POSITION SUMMARY

The position is to support the ongoing commercial manufacturing effort in Wilmington. The position will be important in establishing and maintaining GMP-compliant manufacturing systems.  They will work with production personnel to ensure documents and production records comply with GMP.  They will play an integral part in ensuring the manufacturing systems and documents are GMP-compliant and audit and inspection-ready

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Team Leaders and Supervisors to proactively identify and resolve GMP non-compliance issues in the Manufacturing group (Materials, Engineering, Production).
• Write or revise (as required) SOPs and other GMP documentation supporting new or changed manufacturing processes in cooperation with appropriate manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate (expedite when required) the approval process for GMP documentation between Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Development
• Review completed GMP documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate in preparation for product release.
• Working in conjunction with Quality Assurance. establish an ongoing program of continuous improvement related to quality, compliance, and system efficiency.
• Assure the resolution of deviation corrective actions, action items from Change Control systems, and any audit non-compliance items.
• Conduct informal audits as requested by Management in support of investigations and process failures.
• Ability to write deviations as needed.
• Participate in audits by internal as well as external groups and agencies.
• Provide support in document preparation related to regulatory filings, validations, and new product introduction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work on and coordinate multiple projects in an orderly and efficient manner, consistently meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work cross-functionally to meet company objectives
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (US and EU)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly understand detailed and complex processes
• Team player committed to quality and working effectively with others, both internal and external to Alkermes 
• Motivated self-starter 
• Detail and results-oriented 
• Dependable, well-organized 
• Efficient with strong communication skills

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Quality Assurance or Manufacturing in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional periods of repetitive motion.
• Aseptic gowning must be maintained, including an annual requalification.
• Walking, lifting, pushing and pulling carts, reaching, climbing, and bending may all be required.
• Ability to operate all types of production equipment (i.e., Rockwell HMI, Autoclaves, etc.)
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow company SOP’s and guidelines.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. overhead. Ability to team lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand in steel-toed shoes for a minimum of 7 hrs.