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Lead Investigators (Manufacturing/Quality Specialist — Sterile & Non-Sterile Operations)

Manati, PR · Manufacturing

Principal Objective

Provide operational, scientific, and compliance support to Sterile and Non-Sterile Manufacturing. Own and execute manufacturing investigations (QE, NTR, NOE), CAPA, procedure development/revision, and process-validation documentation. Adhere to all Security, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Investigations & CAPA: Ensure all QE, NTR, NOE, and CAPA are investigated, documented, and closed on time, applying effective root-cause and recurrence-prevention tools.

  2. Regulatory Support: Review and provide input to regulatory submissions within area of responsibility.

  3. Trending: Lead investigation/CAPA trend evaluations and drive systemic improvements.

  4. New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in NPIs to define documentation, materials, training, and equipment modifications.

  5. Process Monitoring: Help establish process parameters and control limits; support statistical monitoring.

  6. Deviation Assessment: Support assessment of deviations and process-monitoring data.

  7. Optimization: Monitor ongoing processes to improve cycle time, productivity, equipment performance, yields, and quality.

  8. Technical Support: Recommend and implement process/equipment modifications; contribute to cost-reduction projects while ensuring cGMP compliance.

  9. Documentation: Write, evaluate, and revise manufacturing documentation (e.g., SOPs, MBRs); assist with training on scientific/technical process aspects.

  10. Validation: Assist in generating and executing validation protocols and reports (sterile and non-sterile).

  11. Inspections: Participate in regulatory inspections as needed.

  12. Troubleshooting: Partner with area leadership to resolve process/equipment issues affecting yield, cycle time, quality, or productivity.

  13. Continuous Improvement: Provide alternatives and recommendations to maximize process and equipment performance.

  14. EHS & Compliance: Contribute to Environmental Regulatory/Compliance permits and Process Safety Hazard evaluations.

  15. Culture & Teamwork: Model the company’s Core Behaviors; facilitate collaboration across functions.

  16. Site Initiatives: Support site initiatives and perform other duties based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.

  • Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing (sterile and/or non-sterile).

  • Hands-on ownership of QE/NTR/NOE, CAPA, and process validation documentation under cGMP.

  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills (English; Spanish a plus).

  • Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with eQMS/EDMS tools for deviations, CAPA, and document control.

  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, EHS).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and regulatory inspections.

  • Background in process monitoring/CPK, trend analysis, and risk assessment (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA/pFMEA).

  • Exposure to NPI in GMP environments and to equipment/process troubleshooting.

  • Experience training operators/technicians on SOPs, MBRs, or validation practices.

Work Environment & Compliance

  • On-site role in a GMP-regulated facility.

  • Must follow Security, EHS, and cGMP practices at all times and maintain inspection-ready documentation.

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