This is a 2 year TERM position:

The primary responsibility of this position will be to report to the
operations Sr. Manager in charge of a global group that executes
testing (cell based and PCR based platforms) for adventitious agents,
i.e., virus, mycoplasma in CHO-derived products following established
procedures and in compliance with cGMP’s.  The position will require
work in the laboratory executing the test methods for both routine lot
release and validation of the methods on a product specific bases.
The analyst in this position will be expected to execute other QC
laboratory related activities with other team members like sampling
handling, equipment maintenance and review of QC batch test records
and certificates of analysis.  The position will also be expected to
author study reports and draft protocols for approval on validation
and/or investigational studies, review and/or author discrepancy
protocols and assessments.  Opportunities for participation as a
trainer on various topics related the detection methods utilized in
the lab, regulations that govern the use of those methods and topics
about Quality and compliance will also be available.

The job responsibility within the ADQC--Biological Technologies Testing Group is to perform cell-based and immunochemical/biological assays in support of process development, stability, and lot release testing with established procedures in a GMP environment.  Role includes reviewing assay packets and releasing assay data as well as prepare assay reagents, generate computer results, monitor assay quality, use of LIMS, maintain the lab via Lean tools such as 5S and EHS safety practices.  Expectations include lab maintenance and project support/equipment qualification/computer systems/document management as needed.

Analytical Operations provides assay support for Process Technical Development in GMP and R&D environments.  The hire will be mainly responsible for performing HPLC, CE and LC/MS assays, data processing, and development of HPLC methods. Responsibilities also include assay reagent and instrument maintenance, and assay troubleshooting.  Position requires working closely with other members of the department in a team setting, as well as extensive interaction with other departments. Handling of biological and chemical reagents is required.

The job responsibility within the ADQC--Biological Technologies Testing Group is to perform cell-based and immunochemical/biological assays in support of process development, stability, and lot release testing with established procedures in a GMP environment.  Role includes reviewing assay packets and releasing assay data as well as prepare assay reagents, generate computer results, monitor assay quality, use of LIMS, maintain the lab via Lean tools such as 5S and EHS safety practices.  Expectations include lab maintenance and project support/equipment qualification/computer systems/document management as needed.

Responsibilities      

• Perform Quality review and approval of method validation and qualification reports
• Perform technical and compliance review of analytical testing results for bulk, final product, pre-clinical, cell banking and stability products
• Compile analytical data for bulk, final product, pre-clinical, cell banking and stability products
• Assess and approve discrepancies of clinical and pre-clinical products
• Review and approve COA, COT and stability statements
• Technical proficiency in analytical methodology and adherence to cGMP compliance
• Train colleagues on assay review and analytical methodology as appropriate
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Accomplish corporate, operational and departmental goals
• Exert influence in the development of objectives and long range goals of the organization
• Make independent decisions around complex issues in alignment with Roche policies
• Support internal and external audits
• Work with internal departments and outside vendors, collaborators and partners concerning projects and commitments
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on-time
• Mentor and supervise (as required) other staff members on QC related, processes and projects.

Responsibilities      

• Perform technical and compliance review of analytical testing results for bulk, final product, pre-clinical, cell banking and stability products
• Compile analytical data for bulk, final product, pre-clinical, cell banking and stability products
• Set up stability studies for clinical products in accordance internal PQS and ICH stability guidelines. 
• Plan and prioritize new stability studies to ensure regulatory submission timelines are met.
• Review and approve time point data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory of all stability studies, including sample submission to partner labs and cycle counting
• Assess and approve discrepancies of clinical and pre-clinical products
• Technical proficiency in analytical methodology and adherence to cGMP compliance
• Train colleagues on stability, assay review and analytical methodology as appropriate
• Identify and address gaps in systems and procedures for continuous improvements.
• Accomplish corporate, operational and departmental goals
• Exert influence in the development of objectives and long range goals of the organization
• Make independent decisions around complex issues in alignment with Roche policies
• Support internal and external audits
• Work with internal departments and outside vendors, collaborators and partners concerning projects and commitments
• Mentor and supervise (as required) other staff members on QC related, processes and projects.

The Scientist will be a member of the Protein Analytical Chemistry Validation Department (PAC-V). PAC-V is one of the seven departments that comprise Analytical Development and Quality Control  (ADQC) organization within Process Research and Development.

