Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Executive Director, Quality Assurance
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19388
Job Description
ABOUT VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS
At Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica") we are passionate about finding solutions to unmet needs in medical Dermatology and are developing innovative therapies for common skin diseases. With the FDA approval of YCANTH, the first and only treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum and a robust pipeline of indications, our team is poised to make a difference in Dermatology. If you love having scientific dialogue and want an environment that uses your unique skills and abilities in a fast-paced, small-pharma environment, we're the team for you.POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director, Quality Assurance, is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance department as they relate to support of CMC, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations and Commercial Operations. The Executive Director, Quality Assurance serves as representative on all applicable committees and assures proper compliance with and continual improvement of the Verrica Quality Management System. The Executive Director, Quality Assurance, functions as the Management Representative for site Quality Assurance Operations during regulatory inspections and manages the QA departmental budget.RESPONSIBILITIES
QA review of documents and records and disposition of associated product(s) for CMC/Development, Clinical and Commercial OperationsQuality Management oversight of third-party manufacturing, packing and testing laboratory sitesOversee customer product complaint investigation processes from CMOsAssure proper compliance with and continual improvement of QMSTravel to third party sites as requiredMaintenance of the Verrica Quality SystemManagement of Quality Associate(s)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBS in a scientific discipline required, MS preferredAt least 15 years prior experience with pharmaceutical and/or medical device environmentsKnowledge of 21 CFR210 and 211 and 21 Pharmaceutical, CFR820 Medical Devices and Part 4 Combination ProductsExperienced in both pre-commercial Quality support to Clinical. R&D/CMC as well as Quality support for Commercial OperationsPrior experience working with combination devices (pharmaceutical and medical device)Prior experience in working with CMO, CRO, CTLs and business partners requiredPrior experience in hosting FDA inspections and coordination of back-room operations during inspectionsExperience in conducting third-party compliance auditsExperience in working with an electronic QMSPHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk. Normal requirements for office operations with respect to lifting, standing and walking. The position will require travel, sometimes frequent, during routine responsibilities.
ABOUT VERRICA PHARMACEUTICALS
At Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica") we are passionate about finding solutions to unmet needs in medical Dermatology and are developing innovative therapies for common skin diseases. With the FDA approval of YCANTH, the first and only treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum and a robust pipeline of indications, our team is poised to make a difference in Dermatology. If you love having scientific dialogue and want an environment that uses your unique skills and abilities in a fast-paced, small-pharma environment, we're the team for you.POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director, Quality Assurance, is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance department as they relate to support of CMC, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations and Commercial Operations. The Executive Director, Quality Assurance serves as representative on all applicable committees and assures proper compliance with and continual improvement of the Verrica Quality Management System. The Executive Director, Quality Assurance, functions as the Management Representative for site Quality Assurance Operations during regulatory inspections and manages the QA departmental budget.RESPONSIBILITIES
QA review of documents and records and disposition of associated product(s) for CMC/Development, Clinical and Commercial OperationsQuality Management oversight of third-party manufacturing, packing and testing laboratory sitesOversee customer product complaint investigation processes from CMOsAssure proper compliance with and continual improvement of QMSTravel to third party sites as requiredMaintenance of the Verrica Quality SystemManagement of Quality Associate(s)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBS in a scientific discipline required, MS preferredAt least 15 years prior experience with pharmaceutical and/or medical device environmentsKnowledge of 21 CFR210 and 211 and 21 Pharmaceutical, CFR820 Medical Devices and Part 4 Combination ProductsExperienced in both pre-commercial Quality support to Clinical. R&D/CMC as well as Quality support for Commercial OperationsPrior experience working with combination devices (pharmaceutical and medical device)Prior experience in working with CMO, CRO, CTLs and business partners requiredPrior experience in hosting FDA inspections and coordination of back-room operations during inspectionsExperience in conducting third-party compliance auditsExperience in working with an electronic QMSPHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a desk. Normal requirements for office operations with respect to lifting, standing and walking. The position will require travel, sometimes frequent, during routine responsibilities.