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Position Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Quality Compliance - Audits is responsible for planning and conducting GMP quality audits supporting clinical and commercial programs. The role demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop, and coach others, and oversee and guide the work of colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Principal Responsibilities:

• In accordance with Seagen standard operating procedures and quality policies independently plans/leads/conducts a wide range of routine and non-routine/complex internal and external audits including commercial/clinical manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers, with minimal oversight
• Assembles and coordinates activities of the audit team. Works with colleagues on cross functional GMP audit plans as required
• Communicates audit results to management and auditees through written audit reports
• Advises business representatives (e.g., BPOs) on outcomes of audits and provides input to process improvement activities
• Leads post-audit activities, following up on any vital corrective and preventive actions
• Acts as a reviewer of audit reports from outsourced or routine audits
• Assesses audit plans and quality metrics to identify potential areas of risk
• Represents Quality Compliance on cross-functional teams and initiatives
• Facilitates the Quarterly Audit Forum for monitoring vendor performance, trends, and compliance
• Prepares and issues periodic vendor performance reports for Quality and/or Site Management
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts to support vendor selection
• Provides input into the development, and assists in the implementation, of the Auditor Qualification Program. Assists with training/orientation for new Quality Auditing staff
• Coordinates auditor assignments and manages audit schedules, agendas, responses, reports, status updates, and audit closures
• Supports review and approval of audit reports and audit schedules
• Provides input into appropriate KPIs and metrics. Uses and interprets qualitative/quantitative data to drive decision making
• Revises and approves standard operating procedures and other controlled documents as necessary
• May assist with regulatory inspections by acting as a scribe, document reviewer, and/or SME
• Represents Quality Compliance Auditing department during Regulatory and partner audits, and interact with auditors
• Delivers awareness sessions/trainings on various GMP topics, internally and externally
• Drives interactions with QA colleagues at other Seagen locations and organizations/functional groups to ensure consistency in application of Quality Compliance strategy and to promote standardization of auditing approach within Quality
• Actively engages in discussions to determine impact of changing needs of the regulatory environment
• Independently/with minimal supervision demonstrate leadership by providing recommendations to meet changing GMP business needs

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree
• 14+ years’ experience in GMP Quality Assurance including responsibilities for Quality Compliance and auditing
• Ability to interpret policies, standards, and regulations, and then evaluate potentially critical problems
• Must be capable of assessing compliance requirements using sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and build program infrastructure to support compliance activities and obligations to Health Authorities
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in ICH and global regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, HC, ANVISA, TGA) and international standards (e.g., ISO, WHO)
• Displays critical thinking expertise, with ability to define and implement a strategic approach to audit based on compliance and business knowledge
• Independent decision making with a high degree of initiative
• Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others, facilitate team interactions, and partner with key stakeholders
• Innovative thinker and problem solver
• Ability to identify trends within data and apply insights to make recommendations and decisions
• Ability to bring recommendations to stakeholders for discussion and input
• Ability to work with ambiguity and adapt plan when needed
• Experience evaluating and understanding quality standards or their application

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years prior auditing experience as a lead GMP auditor in pharmaceutical, biologics or medical device industry
• Experience with commercial drug product operations including injectable parenterals, finished goods production, API and excipient manufacturing, and analytical testing
• Lead audit teams (2-6 people per team)
• Negotiates needs and acquires feedback on audit outcomes
• Expertise in GMP and biotech focus areas such as analytical testing, aseptic manufacturing, sterile injectables, low bioburden etc. Has domain expertise in 2 or more technical areas
• Ability to function autonomously in a matrix model and in a team environment

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, please visit www.seagen.com.

The hiring pay range for this position is $138,000 to $178,000 per year based on skills, education and experience relevant to the role. Other components of total compensation include a competitive equity grant at the time of hire (with additional annual grants, and grants upon promotion when applicable), and an annual bonus.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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