Quality Assurance Specialist Iii, Laboratory Compliance

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effectively collaborates with departments across the company to analyze and resolve technical issues in accordance with appropriate quality standards,
• Stays current and is an internal Novavax subject matter expert for changes in GxP expectations, including FDA, EU and other relevant foreign regulatory bodies, guidance documents (i.e.: ICH, PTC, ISPE, etc.), and best industry practices.
• Support Quality Control during regulatory inspections and in maintenance of a state of inspection readiness.
• Support the quality impact assessments/risk assessments for deviations, OOS investigations, and change controls related to manufacturing and testing activities and provide the required quality assessment and approval for these quality records.
• Support Novavax technical teams by providing QA input, review, and approval to study designs, protocols, technical reports, and new program implementations.
• Provide Quality technical support to the internal Novavax QC organization as well as cross-functional Novavax teams working through data reviews for product development, technology transfer, stability, and/ or GMP testing activities both internally and at our contract manufacturing, testing sites, and Alliance partners.
• Maintain working knowledge of Novavax documentation (including Quality Manual, Policies and SOPs) and relevant GxP regulations and guidelines related to US and EU compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• The ability to organize, prioritize and deliver tasks & projects with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written; and with various organizational levels internally and externally to Novavax
• Capable to manage multiple priorities, adapt and maintain adherence to timelines
• Extensive experience in laboratory controls including analytical method validation, routine and stability testing, investigations, and change controls.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Device industry or equivalent experience/education.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to manage process improvement projects
• Demonstrated technical knowledge
• The capability to assist other team members in a small number of areas and learns additional knowledge cooperatively; to build influence by completing tasks and presenting new ideas; to contribute to cross-functional work; to build relationships internally and coordinates work with others
• Demonstrated knowledge of GMP, GLP, GCP and GCLP expectations
• The ability to keep colleagues and management apprised of projects and status independently and appropriately; to anticipate future needs based on prior experiences.
• The accountability to reach established goals or targets for moderately complex tasks with the involvement of immediate teammates without compromising commitments

The position may require periodic weekend/evening work.

Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)