QA Consultant (Drug Substance)

Burnaby, BC 02210

Posted: 05/07/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Quality and Compliance Job Number: 619506 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description

 
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Contract Length: 6–12 months
  • Hours: Part-time, 20+ hours/week (could increase based on candidate skills and ability to support other programs)
  • Location: Remote (U.S.); PST time zone preferred (manager is based in Vancouver)
  A growing pharmaceutical company based in Boston is seeking a QA Consultant with a strong background in supporting early-phase programs and DS activities. In this role, you’ll work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with GMP regulations and regulatory requirements across clinical development programs (Phases 1–3) and NDA preparation. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day QA tasks such as reviewing batch records, managing deviations, non-conformances, investigations, and collaborating with the client’s CDMO.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5–8 years of QA experience focused on drug substance for early phase programs (ideally at the manager level)
  • Prior experience supporting API development, chemical synthesis, manufacturing, labeling, packaging, and distribution
  • Strong background in reviewing DS and API documentation: master/executed batch records, deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and analytical data
  • Ability to conduct or participate in audits, develop CAPAs, identify root causes, and mitigate risks
  • In-depth knowledge of global GMP regulations, principles, industry standards, and best practices
Responsibilities:
  • Support QA systems and activities, including:
    • Change control
    • Deviation and nonconformance management
    • Complaint and recall handling
    • Vendor qualification and audits
    • Quality risk management
    • GxP training programs and data quality audits
    • Inspection readiness
  • Assist with CDMO lifecycle activities: qualification, selection, tech transfer, and decommissioning
  • Collaborate with CDMOs and internal teams to resolve quality issues; ensure product meets all applicable quality standards
  • Support product release across various jurisdictions (e.g., US, EU, UK)
  • Contribute to CAPA and quality risk systems to ensure timely compliance risk identification
  • Apply risk-based review of GMP documentation, identifying key elements like CQAs, CPPs, and CMAs appropriate for the development phase
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