[Hiring] Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations @Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Senior Specialist, External Quality Operations supports externally manufactured products for Keenova with a product portfolio that includes pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. The position is responsible for building, maintaining and managing the relationship with their counterparts at the CMO and cross-functional team members. The position is responsible for appropriate escalation to Manager/Director level management and above.

Key Responsibilities

• Batch Review:
  • Preparation, review and approval of CMO documentation for batch production.
  • Review of batch records, addressing discrepancies and escalating where required to management.
  • Preparation of disposition and release certification for reviewed batch records.
• CMO Governance:
  • Management and oversight of third-party supplier activities relating to the manufacture, packaging and testing of product.
  • Regular telephone and email communication with CMOs to ensure timely manufacture and resolution of quality issues for product.
  • Continuous monitoring of product and performance from CMOs.
• Quality Support and Deputation:
  • Quality record management; deviations, change controls, CAPAs.
  • Monitoring cold-chain transportation, for both qualification and routine.
• CMO Maintenance:
  • Input into Technical Quality Agreements.
  • Post-launch support for quality activities in various countries, as needed.
  • Management of delegated projects.
• Stability Program:
  • Protocol review and approval.
  • Data review and management.
• Audits:
  • Drive the audit readiness program to always ensure audit compliance.
• Quality/QMS Projects:
  • As required.
  • Champion continuous improvement efforts for projects identified at the CMOs or within Keenova.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline, preferred.
• +5-7 years’ experience working as a Quality Specialist.
• Direct experience working with Quality Systems (deviations, change controls, training, supplier qualification and document management systems).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GDP and ISO 13485.

Working Conditions

• This position works in a remote, office type environment.
• Limited travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program.

Company Description

At Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support—showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.

We bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.

We are Keenova—keen to solve, keen to serve. Learn more at www.keenova.com .