Saturday, 23 November 2013


South San Francisco, California
Job ID: 00420802

Job Facts

Job Function
Quality & Compliance
Location
United States - California
South San Francisco
Company/Division
Pharmaceuticals
Schedule
Full-time
Job type
Regular Employee
Job Level
Experienced
 

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

Main Purpose of the Position:    
* The purpose of this position is to provide quality oversight and 
expertise for the implementation and management of Quality Systems in 
contract manufacturing organization used for the manufacture of 
clinical and commercial biotech drug product.
* The Technical Manager is responsible for the operation of the Change 
and Deviation/CAPA Management Systems in External Quality 
Operations. Working with GNE Site Managers, this position will 
manage the process by which Genentech’s evaluation of changes and 
deviations is performed. This position will be responsible for the 
operation, documentation and evaluation resulting from Review Boards 
(CAPA Review Board, CRB and QRB). The Technical Manager will review 
CMO documentation and relevant assessments and will work with Site 
Managers, the External Review Boards, and other business unit to 
ensure that changes/deviations/CAPAs are evaluated to a consistent 
standard and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. 
In addition, the Technical Manager will support execution of Quality 
Systems in the department and represent cross function teams.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 
* Follow company policies and procedures.
* Maintain a state of inspection readiness.
* Set personal performance goals and provide input to departmental objectives.
* Establish work priorities to meet targets and timelines.
* Independently manage competing priorities and allocate, adjust and optimize assigned department resources.
* Independently manage competing priorities with limited instruction.
* Serve as the Quality representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams. 
* Identify, design, and implement process and system improvements.
* Lead and participate in the design and implementation of department and cross-functional initiatives.
* Apply advanced theory, technical principles, expert judgment and cross-functional expertise to independently address a broad range of difficult problems.
* Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of Quality issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships.
* Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in support of department functions.
* Collaborate and author department policies and procedures.
* Make decisions that impact the goals and objectives of the department.
* Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions.
* Be accountable for behaviors as described in Genentech’s Core, Common, and Critical Competencies.
* Perform any other tasks as requested by Management to support Quality oversight activities.


Technical Duties/Responsibilities: 
* Represent External Quality on cross network Quality System 
Teams. 
* Ensure that established quality systems are maintained, 
measured, implemented and controlled for use in GMP Environment. 
* Maintain system elements and documentation to ensure the 
requirements of the Quality Agreement are fulfilled. 
* Review and determine CAPA/Investigation/Change plans to ensure 
quality requirements are met prior to GMP processing. 
* Review and approve quality system documentation for compliance to 
regulatory filings, product requirements and cGMP compliance. 
* Support tasks involving person in the plant to provide 
Genentech oversight of the CMO quality unit in order to facilitate 
timely initiation, assessment, review and closure of discrepancies 
and investigations. 
* Review executed CAPA/Investigation/Change records, assess trends 
and effectiveness. 
* Build strong relationships with both internal operations units and 
external CMOs and partners. 
* Participate in risk assessment of CMO's Quality Systems for 
clinical and commercial. 
* Provide improvement inputs in quality system by measuring and 
maintaining department KPIs. Coordinate requirements within the 
department. 
* Review documentation for regulatory filings or quality filings. 
* Participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of 
quality systems for execution of the above functions.

Who You Are

* BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent and 
demonstrated working knowledge of Quality Assurance and manufacturing 
principles. 
* At least 8 years pharmaceutical experience with biotech/small 
molecules is required; experience in manufacturing is desired. 
* At least 4 years direct experience in quality assurance for 
pharmaceutical operations is strongly preferred. 
* Sound knowledge of cGMPs and an ability to apply sound judgment and 
decision making skills (risk based and appropriate) in order to 
evaluate product release is necessary. Sound knowledge of Quality 
Systems is essential and understanding of cGMP regulations.
* Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize own work. 
* Experience reviewing change and deviation/CAPA records. 
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
* Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills. 
* Outstanding interpersonal, influence, initiative, task management, 
and conflict management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in a fast-paced 
environment is essential; strong attention to detail required.
* Ability to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply online" button below.
Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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