PAC-V  is responsible for the validation life cycle of quality control methods (covering a wide array of techniques) until established as part of a commercial control system. PAC-V is responsible for both the development and execution of the strategies. The candidate will provide practical guidance and expertise to ensure the appropriate and timely progression of acceptable validation activities across the Protein Analytical Chemistry Department.

The candidate must have in depth scientific knowledge and hands-on experience in the development, robustness testing, and validation of analytical methods, covering a wide array of analytical techniques such as HPLC, CE, MS, and wet-chemistry. He or she will be involved to ensure the proper and timely execution of all aspects of the life cycle clinical analytical methods across Genentech's clinical product portfolio and testing sites (including CMOs and partners).

Additionally, the candidate is expected to be a key player in Genentech's business process for continuous innovation to identify, evaluate, and implement novel and viable state of the art analytical technologies for QC testing. The candidate is also expected to represent PAC-V in cross functional teams. The position involves a multitude of interactions within a global matrix organization, excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

 The QC Pharmaceutical Specialist will be a member of the Method Transfer, External QC, and Method Monitoring group, which is part of ROCHE/GENENTECH’s Global Method Management and Technology (Global MMTech), the department responsible for the life cycle management of all commercial methods and control systems and innovation within Commercial Biologics Quality.
Method Transfer, External QC, and Method Monitoring is responsible for all aspects of assay transfer, QC support of CMOs and partners, and method monitoring activities across ROCHE/GENENTECH’s entire commercial network, including CMOs and partners. The successful candidate will provide QC oversight of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) who manufacture and test commercial ROCHE products.

Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all QC aspects at our CMOs on a global basis as the single point of contact representing ROCHE/GENENTECH. The scope of this role includes all US based CMOs that manufacture and test Commercial Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following key aspects: Qualify CMO for QC testing and data review; ensure appropriate adherence to cGMP requirements at CMO; work with appropriate subject matter experts to provide support to CMO in QC related investigations and analytical method issues; participate in laboratory audits and inspections; participate on Quality Review Boards as needed; manage change control for all CMO analytical methods and laboratory impacting activities; review and approve documents; manage critical reagents/reference standard supplies for CMOs; support preparation of Annual Product Quality Reports.

Position Summary:

The Commercial Control System Lifecycle Management function of MMTech at Genentech has an open position for a QC Scientist/Senior QC Scientist to support lifecycle management of commercial biologics control systems.  This position is part of a function responsible for developing and implementing strategies to systematically evaluate and update control systems for the Genentech/Roche product portfolio.   

MMTech is part of the Genentech/Roche commercial quality organization and is responsible for method validation, control systems and specifications, reference standards, assay transfers, and providing scientific/technical support for the global QC Network across the commercial biotechnology product portfolio.

Job Description:

The individual will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of strategies to systematically assess and update commercial product control systems.  He/she will manage product, process, and external knowledge to ensure that control systems reflect current product and process understanding, analytical technologies, and Health Authority expectations.  The individual will be responsible for contributing to reports that document information supporting control system assessments and revisions.

As part of the control system evaluation and revision, this individual will:

• Oversee comprehensive control system assessments based on: identification of critical quality attributes, method and process capabilities, current industry practices, and contemporary Health Authority expectations
• Lead cross functional technical teams that perform detailed physicochemical characterization, method development/validation, and sample testing so that control system revisions are effectively managed and aligned with present-day requirements
• Provide scientific input and technical oversight to support control system changes
• Partner with subject matter experts to identify and complete key activities required for control system updates
• Collect and analyze results from product release and stability testing for use in evaluating and updating specification acceptance criteria
• Provide technical review and approval of analytical control system cGMP documents
• Support and coordinate quality assurance activities/reviews in Quality systems (e.g. Change Control, Discrepancy Management, etc.) to ensure compliance to procedures, current GMPs, and regulatory requirements
• Support regulatory submissions and inspections through authorship of relevant CMC sections, written responses to agency requests, and direct interactions with Health Authorities

Applicants should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The position offers opportunities for professional and scientific growth in a dynamic work environment.

This position is for Swing shift (Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 10:30pm).

Main Purpose of the Position:   

• Solve a variety of routine and difficult Manufacturing Quality Assurance and product release issues following cGMP regulations and Genentech standards       
• Perform assigned tasks and work to achieve company goals and department objectives. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

·               Follow company policies and procedures.

·               Maintain a state of inspection readiness.

·               Provide input to the development of personal performance goals and departmental objectives.

·               Collaborate with Management to establish and meet targets and timelines.

