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CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

Assistant Manager of Quality

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Updated on Nov 15
Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, life sciences, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience related to quality and regulatory work, or plasma industry experience, is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience is required.
  • Knowledge of government and industry regulations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the center remains inspection-ready by managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance policies, and the quality system using Quality principles, self-inspection learnings, non-conformity discovery, and appropriate remediation; prepare regular reports to center, area, and corporate quality management on the state of quality and systems at the center.
  • Manage the site Quality Control program, including calibrations management, monitoring compliance with defined processes such as sampling and competency checks, tracking and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), root-cause and failure-mode impact assessment, and change management.
  • Lead and develop direct reports, ensuring they are competently skilled to perform their quality assurance roles; motivate staff through education to develop competency; and, after proper review with center and quality management, recruit, hire, conduct performance reviews, and enact corrective actions up to and including termination.
  • Participate with management in developing programs and methods to streamline center processes, improve customer and donor service, product yields, and financial results while maintaining compliance and quality.
  • Provide staff with feedback on observations to improve adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards; immediately report concerns or deficiencies to area personnel or management; and recommend remedial actions to resolve audit observations and other non-compliance issues.
  • Serve as the key quality representative for site supplier, customer, and regulatory audits; lead center review of findings, coordinate remediation and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where needed, and ensure timely audit closure; use quality tools and applications to support issue understanding and documentation.
  • Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure adequate operating supplies and forms; comply with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures; conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation as necessary; and promote safety.
  • Adhere to human resources policies and practices through fair and equitable treatment of employees; communicate with Human Resources to ensure compliance and ensure center management does the same.
  • Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  • Notify the ADOQ of any event that negatively affects product safety, quality, identity, purity, or potency and results in a pause or disruption of business; when necessary, elevate notification to the Regional Director, Associate Director of Quality Assurance, Divisional Director, or Director of Quality Systems and Assurance.
  • Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information, and understand policies and procedures associated with hyperimmune programs at the center when applicable.
  • Lead investigations into deviations to determine root cause, correction and preventive actions, and effectiveness checks; monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and effectiveness checks to ensure issues are resolved.

About the Company

CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

CSL is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers biotherapies and influenza vaccines. It focuses on plasma-derived and recombinant therapies for rare and serious diseases and sells to healthcare providers, hospitals, and governments across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Its product range includes treatments for rare diseases, influenza vaccines, and antivenoms, produced through its R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations. CSL differentiates itself by offering the broadest portfolio of plasma-derived and recombinant therapies and by leveraging its global footprint and emphasis on diversity to reach diverse markets. The company’s main goal is to save lives and protect health by expanding access to high-quality therapies and vaccines worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Parkville, Australia
Founded
1916

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