Principal Specialist Bioanalytical Study Quality
Full-timeSeniorClinical OperationsNeurology
Market Rate — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
25th
$66K
Median
$101K
75th
$143K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<p><b><span>About the Department/Company</span></b><span> </span></p><div><div><p><span><span>Alvotech is a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on<span> </span></span><span>development</span><span><span> </span>and manufacturing of high-quality biosimilar medicines. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Within Research and Development (R&D) function, the integrated Clinical and Medical Research (</span><span>iCMR</span><span>) department develops effective strategies aligned with biosimilar guidelines and health authority requirements to deliver successful clinical studies, and support post marketing-authorization related activities. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>iCMR</span><span><span> </span>is launching an ambitious and exciting project aimed at modernizing and<span> </span></span><span>optimizing</span><span><span> </span>the departmental operating model. As part of this project, we are recruiting for the following position:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Overview of<span> </span></span><span>Job<span> </span></span><span>Role</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role primarily serves as a direct<span> </span></span><span>quality<span> </span></span><span>partner with</span><span><span> </span>relevant</span><span><span> </span></span><span>subject matter experts in<span> </span></span><span>iCMR</span><span><span> </span>to ensure<span> </span></span><span>integrat</span><span>ion of<span> </span></span><span>quality advisory and quality oversight</span><span><span> </span>in</span><span><span> </span></span><span>bioanalytics</span><span><span> </span>of human samples derived from clinical trials</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>Reporting to<span> </span></span><span>Clinical and Medical Quality (CMQ)</span><span><span> </span>within<span> </span></span><span>Alvotech<span> </span></span><span>corporate quality<span> </span></span><span>unit</span><span>, t</span><span>he<span> </span></span><span>incumbent</span><span><span> </span></span><span>will<span> </span></span><span>be responsible for</span><span><span> </span></span><span>deploying of</span><span><span> </span></span><span>risk-proportionate quality<span> </span></span><span>assurance and<span> </span></span><span>oversight<span> </span></span><span>tactics<span> </span></span><span>on assigned clinical programs/trials</span><span>, as well as in other strategic initiatives</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in remit of CMQ</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>as<span> </span></span><span>relevant<span> </span></span><span>to</span><span><span> </span>innovation</span><span><span> </span>in<span> </span></span><span>iCMR</span><span><span> </span>and CMQ</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Scope and responsibility:</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Act as a primary GCLP quality liaison for assigned clinical programs / trials in clinical team meetings</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct quality evaluation / audit of select internal and external records and reports stemming from bioanalytical method validations and clinical samples analyses</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>QA approve select records stemming from qualification, calibration, or validations, as applicable, of laboratory<span> </span></span><span>premisses</span><span>, key instruments and computerized systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct quality evaluation of service providers</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Advise in</span><span><span> </span>complex noncompliance investigations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct<span> </span></span><span>quality</span><span><span> </span>approval of</span></span><span><span><span> </span>reported lab investigations and deviations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to risk management activities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Administer the CMQ-owned GCLP segment of Alvotech corporate quality system.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to inspection and<span> </span></span><span>audits</span><span><span> </span>coordination and follow-up activities</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Approve CAPAs, effectiveness<span> </span></span><span>check</span><span><span> </span>and objective evidence</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage CMQ-owned documents and records in Veeva</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Job requirements:</span></b></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>BSc/University degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or other relevant life sciences focused in instrumental analytics</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum 4 years of combined experience in GCLP-governed operational and quality assurance roles in biopharmaceutical companies or service providers, in instrumental analysis of human biological material obtained in clinical trials.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in quality oversight of GCLP laboratories, service providers, and laboratory computer systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in<span> </span></span><span>auditing of</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>laboratory plans, records, and reports, pertaining to validation, qualification / calibration and sample analysis.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum 2 years of exposure to GCP / BIMO inspections conducted by FDA or EU Member states authorities (PMDA / MHRA / ANVISA inspection experience desired)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>High digital acumen and experience in working with Veeva Quality Vault and<span> </span></span><span>variety</span><span><span> </span>of LIMS systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills in English.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Advanced understanding of applicable ICH, ISO and EU regulations governing analytics in clinical trials; understanding of principles of pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><span><b>What we offer:</b></span></p><ul><li><p><span><b>Meaningful Work:</b> Tackle inspiring challenges with passionate colleagues on projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Global Growth:</b> Join a fast-growing, international company with a diverse and inclusive culture.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Collaborative Environment: </b>Work in a positive, flexible, and innovative setting that values teamwork and creativity.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Career Development:</b> Benefit from support for personal growth, internal mobility, and ongoing training opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Cultural Exchange: </b>Take advantage of exchange opportunities with our Reykjavik, Iceland lab for short or long-term stays.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Well-being & Perks:</b> Enjoy wellness benefits, on-site changing rooms, and a stocked office with snacks, fruit, and great coffee.</span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Community & Celebration:</b> Participate in regular social events and celebrate team milestones together.</span></p></li></ul><p></p></div></div><p></p>
Alvotech
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biosimilars
LocationLUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg
Open Jobs43
ImmunologyNeurologyGastroenterologyOphthalmology
View Company ProfilePipeline
AdalimumabPhase 1
Stelara PFSPhase 1
AdalimumabPhase 1
AVT03Phase 1
AVT16Phase 1