Principal Associate II, Quality Assurance Operations
Overview
Replimune’s mission is to revolutionize cancer treatment with therapies designed to activate a powerful and durable full-body anti-tumor response, boldly transforming cancer care because patient’s lives depend on it.
At Replimune, we live by our values:
United: We Collaborate for a Common Goal.
Audacious: We Are Bold.
Dedicated: We Give Our Full Commitment.
Candid: We Are Honest With Each Other.
People are at the center of everything we do, and when it comes to our employees, we make it personal. With a deep sense of purpose, a strong and evolving culture, a competitive and forward-looking total rewards program, everyone at Replimune has a unique opportunity to impact on the lives of patients, caregivers and themselves.
Join us, as we reshape the future.
Summary of job description:
The Principal Associate I/II, Quality Assurance reports to the Director, Quality Assurance and is responsible for proactively support GMP compliance focusing on Quality processes specific to product disposition of Bulk Drug Substance, Drug Product and Final Drug Product both internal as well as within Contract Labelling and 3PL facilities. This role will require adaptability to function within an internal and external capacity, supporting relationships with internal stakeholders, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), suppliers, 3PL (third party logistics suppliers) and clinical trial sites.
This position requires a depth of understanding and significant experience in GxP, quality, communication skills and business acumen to conduct responsibilities autonomously. The Principal Associate I/II is responsible for providing support to ensure continuous supply of investigational medicinal products and/or commercial products with GxP relevant international regulations and other
This position is based in our Framingham location and typically has a 5-day on-site expectation.
Key responsibilities:
Work cross functionally with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory and Clinical groups to ensure inspection readiness.
Manage/coordinate internal and external batch release for GMP lots, through batch disposition and subsequent release and issuance of Certificate of Analysis / Conformance.
Manage Product Complaints for Commercial Product
Responsible for verifying all batches manufactured are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices 21 CFR 210 and 211, product registration, marketing authorization and all other applicable requirements through review of testing records, investigations, non-conformances and out-of-specifications as part of the batch release process.
Reviewing packaging master batch records, packaging, labeling for investigational medicinal product.
Responsible for final approval and authorization of finished product for shipment and subsequent approval of packaging events.
Notifies Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance, including a summary of findings for any batch that does not meet the standard requirements for final disposition.
Drive improvement of Replimune GMP compliance and Quality systems: change control, deviation, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems including support of thorough root cause analysis investigations related to quality issues.
Oversee progression of batch related Out of Specification investigations and deviations to ensure timely progression for release.
Collect and provide input to and communicate performance metrics and data trends to Management for Batch Release related activities.
Lead, mentor and coach quality assurance personnel through development of training to support batch release activities/processes.
Support internal/external batch release audits as Subject Matter Expert.
Other responsibilities
As assigned
Educational requirements:
Bachelor degree in appropriate Science (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology) required; MSc or PhD preferred
Experience and skill requirement:
Minimum 6+ years of experience in GCP, GMP, and Quality Assurance/Compliance in the
pharmaceutical, biopharma/biologics industry performing direct hands-on work in Quality
Assurance, Quality Control, laboratories, manufacturing, supply chain, facilities, or
engineering.
A working knowledge of GxP practices, US FDA and EU GMP regulations and ICH
guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge and direct experience with Quality Systems and GxP
compliance within a regulated environment.
Experience managing product complaints is preferred.
Experience managing quality events (i.e. Deviations, CAPA).
Experience with Master Control, Veeva or eQMS systems preferred.
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SmartSheets proficient
Experience revising procedures and documents.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills across all levels.
Prioritize and manage multiple priorities and projects with little assistance.
Familiarity with clinical and commercial supply areas and processes
Salary Range
Replimune is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $134,000 $173,500 The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s unique set of qualifications, skills, and experience. Our current organizational needs also play a part in determining your final offer.
At Replimune, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The selected candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Replimune also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays including year-end shutdown.
About Replimune
Replimune Group, Inc., headquartered in Woburn, MA, was founded in 2015 with the mission to transform cancer treatment by pioneering the development of a novel portfolio of oncolytic immunotherapies. Replimune’s proprietary RPx platform is based on a potent HSV-1 backbone intended to maximize immunogenic cell death and the induction of a systemic anti-tumor immune response. The RPx platform is designed to have a unique dual local and systemic activity consisting of direct selective virus-mediated killing of the tumor resulting in the release of tumor derived antigens and altering of the tumor microenvironment to ignite a strong and durable systemic response. The RPx product candidates are expected to be synergistic with most established and experimental cancer treatment modalities, leading to the versatility to be developed alone or combined with a variety of other treatment options. For more information, please visit www.replimune.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.