Catalent

biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry

LeadQASpecialist-ClientQA

$118–118k Harmans, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Lead QA Specialist - Client QA at Catalent. Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP, Client Projects, Regulatory Compliance. Provide QA support for client projects. Serve as primary QA contact”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring the quality and compliance of cutting-edge gene therapy products; supporting the release of life-changing therapies; make a direct impact on patient health; delivering high-quality results; meeting client and regulatory requirements

Industry & Context.

biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills; troubleshooting skills; decision-making skills; resolve complex issues effectively

Eligibility Requirements

100% on-site, Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Masters’ degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry, Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within biologics, biopharmaceuticals, or a regulated industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, biological regulations per 21 CFR Parts 600s, ICH Guidelines, EU GMPs, biological manufacturing processes, microbial and cell culture cell banking, fermentation/cell culture, purification, fill/finish, electronic systems, Microsoft products, analytical skills, troubleshooting skills, decision-making skills, Ability to quickly learn new and novel manufacturing processes, Proven ability to work independently, Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality results, meeting client and regulatory requirements

Nice to Have

LIMS, Master Control, Trackwise

What You'll Do.

Provide QA support for client projects

Serve as primary QA contact

Provide quality oversight of GMP operations

Support clinical and commercial QA activities

Track and present key quality metrics

Collaborate with clients

Review and approve master batch records

Support GMP departments

Review and approve deviations

Perform risk assessments

Maintain and update systems

Support audits and inspections

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partnering with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with clients; work independently and in cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

client interactions; Track and present key quality metrics; Collaborate with clients

Process & Methodology

project lifecycle, client projects

Full Job Description

**Lead Specialist, Client QA** ** _Position Summary:_** * **Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.** * **100% on-site** Catalent is a leading global CDMO partnering with pharma and biotech innovators to accelerate development and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP gene therapy campus in Harmans, MD—just minutes from BWI Airport—features EMA and FDA-approved manufacturing suites, fill/finish capabilities, labs, and warehousing to support Phase 3 through commercial production of advanced therapies, including AAV and other viral vector-based products. The Lead Specialist, QA is responsible for providing QA lead support and oversight of Client Projects from start to finish for GMP Manufacturing of master/working cell banks, biological bulk drug substance and finished drug product. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of cutting-edge gene therapy products. Acting as the dedicated Client QA Representative, you’ll oversee projects from start to finish—partnering with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing, Process Development, Technology Transfer, and Quality Control. Your work will include reviewing and tracking critical GMP documentation such as technology transfer records, specifications, master batch records, and investigations, all supporting the release of life-changing therapies. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient health while collaborating in a dynamic, growth-driven environment. **The Role** * Provide dedicated QA support for client projects and client interactions, serving as the primary QA contact throughout the project lifecycle. * Provides quality oversight of GMP operations for the manufacture of master/working cell banks, bulk drug substance and/or final drug product * Support clinical and commercial QA activities from process development through non-clinical and commercial production. * Track and present key quality metrics for client projects, including batch rel

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