QA Device - Commissioning and Qualification

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$63,000 - $162,800

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Delivery Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) and Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM) leads all aspects of the development, commercialization, manufacture, and global technical stewardship of delivery devices used to administer many of the therapeutics in Lilly's portfolio. The QA Representative - Commissioning and Qualification provides quality oversight and support for medical devices and combination products during technical transfer to contract manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• The quality representative ensures design meets critical requirements and risks to product quality have been identified, addressed in the design and tested.
• The quality representative will verify that equipment is fit for use and ensure manufacturing readiness for prospective contract manufacturers (CM) and suppliers.
• Provide quality oversight for the technical transfer of medical devices in the emerging IDM portfolio.
• Support device development reviews to ensure appropriate design for manufacturability.
• Conduct manufacturing readiness assessments for prospective contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure adequacy of the Quality Management System (e.g., facility, staffing, procedures, training, maintenance).
• Provide quality support/consulting for TS/MS device manufacturing for design verification, molding packages, process validation (component, non-molded component, subassembly, final pen) and change control including equipment modifications.
• Review/approve GMP documents for CMs process manufacturing including: protocols, technical reports, deviations, change controls, inspection procedures and specifications, sampling plans, sort/rework procedures and validation packages.
• Support continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with internal audits and supplier audits and maintain supplier management requirements.
• Computer system validation activities, serving as CSQA (Computer Systems Qualified Associate) for review and approvals.
• Provide CM Q support for newly launched products as requested by manager.
• Apply knowledge of medical device governing standards and regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 4, Part 11, Parts 210/211, Part 820, QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Canadian MDR, EU Medical Device Directive, JPAL) to ensure organizational capability of prospective contract manufacturers and suppliers.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years industry related experience which may include Quality, Technical Services, Product Development, and/or Manufacturing of medical devices preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science related field preferred
  
  
  

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers
• Knowledge of global medical devices and combination product regulations (e.g. 21CFR820, 21CFR Part 4, Part 11, ISO 13485, ISO 11608, Canadian MDR, EU Medical Devices Directive/Regulation, JPAL, TGA, ANVISA)
• Knowledge of Quality System elements, devices, design, manufacturing, and validation and their application in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with plastic molding/assembly operations
• Experience with Microsoft applications, Veeva, TrackWise
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and networking skill
• Self-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem solving skills
• Meets commitments and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task meaningful priorities
• Strong technical writing skills and proficiency in technical review of documents
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, highly matrixed and fast paced environment
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Some US and OUS travel may be required (up to 30%)
  
  
  

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Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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