·               Independently manage competing priorities with limited instruction.

·               Serve as a Quality representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams.

·               Identify and recommend solutions to potential procedure, process and system gaps.

·               Provide assistance to customers in support of departmental functions.

·               Participate in the design and implementation of department and cross-functional initiatives.

·               Apply basic theory and technical principles to address moderately complex problems.     

·               Troubleshoot and initiate the resolution of Quality issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships.

·               Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in support of department functions.

·               Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions.       

·               Be accountable for behaviors as described in Genentech’s Core, Common, and Critical Competencies.

·               Perform any other tasks as requested by Management to support Quality oversight activities.

Technical Duties/Responsibilities:

·               Evaluate and close complex, non-investigational discrepancies.       

·               Initiate discrepancy investigations as required.       

·               Draft and route discrepancy summaries to Discrepancy Management.         

·               Perform Assessor and Evaluation activities defined in the Discrepancy Management System (DM...

E2/E3 position depending on experience of candidate.

Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, E. coli and mammalian cell banks, commercial and clinical fermentation, purification, and final product samples to meet standard lead times.  Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria.  Identify discrepancies, participate in quality investigations and CAPA initiatives as needed.  Participate in assay, facility, equipment and process validation. Perform equipment qualification and maintenance activities.  Support nonroutine microbiological projects and studies.  Prepare and maintain standards, controls and stock cultures per established protocols.  Support the maintenance and compliance of operational areas.  Assure strict adherence to cGMPs throughout operation.  Ensure training qualifications are up to date.  Identify and support resolution of technical problems.  Actively participate in group projects and process improvements.  Perform routine maintenance duties to ensure inspection ready state.  Draft protocols and reports under supervision.  Work with internal and external groups to develop methods for clinical products for in process and final products testing.

• Perform testing of routine and non-routine samples and document according to GMP.
• Perform environmental monitoring and utilities sampling and document according to GMP.
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria.
• Perform technical review of peer-generated data for basic methods.
• Prepare data tables and graphs.
• Identify discrepancies, participate in quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed.
• Receive and provide training.
• Participate in assay transfer and assay validation as needed.
• Perform equipment qualification / maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, and cultures per established procedures
• Support the maintenance and compliance of operational areas.
• Assure and apply GMP throughout operations.
• Coordinate with supplier/customers to support operational activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work to meet schedules.
• Identify and support resolution of technical problems. Resolve sample issues as needed.
• Actively participate in group and project teamwork; projects and process improvements.
• Draft protocols and reports under supervision.
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time (ATS).
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities.

• Close collaboration/partnership with the Product Development operational staff
• Facilitation of subject matter experts within and outside PDG
• Close liaison with PDQ (global quality group)

• Continuous Improvement
• Training Compliance
• Facilitation of simple aligned business processes
• Inspection Readiness and supporting Sponsor inspections
• Records compliance

Description Main Purpose of the Position:

• Direct Quality support staff and operations in accordance with cGMP regulations and Roche standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to immediate staff hosting inspections or performing Quality Systems functions as assigned.
• Provide the Director, GQIM, with expertise in device and/or combination product inspection issues and risks.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Optimize resources with the PTQS department.
• Interpret, execute and recommend improvements to Quality operational policies, plans and procedures.
• Provide input to department budget.
• Monitor and control expenditures against the department budget.
• Provide input for the development of overall Quality objectives and long-range goals.
• Notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for Roche Quality Systems.
• Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions.
• Be accountable for behaviors described in Core, Common and Critical Competencies.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Senior Management to support Quality oversight activities. Technical

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee implementation of the Inspection Risk and Readiness systems to ensure on-going inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with Pharma Technical Operations and Quality areas as needed to identify inspection risks and mitigation plans.
• Serve as a GQIM primary point of contact and liaison for assigned sites
• Manage and oversee the inspection readiness program across sites to ensure proper deployment and reporting of inspection risks
• Lead or support regulatory inspections as appropriate.
• Collaborate with sites to develop and communicate inspection strategy, approach and goals.
• Communicate potential inspection risks and current state of inspection readiness to Senior Management.
• Provide input into the design and presentation of inspection readiness performance metrics
• Act as an advisor to internal project teams by providing extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company strategy.
• Attend and participate in external regulatory and/or compliance organizations, and applicable industry conferences to exchange information regarding current regulatory inspections and to stay current on inspection trends.

