Manager, Quality Operations

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Manager of Quality Operations for Kite ensuring quality in CAR-T cancer immunotherapy processes. Collaborating across teams to maintain and monitor treatment center qualifications and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and approve any changes to Apheresis Collection Module, courier tracking, order intake and order processing systems to assure validated state of the systems is maintained.
  • Assist in the management of an apheresis and treatment center (ATC) qualification process using risk-based tools for qualification, training, monitoring and disqualification.
  • Collaborate with our Commercial operations in the routine management of the ATC relationships and Supply Chain for courier qualification and monitoring processes.
  • Perform a variety of audits, qualify and monitor compliance to qualification requirements.
  • Maintain the monitoring schedule and approved ATC list.
  • Assist with resolution of ATC and courier issues and discrepancies, and the investigations to resolve the issues.
  • Support and/or own quality records (Deviations, CAPA, Change control, etc.)
  • Assist in the development, implementation and management of ATC management system (GVault)
  • Support inspection readiness plans and interact with regulatory agencies during inspections on ATC-related matters, as needed.
  • Ability to travel up to 40%

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and Six Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Four Years' Experience OR PhD / PharmD
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nursing, medical technologist or related field
  • 8 years progressive experience in a medical or pharmaceutical environment, including nursing, apheresis/transplant/infusion centers, or blood banks, preferred; OR pharmaceutical, vaccines or biologics quality systems’ roles.
  • Minimum 3-5 years quality assurance experience preferred
  • Experience managing external suppliers, blood banks, and plasma centers.
  • Medical center or pharmaceutical auditing experience preferred.
  • Experience in areas such as Clinical Research, Medical Liaison, Apheresis and Cell Therapy Medical Centers preferred.
  • Previous experience in deviation management, development of corrective preventive/actions and change control, preferred.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of and the ability to apply GMP and FACT/AABB standards
  • Previous experience presenting and responding to regulatory agency or certification audits, preferred
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
  • Must be able to work independently, can multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities

Benefits:

  • company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
  • discretionary annual bonus
  • discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
  • paid time off