Sr Quality Engineer I - Automation and CSV

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Job Description

Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in our mission!

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Sr Quality Engineer I, reporting to the Associate Director, Quality Engineering in our state-of-the-art Frederick, MD facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Quality Engineering oversight for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) related activities.

• Represent site in global matrix team towards strategic CQV alignment, and corporate CQV goals.

• Site Quality Engineering SME for local CQV deliverables.

• Provide guidance to the QE CQV team and cross-functional system owners.

• Support the change control process for validated systems.

• Support the site validation team.

• Support the cross-functional system owners with strategic quality oversite and input with CQV deliverables.

• Encourage compliance aspects of CQV with Kite's corporate Quality Engineering.

• Support regulatory inspections and audits.

• Support vendor qualification and - compliance audits.

• Track, review, and report metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.

• Supports efforts/teams focused on identifying primary root causes, and implements corrective and preventative actions to ensure minimal errors/issues.

• Guides and demonstrates compliance with agency regulations/guidance and standard operating procedures regarding new system implementation, CQV planning and deliverables, and risk management.

• Authors technical investigation reports, including root causes as they relate to equipment, instruments, and/or facilities-related tasks.

• Actively collaborates with external service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Uses advanced statistical techniques for data analysis. Uses complex research techniques and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Kaizen to improve QE processes and procedures.

• Proactively recommends and implements improvements to CQV processes, and related document templates.

• Quality Assurance, GMPs, global Health Authority Regulations, and Validation practices/principles.

• Experience with internal and external audit principles.

• Support other QE functions as necessary.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• These duties can be delegated to designated deputies of a satisfactory qualification level as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's and 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience OR

• Bachelor's and 6+ years of Quality Engineering experience OR

• Associate and 8+ years of Quality Engineering experience OR

• High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA or BS in a technical discipline (Computer Science/Engineering or similar) with 6+ years or MS in a technical discipline (Computer Science/Engineering or similar) with 4+ years of experience in a GMP environment

• 8 years of process automation and/or Computer System Validation experience in a GMP environment (Drug Substance or Drug Product).

• Working knowledge of Validations of Databases, Custom Software, Configurable Software, Non-Configurable Software, Infrastructure Software, Off-the-shelf software, and various computerized systems

• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211, ICH Q8, ICH Q9, ICH Q10).

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of QE principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11 to ensuring site compliance.

• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrates ability to interact with senior management.

• Proficiency in concept, deployment, and support of computerized systems.

• Proficiency in process automation across the commercialization of pharmaceutical/biotech products.

• Meaningful knowledge of cGMP, GAMP, and quality systems.

• Demonstrates knowledge of ICH Q9 and Risk Management resources (e.g., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and / or Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)).

• Certification by ASQ (Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Quality Engineer, and Certified Quality Manager) or other industry recognized professional organizations.

• Experience with electronic validation software (e.g., Valgenesis, HPALM, KNEAT, etc.), and Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., Korber Pas-X, SAP MES, Emerson Syncade, etc.) is a plus.

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

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The salary range for this position is: $121,125.00 - $156,750.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit ~~~ . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at ~~~/kitepharma .

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Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don't take success for granted.

While we've come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.