QA Operations Specialist
Singapore Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
Job Description
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and overall compliance of the manufacturing processes in the BioProduction Operations Singapore facility.
Key Responsibilities
• Strive to constantly improve systems and practices in Documentation and Training with respect to achieving compliance, reducing waste and improving efficiencies
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and maintain complete compliance to all mandatory trainings
• Ensure that during the project phase all activities related to establishing manufacturing processes for Drug Substance comply with cGMP and applicable regulations and Novartis Quality Manual
• Ensure that all required Quality procedures are in place to start up the manufacturing processes
• Write, Review or approve the GMP procedures related to his/ her activities
• Support establishment of and review and/or approve Master Batch Records
• Participate as a representative of the Operational QA in project teams concerning equipment, cleaning and process validation
• Maintain and update the different Quality systems and verify that they are applied
• Participate in the general QA activities and assist in the different areas of the QA function (Compliance /Release/Change control)
• Manage quality issues and investigations (e.g. deviations; trends, OOS) with the respective departments
• Participate in the internal and/or external audits program
• Interpret current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for the site and evaluates Novartis procedures relative to FDA / EU and industry standards. Recommends changes where appropriate
• Participate in the preparation of the site for FDA / EU pre-approval inspections
• Responsible for achieving QA yearly objectives, and adhering to budgets.
Position Title
QA Operations Specialist
Desired profile
Minimum requirements
• Masters or Degree in Natural Sciences (Biotech preferred), Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry or related experience (sterile manufacturing)
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Familiarity with microbial products and manufacturing processes highly desirable
• Ability of work cross-functionally
Job Type
Full Time
Country
Singapore
Work Location
Singapore
Functional Area
Quality
Division
Novartis Technical Operations
Business Unit
NTO QUALITY
Employment Type
Regular
Company/Legal Entity
NOV SINGAPORE PHARMA MANUFG