Director, Quality Assurance
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Green Knoll, NJ
Salary: TBD
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Director, Quality Assurance for a permanent direct hire position

Leadership:

• Lead and supervise a team of Quality Managers overseeing third-party manufacturers and partners responsible for injectable/combination products.

Third-Party Support:

• Ensure that all injectable/combination products are manufactured, packaged, and tested in compliance with cGMPs, approved ANDA/NDA, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Manage the batch release process for third-party manufactured products.
• Oversee Quality review and approval of vendor-generated batch documentation, including process validation protocols, analytical method validation, and batch records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Annual Product Reviews, stability management, and sample management.
• Maintain Quality Agreements with suppliers and support GMP audits of third-party suppliers.

Compliance:

• Implement and uphold the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure third-party partners adhere to appropriate regulations and product requirements.
• Oversee metrics reporting, Quality Management Review activities, and Performance Mapping for the Sterile/Combination product group.

Interdepartmental Support:

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, R&D, and Product Launch teams to support the development and launch of products.
• Act as the main Quality point of contact for Due Diligence during acquisitions of new products or facilities, demonstrating solid knowledge of cGXP and audit experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or related field. A minimum of 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 10 years in an ISO 13485 certified organization and 5 years in a managerial role across Quality functions.
• Extensive experience with injectable/combination products and expert knowledge of cGMPs, FDA, USP, ISO, and ICH guidelines. .
• Strong leadership skills in communication, collaboration, and decision-making.

Contact: jgearhart@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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