System One
Quality Control Manager
System One, Exton, Pennsylvania, United States, 19341
Job Title: Quality Control Manager
Location: Exton, PA
Salary Range: 120-160k
Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Hours
Our client is a cell & gene therapy company that is rapidly growing. They are looking for a dynamic Quality Control Manager to join the team in Exton, PA and play a key role in shaping the future of the QC department. This is more than just a management role—it's an opportunity to build and develop a talented team while driving positive culture change. You’ll oversee vital QC operations, including our Environmental Monitoring Program, equipment maintenance, and method validation, all while ensuring top-tier regulatory compliance. If you're passionate about group building, fostering a collaborative environment, and making an impact, this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities:
Manage a staff of Quality Control analysts and Environmental Monitoring specialists ensuring that day-to-day scheduling of activities is appropriately resourced
Maintenance of the viable and non-viable Environmental Monitoring Program, including monthly trend analysis, yearly alert and action level evaluation, equipment upkeep, logbook review, and order status
Manage laboratory equipment upkeep, calibration, and preventive maintenance and ensure proper documentation in logbooks and electronic management systems
Ensure all method qualification and validation is current. Test procedures include bioassay methods, binding assays, flow cytometry, gene expression analysis, and microbial control assays (additional analytical platforms maybe implemented as per business needs)
Keep apprised of compendial changes and ensure compliance with compendia for all test procedures
Manage external vendors providing lab services and materials
Maintain appropriate inventory of materials through effective order management, coordination with Finance, and adherence to departmental budget
Ensure timely Quality Control testing is performed on incoming raw materials, intermediate Bulk Drug Substance, and final Drug Product
Participate in the establishment of phase-appropriate specifications
Ensure data integrity is maintained for all applications, programs, and executed work
Generation of protocols, technical reports, and other documentation as needed
Author and manage QC change controls, test procedure revisions, SOP revisions, laboratory investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessment as needed
Raise critical quality issues to upper management
Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with cGMP’s
Write and revise Quality Systems SOPs and other documentation as necessary to maintain compliance
Training and development of employees
Support audit of external parties and regulatory inspections
Ensure full compliance with applicable health and safety regulations (such as OSHA)
Willingness to engage with a high energy team in pursuit of organizational goals and strategies
Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Minimum 10 years of Quality Control experience in the biologics industry, with a minimum of 3 years management experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance
Excellent knowledge of cGMP guidelines, USP/NF, 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory standards
Technical writing experience in a similar role in the biologics or pharmaceutical industry
Experience in aseptic processing and/or mammalian cell culture production
Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing priorities and unforeseen events using excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize and successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Positive work attitude that supports teamwork and continuous improvement
#M3
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location: Exton, PA
Salary Range: 120-160k
Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Hours
Our client is a cell & gene therapy company that is rapidly growing. They are looking for a dynamic Quality Control Manager to join the team in Exton, PA and play a key role in shaping the future of the QC department. This is more than just a management role—it's an opportunity to build and develop a talented team while driving positive culture change. You’ll oversee vital QC operations, including our Environmental Monitoring Program, equipment maintenance, and method validation, all while ensuring top-tier regulatory compliance. If you're passionate about group building, fostering a collaborative environment, and making an impact, this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities:
Manage a staff of Quality Control analysts and Environmental Monitoring specialists ensuring that day-to-day scheduling of activities is appropriately resourced
Maintenance of the viable and non-viable Environmental Monitoring Program, including monthly trend analysis, yearly alert and action level evaluation, equipment upkeep, logbook review, and order status
Manage laboratory equipment upkeep, calibration, and preventive maintenance and ensure proper documentation in logbooks and electronic management systems
Ensure all method qualification and validation is current. Test procedures include bioassay methods, binding assays, flow cytometry, gene expression analysis, and microbial control assays (additional analytical platforms maybe implemented as per business needs)
Keep apprised of compendial changes and ensure compliance with compendia for all test procedures
Manage external vendors providing lab services and materials
Maintain appropriate inventory of materials through effective order management, coordination with Finance, and adherence to departmental budget
Ensure timely Quality Control testing is performed on incoming raw materials, intermediate Bulk Drug Substance, and final Drug Product
Participate in the establishment of phase-appropriate specifications
Ensure data integrity is maintained for all applications, programs, and executed work
Generation of protocols, technical reports, and other documentation as needed
Author and manage QC change controls, test procedure revisions, SOP revisions, laboratory investigations, root cause analyses, and risk assessment as needed
Raise critical quality issues to upper management
Perform internal audits to ensure compliance with cGMP’s
Write and revise Quality Systems SOPs and other documentation as necessary to maintain compliance
Training and development of employees
Support audit of external parties and regulatory inspections
Ensure full compliance with applicable health and safety regulations (such as OSHA)
Willingness to engage with a high energy team in pursuit of organizational goals and strategies
Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Minimum 10 years of Quality Control experience in the biologics industry, with a minimum of 3 years management experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance
Excellent knowledge of cGMP guidelines, USP/NF, 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory standards
Technical writing experience in a similar role in the biologics or pharmaceutical industry
Experience in aseptic processing and/or mammalian cell culture production
Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing priorities and unforeseen events using excellent time management skills
Ability to prioritize and successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Positive work attitude that supports teamwork and continuous improvement
#M3
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.