My client an international growing international biopharmaceutical company. Due to this growth my client is looking for a QA CSV Expert to join their growing biomanufacturing site based in north of Vaud canton.
The position will support all qualification and validation activities of computerized and automated systems (MES (EBR...), PLC/SCADA, EMS, LIMS, ERP systems) and IT systems and will also act as Data Integrity and Risk management SME (Subject Matter Expert).
Responsibilities
- Act as the QA main point of contact and SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all quality compliance key topics regarding Automated and Computerized systems (MES, EBR, PLC/SCADA, EMS, LIMS, ERP systems) and IT topics
- Act as QA SME on CSV (computerized system validation) and data integrity during inspections, support manufacturing during inspection presentations and CAPA definition
- Act as data integrity SME: Ensure data integrity action plan implementation and follow-up
- Act as risk management SME on site (FMECA and HACCP methodologies): Own the risk management procedures, provide trainings, and ensure risk register management: KPIs (key performance indicators) definition and action plan follow-up
- Perform review and approval of Computerized and Automated (SISA) systems and IT related documentation (procedures, FAT/SAT protocols and reports, risk assessments, qualification protocols and reports, CAPAs, deviations and change controls) to ensure compliance with cGMP and applicable regulations
- Perform QA review and approval of engineering department SOPs and documents
- Perform QA review of periodical requalification and periodic reviews
- Perform QA review of engineering technical investigation/deviations impacting computerized and automated systems, and IT systems / tools
- Perform quality audits for computerized and automated systems suppliers if needed
- Ensure alignment with global Quality Assurance CSV organization
- Ensure compliance during system decommissioning/equipment release activities
- Ensure identification and follow-up of technical corrective/preventive actions
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as Chemical Engineering, Bio-engineering, Bioprocessing
- Minimum of 7 years in a Quality Assurance role in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Prior successful experience in computerized and automated systems validation (CSV) and data integrity compliance (specifically applied for Quality Control equipment)
- Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies
- Good knowledge of biotechnology processes and equipment qualification, maintenance and calibration (required to ensure back-up function)
- Fluent in French and good level of English
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