The Quality Product Leader is part of Clinical (IMP) QA.  This position will be responsible for managing the quality logistics for commercial product used in clinical trials across the network. The job responsibilities include creating and implementing business processes to effectively manage the logistics for small and large molecule active, placebo, and comparators; both product produced by Roche and by a competitor.  The position is global.  This position will establish and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external colleagues, customers, and stake-holders.  These groups are located globally and are comprised of, but not limited to, QA Operations, Commercial Product Quality Stewards, External and Site Quality, Commercial QC, Product Development, Global Supply Chain, Country Qualified Persons and Pharma Technical Regulatory (PTR).

Description - 

An opportunity for a protein biochemist is available to join a chemical biology group in the Department of Early Discovery Biochemistry. The group uses a multidisciplinary molecular approach for target validation. Recent efforts focus on the use of peptide phage display and small molecule tools for modulating protein-protein interactions and fluorescence imaging of cellular proteins. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing proteins and peptides of therapeutic interest and their characterization by analytical methods (affinity purification, RP-HPLC, SDS-PAGE and western analysis). He/she will also investigate the functional mechanism of bioactive ligands by biochemical and cellular assays. This is a basic research position that requires critical thinking, flexibility, multitasking and the ability to learn new techniques.

Department:                       Pharma Technical Regulatory (PTR)

Job Family / Category:      PTR Regional Hubs

Position:                             PTR Regional Hub Sr. Regulatory Associate

                                           PTR Regional Hub Regulatory Manager

Location:                           Tuas, Singapore

Purpose

This position will be responsible for execution and management of regional life-cycle submissions for all Roche products as well as new product registrations by focusing on local needs of Affiliate Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA) teams to ensure right first-time submissions to Health Authorities.

Responsibilities:

* The incumbent will be the primary technical regulatory (CMC) point of contact for the Affiliate DRAs and as such he/she will work closely with them and the regional Supply Chain teams as well as with the PTR product managers and the PTR network.

* In coordination with global PTR Technical Regulatory Leaders (TRL), execute regulatory strategy for lifecycle submissions in Asia Pacific markets associated to management of CMC changes originating at manufacturing sites or affiliates toward maximizing efficiency, quality and rate of submission approvals by Health Authorities.

* Coordinate strategic planning with Regional Supply Chain and Affiliates DRA for change management alignment and early visibility/communication/planning of changes impacting markets in the region.

* Assemble lifecycle submissions for markets under responsibility to guarantee right first time submissions and coordinate/manage with affiliates for timely and effective submission of changes to the Health Authorities.

* Act as subject matter expert in regulatory requirements for post approval submissions and maintain the regulatory intelligence repository for regional markets under responsibility.

* Ensure timely update of the CMC change management electronic systems with the regulatory information submitted/approved externally by a Health Authority or internally by the appropriate functional area.

* Upon request, support Affiliate DRA with interactions with regulatory authorities to facilitate the prompt review and approval of submissions (CMC content Subject Matter Expert).

* Manage timely responses to Health Authority questions resulting from lifecycle submissions in regional markets under responsibility.

* Manage tracking of commitments with a Health Authority as result of license/dossier approval and ensure commitments due dates are met.

* The candidate may be required to travel to other Roche sites on a periodic basis.

The Regulatory Advisor will be responsible for developing global regulatory strategy, writing high quality dossier and leading teams for assigned projects to obtain timely approvals of Roche applications. The Roche Pharma Technical Regulatory leadership team is composed of seasoned technical experts whose focus is to collaborate with Roche Scientists and International Health Authorities to drive development of innovative regulatory policy, and ensure the approval of Roche products developed using novel and efficient process development strategies. This position will require regular interaction with management from multiple internal functional areas, corporate partners, international regulators and external experts.

The individual will lead and/or participate in cross-functional project teams and work effectively with multiple disciplines and personalities.  The candidate will support both US ex-US filings, as appropriate and as requested by corporate partners.  Additional responsibilities will include leading departmental operational excellence and business process initiatives, as well as, proactively communicate with Regulatory and cross functional personnel and partners in support of internal and partner associated goals.

The Regulatory Advisor must maintain a high level of professionalism, efficiency, and commitment. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective problem solving, strong understanding of regulatory affairs, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Must have a proven ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format. Ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a team structure. Have a proven ability to work well under pressure.  The incumbent will be skilled to lead communications with FDA and regulatory agencies to facilitate review and approval of submissions.