Resource Management Associate Director at RSM ensuring the tactical delivery of resource plans and supporting project demand fulfillment. Leading a part of the organization and coaching junior resource managers.
About the role
- Associate Director ensuring a harmonized analytical, regulatory, and release testing approach in Quality Control at Vericel. Pioneering advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care.
Responsibilities
- Leads and serves as the primary Quality partner with Analytical Development to support the move of test methods out of the development space and into the GMP space, lifecycle aspects of test methods over time, and provides final review/approval of qualification activities into QC.
- Owns and drives changes in the analytical control strategy and test methods over time, as well as the execution of the validation strategy for test methods.
- Oversees and ensures execution of method monitoring, including creation, implementation, and routine execution of this program over time.
- Acts as the primary quality control approver for test methods, qualification, and validation activities (including but not limited to protocols and reports, qualification/validation investigations, and others).
- Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports to evaluate and execute continuous improvement, strengthen their skill sets, and foster an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
- Establishes, monitors, and communicates team performance metrics, setting clear expectations and accountability for high performance.
- Oversees and drives staff scheduling to meet workflow demands and manages resources and expenditures to ensure alignment with budget expectations and prevent overruns.
- Drives and maintains harmonization of approach across program teams (analytical specifications, analytical method lifecycle).
- Represents and leads Quality Control engagement on various teams across Vericel by responding to new requests and integrating with SMEs across functional areas, including manufacturing operations, method lifecycle, process validation, material specifications, batch analysis, stability, and reference standards, and ensures alignment of information across stakeholders.
- Partners cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Process, and Analytical Development.
- Authors and revises SOPs for managerial review and approval and creates new documentation where appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline with 8+ years’ industry experience or MS with 6+ years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of cGMPs and Quality Systems.
- Minimum of 8+ years in cell culture, microbial and/or molecular assays.
- Knowledge of cGMP/ICH/FDA/EU regulations.
- Strong initiative and scientific leadership; work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player who fosters open communication and builds relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills with a positive attitude.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong knowledge of statistical software and principles.
- Strong background on data integrity.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects with varying complexity and timelines.
- Proficient in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and lab based data management systems (LIMs).
Benefits
- Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
- Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.
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