Quality Associate Specialist, Product Release (Day Shift)

Why Endo?

We want the best and brightest people at Endo to help us achieve our mission to develop and deliver life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our nearly 3,000 global team members understand the important role we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward. Our shared values of Integrity & Quality, Innovation, Drive, Collaboration and Empathy guide our team and enable us to deliver upon our vision of helping everyone we serve live their best life.

At Endo, we are building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Job Description Summary

The Quality Associate Specialist, Product Release, under close supervision, reviews all pertinent records, including Batch Production Records and laboratory Certificates of Analysis to confirm accuracy and, with guidance, makes the determination of acceptability for product release. In addition, confirms that all related Quality events such as CAPAs, Change Controls, etc. are closed prior to releasing the product. Partners with other departments to ensure that errors are addressed and corrected. Identifies errors that have potential product impact, escalates to supervision, and takes action to place lots on Quality Hold as needed. Ensures release meets internal requirements and is performed in a timely and accurate manner.

All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.

Job Description

Scope of Authority - span of control (work unit, site, department, division, etc.), monetary value of budget / spend authority ( capital, operating, etc.), P&L responsibility, etc.

Supports one component of the Generics business, mainly within a single site.

Key Accountabilities - key outcomes / deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time

Accountability

Responsibilities

of Time

Quality Product Release

• Reviews, under close supervision, all pertinent records, including Batch Production Records and laboratory Certificates of Analysis to confirm accuracy and, with guidance, makes the determination of acceptability for product release
• Identifies errors that have potential product impact, escalates to supervision, and takes action to place lots on Quality Hold as needed
• Confirms that all Quality events (Change Controls, CAPAs, investigations and any other documentation related to the lot to be released) are complete and closed prior to product release
• Prioritizes reviews based on production and shipment schedules
• With guidance, reviews laboratory Certificates of Analysis for accuracy, communicates with the laboratory on COA discrepancies
• Performs MAPICS transactions to release product
• Collaborates with Quality and Manufacturing personnel to correct errors and address Non-Conformances in a timely manner
• Coordinates with production / warehouse personnel to place material on Quality Hold as needed

100%

Compliance

Continuous

Safety

Continuous

Total

100%

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job

Knowledge

Proficiency in a body of information required for the job

e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP / GLP / GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.

Skills

Abilities

Often referred to as "competencies", leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.

Physical Requirements

Physical & mental requirements e.g. lift 40 pounds, walk across plant / warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :

At Endo, our diversity unites and empowers us as One Team, and we are committed to cultivating, and valuing, each person's unique perspective. We actively promote a culture of inclusion that draws strength from our broad spectrums of diversity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, sexual orientation, disability status, age, and all our other unique characteristics, qualifications, demonstrated skills, achievements, and contributions, backgrounds, experiences, cultures, styles, and talents.

EEO Statement :

At Endo, we firmly believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and strive to create an atmosphere where all employees, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability (including pregnancy), age, or military or veteran status, feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to EEO extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, terminations, and all other employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and merit.