ACM cGMP Specialist I​/Production

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree preferred

• Three years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with exposure to cGMP manufacturing operations
• Experience performing equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), facility commissioning, internal/ external audits, batch record review and hosting regulatory inspections preferred

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Familiar with quality, compliance and FDA regulatory requirements for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and cGMP auditing procedures
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
• Ability to mentor and coach department personnel
• Knowledge of regulations applicable to drugs and devices (21 CFR Parts 210/211, Medical Device Regulations, ICH and FDA guidances, etc.) and the ability to apply them based on the phase of the project (GLP, Phase I, Phase
  
  II/III etc.)

• Collaborates with cross functional teams including research, process development, quality assurance and quality control.
• Works with research team members to assist them with transitioning their research processes to compliant cGMP SOPs.
• Participates in multi-functional project teams, as necessary.

• Participates in internal audits and external inspections by Regulatory Agencies.
• Responds to calls/alarms off hours and weekends for facility systems and equipment failures.

• Ensures development, pre-clinical and clinical product supply are executed effectively against changing demand schedule and meet quality requirements.
• Assists in internal inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and cGMP Core policies and procedures.
• Assists with discrepancy inspections.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Assists Quality Assurance Manager, cGMP Core Director and/or team members in defining release testing requirements, developing and executing protocols, performing periodic updates and/or revisions to SOPs.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

• Uniform:
  No
• Scrubs:
  No
• Business professional:
  Yes
• Other (department approved):
  No

* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call
  * Yes

** Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No