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Lilly QA Representative - Contract Manufacturing in Indianapolis, Indiana
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Organization Overview:
At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Delivery Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) and Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM) are responsible for the development, commercialization, manufacture, and global technical stewardship of delivery devices used to administer many of the therapeutics in Lilly's portfolio.
The QA Representative - Contract Manufacturing provides oversight and support to contract manufacturing operations of medical devices and combination products. The primary responsibility is to oversee the quality of the components, sub-assemblies and finished devices manufactured at the Contract Manufacturers (CM) and supplied to Internal Lilly sites. The Quality Assurance Representative provides assistance and guidance on deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, batch release, equipment qualification, process validation, audits, complaints, design verification, and design validation.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that components, sub-assemblies and finished devices has been manufactured and released in compliance with cGMPs
Evaluate if products manufactured at the CM meet requirements for batch release
Perform IDM Batch Release process as requested by management
Review/approve GMP documents for CMs process manufacturing including: protocols, technical reports, deviations, change controls, inspection procedures and specifications, sampling plans, sort/rework procedures and validation packages
Ensure that Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) are complete, corrective or preventive actions are taken, and effectiveness checks are appropriate to address quality related issues at IDM and CMs
Provide data (inputs) for management review, monthly metrics, quarterly business reviews, site compliance reporting, and post-launch risk management reporting
Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Initiate and support continuous improvement projects
Assist with internal audits and supplier audits and maintain supplier management requirements
Support molding and non-molded part validation at CMs
Support design verification activities
Manage CM Quality Agreements and Quality Plans; ensure the expectations are monitored and met at the CM
Participate on joint process teams
Maintain knowledge and application of CM QMS to enable quicker, risk-based decisions relative to product quality
Coordinate process and design changes with assembly sites
Verify effectiveness activities
Basic Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years industry related experience which may include Quality, Technical Services, LRL Product Development, and/or Manufacturing of medical devices
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science related fields
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers to partner and influence the quality mindset
Knowledge of global medical devices and combination product regulations (e.g. 21CFR820, 21CFR Part 4, Part 11, ISO 13485, ISO 11608, Canadian MDR, EU Medical Devices Directive/Regulation, JPAL, TGA, ANVISA)
Knowledge of Quality System elements and their application in a manufacturing environment
Experience with plastic molding/assembly operations
Experience with Outlook, Microsoft applications, Trackwise, Veeva, SAP, Darwin, and Master Control
Effective communication, interpersonal, and networking skill
Self-management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a matrixed team
Problem solving skills
Meets commitments and deadlines
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Strong technical writing skills and proficiency in technical review of documents
Strong organizational, time management and planning skills
Additional Information:
- Some US and OUS travel may be required (approximately 10%)
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