Address Management, Analysis Skills, Analytical Method Validation, Biology, Calibration, Change Order Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Disease, Drug Release, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Validation, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Immunology, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Oncology, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Ophthalmology, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Test Data, Testing, Urology, Validation Plan, Women's Health, Writing Skills
Principal Scientist, Analytical, Quality Control
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
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Purpose & Scope
The Principal Scientist for QC Analytical plays a key role in supporting QC Analytical operations and activities, ensures compliance and supports GMP manufacturing. The principal scientist will optimize and validate analytical test methods and contribute to commercial readiness initiatives. The principal scientist will lead investigations, implement CAPAs, prepare technical documents, collaborate cross-functionally and function as Analytical SME
Role and Responsibilities
- Ensure data integrity for all QC Analytical laboratory data and support QC equipment validation, maintenance, and calibration.
- Perform routine in-process and release QC testing of AIRM cell products.
- Oversee and execute analytical method qualifications, validations and transfers including drafting technical protocols, reports, troubleshooting and optimizing existing methods.
- Complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release and stability.
- Author, revise and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
- Conduct investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Address and manage deviations, Change Requests and CAPAs related to analytical procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and data packages for interactions between AIRM and Regulatory agencies. Interact with agents from Regulatory agencies and participate in Pre-Approval Inspections.
- Provide SME support for critical manufacturing investigations, including impact assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Implement commercial readiness initiatives, electronic GMP systems, and support regulatory filings and inspections.
- Evaluate new technologies and business processes for continuous improvement and commercial GMP readiness.
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Astellas Pharma Inc
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., is a U.S. affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. Located in Northbrook, Illinois, the company serves as the headquarters for the Americas and employs nearly 3,000 people. Astellas is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.
Our commitment to changing tomorrow is measured not only by our focus on bringing innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians, but also by the importance we place on the impact we can make within the communities where we work and live. Astellas supports many causes and has created two initiatives to demonstrate our commitment: Changing Tomorrow Day, an annual, worldwide volunteer event, and Science WoRx, a nationwide mentoring program and online resource network for science teachers and their students.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
https://www.astellas.com/us/