Manager, Senior Scientist, Quality Control Laboratory

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Position Summary

The Senior Scientist will serve as the designated point of contact for Aichi and the analytical network, frequently interaction with global analytical science and product development teams. The incumbent will be subject matter expert for the analytical portion of new product introduction and for a number of test methods/processes across multiple products, anticipate and perform complex troubleshooting and problem-solving independently.

The incumbent will manage and deploy, in collaboration with other QC members, continuous improvement and simplification initiatives. 

This role will own generation of protocols and reports, and other documents aligned with regulatory and corporate guidelines. The Senior Scientist will also represent the department in product review boards and regulatory inspections, both internal and external, and may author responses to regulatory requests.

They will lead transfers, validations, projects, CAPAs, and deviations/investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.Furthermore, the Senior Scientist will train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes, and procedures and perform other tasks as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities
 

General Level Responsibilities

• Designated Subject matter expert for a number of test methods/processes across multiple products
• Leads method transfer & validation of in-process, final product, and stability methods specifically focusing on new product introduction
• May own scheduling of assignments in consultation with manager.
• Independently develop, write, and execute methods, protocols, reports, and other related documents aligned with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Represent the department in product review boards and regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• May author responses to regulatory requests.
• Lead projects, CAPAs and deviations/ investigations and/ or continuous improvement efforts.
• Anticipate and perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving independently.
• May represent the department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits).
• Train and mentor others on multiple QC test methods, processes and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Owns and contributes to change controls.
• May act as delegate for laboratory management, as required. 
• Perform release/stability testing for complex and non-complex methods on intermediate or finished product as required
• Identifies and escalates challenges & barriers to execution, suggests solutions, and lead remediation.
• Champion and foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative quality culture.
• Actively and positively participates or leads in Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in the team
• Complete all required tasks compliantly and safely while consistently and intentionally modeling BMS values (Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, and Inclusion).

Key Job Competencies

• Advanced ability to understand, follow, interpret and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely.
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills.
• High problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, senior leaders and stakeholders across multiple departments and sites also in English
• Demonstrated strategic & enterprise thinking
• Advanced ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced use and knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis.
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Role Specific Assignments:

• Lead analytical test method transfer for new product launch
• Lead alignment of CoA and test method of DP site with External Manufacturing or BMS sites for MRA application
• Lead introduction of analytical instruments
• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives and enhancement of GMP compliance in QC lab

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a non-technical discipline with ≥13 years experience, or
• Bachelors Degree in a Scientific or relevant Technical area  with ≥9 years experience, or
• Masters Degree in a Scientific or relevant Technical area with ≥7 years relevant experience, or
• PhD in a Scientific or relevant Technical area with ≥5 years relevant experience.
• Able to write, read, and speak English fluently
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment will be considered.

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On-site Protocol

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