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Senior Specialist Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Lieu Rockville, Maryland, United States Job ID R-241190 Date de publication 12/08/2025

Senior Specialist Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Summary:

The Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Senior Specialist supports Quality Control (QC) cell and gene therapy (CGT) laboratory operations by ensuring the reliability and readiness of laboratory infrastructure. The role emphasizes equipment lifecycle management, cross-functional coordination, and compliant, efficient operations.

As part of LaboratoryManagement andStability (LMS) team, the role supports sharedcoreresponsibilities such as stability program coordination,sample flow oversight,inventory management, and the management of OOT/OOS, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvementinitiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Laboratory Infrastructure: Manage laboratory infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance programs to ensure operation efficiency.

  • Equipment & Asset Management: Own preventive maintenance and calibration schedules; manage qualification status (IQ/OQ/PQ), lifecycle tracking, service history, and audit readiness.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with Facilities, Validation, and IT to address utilities, environmental monitoring, instrument integration, and computerized system support whilemaintainingQC ownership of readiness.

  • Vendor Oversight: Schedule, escort, and oversee external service vendors; ensure safety, GMP compliance, and complete service documentation.

  • Digital Systems Administration: Admin/power user for GQCLIMS, 1Lab,Businessmap,andMODA.

  • LMS Core Operations Support: Support sample flow oversight across QC CGT labs;assistwith investigations for OOT, OOS, deviations, and CAPAs; contribute to stability program; andmaintaininventory management processes including Kanban room controls, min/max levels, andtimelyreplenishment to sustain compliant operation.

  • Audit & Inspection Support: Prepare evidence packages (training records, configuration summaries, validation status, change histories) andparticipatein internal/external audits and inspections.

MinimumQualifications:

  • Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience ORBachelor’s in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fieldand 6 years’ experiencein GMP laboratory operations (CGT/biologics preferred);experience with equipment qualification and computerized system compliance

  • Strong knowledge of1Lab, GQCLIMS, MODA,and Businessmap

  • Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP, 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11, and ALCOA+

  • Audit/inspection support experience

  • Demonstrated vendor management and cross-functional coordination

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and issue management

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $98,725 to$148,088. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Additionaldetails of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

08-Dec-2025

Closing Date

14-Dec-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.



AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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