Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

About the role

A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

Position Summary

The Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance (Blue Ash), is responsible for providing quality oversight and operational support across inspection, assembly, packaging, incoming quality control, and product release activities.

This role ensures compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards by providing quality oversight of pharmaceutical and combination product inspection, assembly, and packaging operations.

This position requires a blend of strong technical expertise, quality assurance knowledge, and leadership capabilities to effectively collaborate across departments and lead initiatives that enhance product quality and process efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing and overseeing production processes, sampling and testing activities, maintaining quality records and documentation; supporting technology and design transfers; troubleshooting quality-related issues, material and batch disposition, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of quality objectives.

This role requires strong technical expertise, sound quality systems knowledge, and the ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas to support the manufacture and release of pharmaceutical and combination products.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight and approval for manufacturing, laboratory, and quality system activities, including batch disposition, material sampling and disposition, investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and applicable regulatory standards through review of documentation, monitoring of quality systems, and support of inspection, assembly, packaging, testing, and release operations.
• Perform reviews and approvals of investigation initial impact assessments to determine the classification of deviations.
• Support investigations to include; root cause analyses, and resolution of product quality issues, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the Quality representative and subject matter expert for cross-functional projects, technology transfers, process improvements, audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Review, approve, and maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, specifications, validation documents, and quality metrics to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support incoming material and component quality activities, including inspection, sampling, testing, and release decisions, while ensuring adherence to established quality standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure consistent execution of quality systems, successful project delivery, and uninterrupted product flow.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to technicians and team members, promoting compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of quality.
• Utilize quality and business systems (e.g., SAP, MAXIMO, CMMS, electronic quality management systems) to support documentation, inventory management, data analysis, metrics reporting, and quality decision-making.
• Collaborate with MSAT, Project Management, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new products and technologies into the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the review and approval of new product introductions, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead risk assessments (e.g. pFMEA) and implement strategies for mitigating technical and quality risks associated with manufacturing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in the qualification of equipment, utilities, facilities, technology transfer, statistical analysis, investigation techniques, development, and risk management methodology and process validation, and/or Quality oversight in these disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of current industry best practices and regulatory guidance expectations regarding technology transfer and validation.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulated environment (21 CFR 210, 211, 4, 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EMA, PDA, ICH, etc.)
• Knowledge of Design Controls and experience with change management
• Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
• Experience using risk assessment tools (e.g. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), simple Lean tools, etc.).
• Expertise in quality management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing for documents and reports.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt skills for various areas.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10% based on project demand.
• Must have proficient computer skills and be experienced in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of total combined experience in quality assurance and/or validation within a GMP regulated pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with GMP regulatory requirements relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven track record in technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Prior cGMP inspection, medical device assembly, and/or packaging manufacturing experience.
• Experience within a multi-product facility.
• Experience with sterile manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of cGXP requirements for the manufacturing and inspection of pharmaceutical products.
• Previous experience in supporting regulatory inspections and audits.

Work Schedule: 12 hour - 2/2/3

Day Shift (6am - 630pm) OR Night Shift (6pm - 6:30am)

• The work schedule listed reflects the employee's expected schedule at the time of hire.
• The Company reserves the right to modify work schedules at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs, operational requirements, or other considerations.
• Nothing in this description creates a guarantee of specific hours, days, or shift assignments.

• This position may also include the following conditions: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Repetitive Motion, Twisting, Chemical Usage, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Pay and benefits

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs.

Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $70,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.