Lead Investigator

Description

Job Summary: 
Responsible for ensuring root cause analysis is conducted on investigations for Aveva in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures established procedures are followed for all investigations and corrective and preventative actions are implemented. Reviews all investigation reports for completeness and accuracy, and compliance. 
The Lead Investigator position requires the ability to handle a variety of tasks, meet timelines, and maintain cross-functional interactions with Production, Technical Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

Job Responsibilities
•    Conducts all commercial deviations (product, validation, stability, process and procedures) and ensures investigations are initiated following existing procedure. 
•    Recognize critical path for investigations leading to timely identification of root cause, corrective & preventative actions. 
•    Notify appropriate Team Leaders of validation, raw material, stability & in-process failures and ensure investigations are initiated and completed as per existing procedure. 
•    Ensure identification of most probable root cause, corrective action & preventative action for all completed investigations. Review all investigation reports for completeness and accuracy prior to approval by Department Manager. 
•    Conduct impact analysis of proposed corrective & preventative actions. Discuss findings with impacted departments (OPS, TS, SC, ENG, QA, RA, etc.) and prepare recommendations for Department Managers. 
•    Review on-going progress on assigned investigations with Aveva stakeholders. 
•    Ensure investigations are issued; tasks are appropriately assigned for completion or corrective and preventative actions and are closed in a timely fashion. 
•    Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations. 
•    Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements
•    Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
•    All other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

•    Education
An Associate or  Bachelor’s degree in Sciences from an accredited college or university.

•    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•    Analyzing and troubleshooting problems, identifying solutions and recommending and implementing methods, procedures, systems and/or techniques for resolution.
•    Experience in project management is a plus
•    Fluency in root cause analysis tools 
•    Superior organizational, interpersonal communication skills 
•    Ability to manage time effectively
•    Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment 
•    Good command of the English language, both written and verbal 
•    Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices,(cGMPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA),  Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA), and other regulatory requirements.
•    Proficiency with Word and Excel.

•    Experience
o    5-8 years experience experience in a cGMP regulated manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000