Novartis
QualityAssuranceOperationsSpecialist
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“Quality Assurance Operations Specialist at Novartis. Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP, Batch release. Prepare and perform QA review of batch release. Support the Quality Responsible with the batch release”
What You'll Achieve.
On-time batch release process; Batches released according to regulatory compliance; Batches released according to local quality system
Industry & Context.
Problem Solving Skills; Dealing With Ambiguity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MBO/HBO level, Solid knowledge of quality system (GMP), Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements, Affinity with quality issues, Awareness of quality issues, Good organizational skills, Attention to details, Sense of urgency, English fluently
Nice to Have
Experience with radiation, Experience with PET, Experience with radiopharmaceuticals
What You'll Do.
Prepare and perform QA review of batch release
Support the Quality Responsible with the batch release
Provide on-site Quality support for operational activities
Support operational activities including interventions
Guarantee correct document lifecycle management
Ensure archiving of batch documentation
Release of starting materials
Release of incoming goods
Perform Visual Monitoring on Surprise on-site inspections
Approve quality related documentation
Review quality related documentation
Support with deviation management
Ensure appropriate impact assessments are performed
Ensure deviations are closed
Review investigations for OOS results
Review investigations for OOT results
Review investigations for OOE results
Review investigations for System Suitability Test failures
Support timely execution of defined actions
Support with change controls
Support preparation of internal audits
Support execution of internal audits
Support preparation of Health Authorities inspections
Support execution of Health Authorities inspections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in team
Communication Scope
Communication Skills
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** The Quality Assurance Operations Specialist provides QA support for all shopfloor GMP related activities. The main focus is linked to the on-time batch release process and all related operational activities to ensure that the batches are released according to regulatory compliance and the local quality system. This ranges from material release and batch record reviews, to deviation support and technical QA support (e.g. calibrations, interventions). **Job Description** **Major Accountabilities:** * Prepare and perform QA review of batch release documents and supports the Quality Responsible with the batch release process. * On-site Quality support for operational activities including interventions. * Guarantee the correct document lifecycle management (paper and electronic system). Ensures archiving of batch documentation. * Release of starting materials and incoming goods. * Perform Visual Monitoring on Surprise on-site inspections. * Approve and review quality related documentation (operational procedures, protocols, and work instructions). * Supports with deviation management. Ensures that the appropriate impact assessments are performed in a timely matter. Ensures that deviations are closed in a timely matter. * Review and approve the investigations in case of analytical results out of specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT), out of expectation (OOE) or System Suitability Test failures. * Supports with CAPA’s and Actions and timely execution of defined actions. * Supports with change controls and timely execution of defined actions. * Support the preparation and execution of internal audits and Health Authorities inspections **Obligatory requirements:** * Education: MBO/HBO level, preferably in a scientific field. * Experiences: Solid knowledge of quality system (GMP) and basic knowledge of regulatory requirements. * Strong affinity with and awareness of quality issues. * Good organizational skills including attention to details.
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