP Operations Support Specialist Data Review

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 13
Full-timeBoston, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in science or a related discipline is required.
  • At least one year of experience in the GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry is required.
  • Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) concepts and general practices.
  • Knowledge and experience in chromatography, dissolution, and Karl Fischer analysis.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), Karl Fischer (KF), dissolution equipment, total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers, ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) instruments, pH meters, and balances.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-process, release, and stability testing and/or review independently by following established methodology, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintain accurate testing records and adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) expectations.
  • Participate in executing method validations and/or method transfers as needed.
  • Assist in troubleshooting analytical methods with manager assistance when necessary.
  • Author and review data, SOPs, analytical methods, protocols, and reports as needed.
  • Participate in compliance-related teams working toward continuous improvement as needed.
  • Report out-of-trend (OOT) and out-of-specification (OOS) results and other deviations to area management.
  • Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.

About the Company

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for serious genetic diseases

Vertex Pharmaceuticals develops medicines for serious diseases, with a focus on cystic fibrosis. It conducts extensive research and partners with other biotech firms to discover and develop new therapies, including ex vivo engineered cell treatments. Its products, such as ivacaftor, treat cystic fibrosis and other therapies undergo clinical testing to expand the pipeline. Revenue comes from selling approved drugs and from licensing and collaboration agreements. The company distinguishes itself through deep R&D investment, strategic partnerships, and a global reach aimed at addressing unmet medical needs. The overall goal is to bring effective new drugs to patients worldwide and improve outcomes and quality of life.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1989

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