2nd shift - Operational Quality Sr. Specialist (Contract) 819

Job Locations US-MA-Boston
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 hours ago(9/15/2026 3:45 PM)
Job ID
2026-11054
Openings
1
Job Category
Quality, Safety & Risk Management

Job Description

The Senior Quality Specialist (2nd Shift) is recognized as an expert in the principles and application of quality assurance and compliance. The Senior Quality Specialist coordinates GMP activities in support of clinical and commercial Drug Product manufacturing and disposition.

 

Shift: Sunday-Wednesday 12:30pm est - 11:00pm est

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:      

          

  • Review batch data, including batch records, deviations, in-process data, EM data, QC release testing and other quality systems.
  • Responsible for approval of CoAs, generating BSE/TSE statement and product labelling.
  • Responsible for archival of batch records and other supporting documents in electronic Document Management System (eDMS).
  • Provide production floor support and provide guidance for GMP product quality and compliance for product release, including resolution of product quality investigations and quality issues of a significant nature, and provides direction for product disposition decisions including shipment.
  • Review and approval of Manufacturing documents.
  • Responsible for raw material release, area / line clearance and equipment release.
  • May be required to assist with activities associated with equipment, utilities, and/or facility qualification activities including change control, and support of site programs.
  • Provide QA support for change controls, GMP investigations and CAPAs.
  • Participate in QA walkthroughs and help drive the closure of audit observations.
  • Responsible for identifying risks and communicating gaps for GMP process/systems.
  • Responsible for identifying risks and communicating any gaps for quality processes optimization for area/equipment release, material disposition, quality systems etc.
  • Participate in continuous improvements of department processes.
  • Participate in inspection readiness and support activities.  
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and ongoing Project (as necessary).
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the site by providing compliance guidance through collaborative review and working with the business owners to gain a better understanding of their needs and facilitate resolution of quality issue in a timely manner.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Demonstrated success by independently leading cross-functional teams
  • Experience providing QA support and oversight of GMP manufacturing operation including equipment/ facilities qualification, utilities and batch release.
  • Experience successfully leading event investigations, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA Experience with network-based applications such as Oracle, Veeva
  • Master’s degree with 2-3 years of relevant work experience, or bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background.

Pay Range

$65-$70/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

 

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No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

 

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