Associate Manager, Quality Control
Verona Pharma
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Required Skills:
Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Forensic Chemistry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations, Quality Standards, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Team Problem Solving, Technical Transfer, Technical WritingPreferred Skills:
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Position Summary:
Responsible for quality testing and laboratory management of veterinary vaccine products during production and prior to release, ensuring test results are accurate, compliant, and meet company and regulatory quality standards. As a core executor within the QC team, collaborate with Production, R&D and other departments to drive optimization of testing methods and continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the QC Manager in developing and improving quality control policies and testing workflows, and drive continuous improvement of the quality system;
Lead implementation of China Veterinary Pharmacopoeia testing methods and the requirements of Veterinary GMP and related regulations;
Oversee and participate in work related to virus quantification, adventitious virus testing, cell bank establishment, and expansion of seed strains/viral stocks;
Assist the QC Manager in reviewing test records, analytical reports, method validation studies, equipment qualification and other release documentation;
Analyze testing trend data, propose quality improvement suggestions, and participate in laboratory workflow optimization and cost-control projects;
Organize and follow up on deviations, CAPA (corrective and preventive actions) and change control; drive root cause analysis and implement corrective/improvement measures;
Support GMP regulatory inspections and customer audits; prepare audit documentation and coordinate responses;
Maintain communication with R&D, Production and other company plants; participate in method validation, method transfer, stability studies and quality issue resolution.
Qualifications:
Education & Major: Bachelor’s degree or above in Microbiology, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology or related disciplines.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of QC experience in the animal biological vaccine industry; candidates with experience in vaccine batch testing, stability studies and method validation are preferred.
Technical Competencies: Familiar with China Veterinary Pharmacopoeia testing methods and Veterinary GMP regulations and standards; experienced in cell culture, virus culture and other biological methods and QC techniques; capable of independently resolving complex quality issues.
Core Attributes: Strong problem-solving, data analysis and project management skills; able to independently organize, coordinate and communicate across departments; high data sensitivity, logical and detail-oriented, strong sense of responsibility and ability to work under pressure; fluency in English is a plus.
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