Quality Specialist III
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Job ID R0182502 Category Quality Subcategory Quality Business Unit Global Quality Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
About the role:
Perform Quality activities associated with cGMP biologics, intermediate, and/or drug substance manufactured at the Takeda Brooklyn Park Site. Focused primarily on providing support and guidance on complex and non-routine quality-related issues
How you will contribute:
- Follow all established, written procedures. Drive the assessment and implementation of global and local policies, guidance documents, standards, and procedures governing cGMP work performed at the site.
- Performs documentation review thoroughly, with a high attention to detail using extensive working knowledge of quality concepts and internal procedures and controls.
- Analyzes and interprets projects, studies, or investigations to determine next steps. Makes decisions independently and notifies management of action taken.
- Identifies, investigates, and resolves complex technical issues using problem-solving skills.
- Actively engage with the local team to prioritize and complete activities to support the site goals.
- Review/approve document workflows, low/medium-risk Deviations, CAPAs, and Level 1 and 2 Change Controls.
- Investigate/own quality events (deviations, CAPAs, and Level 1 or 2 Change Controls) for quality-related topics.
- Writes new documents and revises existing documents, independently.
- Develops and provides training on department-specific procedures and systems. Trains and mentors’ peers.
- Contribute to and share best practices in global engagement activities (community of practice) for quality related topics.
- Drive a Continuous Improvement mindset to identify and propose Quality Process and system improvements to meet department/site KPIs.
- Makes informed, data-based decisions utilizing a risk-based approach.
- Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
- Performs additional duties, as assigned.
- Employee at this level is involved in routine and non-routine tasks of complex scope.
- Employee executes on new work and refers to policies and procedures for guidance.
- Responsible for conducting independent work with minimal guidance from trainers and more senior staff.
- Responsible for contributing to moderate scope decisions founded on GxP principles, local/global procedures, robust scientific basis, and utilizing the concepts of PTRB (Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business).
- Cross-functional key collaborator to achieve site goals.
What you bring to Takeda:
- BA/BS (or Master's) in any Life Science discipline preferred, and/or 5+ years’ experience in Regulated (food, medical device, or pharma/biotech) industry.
- Must have direct experience with quality in a regulated industry.
- Understands and applies comprehensive knowledge of quality and GMP principles.
- Experience with the following is preferred: Basic statistics; Internal / External Auditing; Change management, Peer review/approval of documentation; Quality Training; Quality Improvement Tools (Risk Assessments, flowcharts, root cause analysis); Supplier Quality; Technical Writing and Review; Writing/reviewing/approving investigations; Monitor and report KPIs.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment to accomplish goals and drive issue resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with site personnel, peers, and management.
- Must be able to read, write and converse in English.
- Must display eagerness to learn, teach, and continuously improve.
- Positive work attitude that supports teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Quality Assurance – Proficient knowledge of manufacturing and/or lab processes, batch record review, batch disposition, material hold, change management and document workflows, and Quality on the Shop Floor. Proficient knowledge in the management of the Deviation/CAPA/Change Control systems and document workflows
- Must be experienced in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Electronic Quality systems (e.g. SAP, PAS-X, TrackWise), preferred
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or other ASQ certifications, preferred
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Stand or sit -> Must be able to remain in a stationary or standing position for extended periods of time.
- Wrist and hand motion (e.g., typing, writing). Other / Travel Requirements:
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection.
- May be required to participate in an on-call rotation for off-shift coverage or occasionally work off-shift hours to help support a 24-7 manufacturing department.
- Willingness to travel to various meetings or training, this could include overnight trips.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Brooklyn Park, MNU.S. Base Salary Range:
$89,900.00 - $141,240.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Brooklyn Park, MNWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes
