• Provide QA oversight, support and execution of validation/qualification activities pertaining to Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP, a.k.a. clinical) GMP manufacturing equipment and analytical instruments, including preventive maintenance and requalification activities.
• Provide technical review and approve quality risk management and validation/ qualification deliverables for small molecules and biologics equipment qualification, ensuring proper design and execution.
• Ensure that equipment and systems remain in a validated state, and that validation master plans and their related documents are accurate and current.
• Develop strategies and act as project manager for new projects in collaboration with system owners.
• Develop near-term and long-range plans for the department in collaboration with Senior Management.
• Provide technical assessment and approval for GMP changes.
• Assess equipment-related discrepancies and provide input to investigations.
• Apply expertise of compliance requirements to maintain an inspection-ready state.
• Participate in audit/inspections as a subject matter expert.
• Support implementation and provide stakeholder feedback and input to the integrated Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) documents.
• Perform tasks and work to achieve company goals and organizational objectives.
• Serve as the Quality representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on best practices for generating and executing validation protocols.
• Provide input into investigations involving GMP related failures.
• Develop and implement process and system improvements, including contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Advise other IMP QEV staff members on Validation related processes and projects.
• Supervise/oversee temporary or contract staff, as required.

The Position

• Perform final review, cumulative review and disposition of Genentech manufactured cell banks and clinical drug substance, drug product and final drug product.
• Review and approve procedures, tickets and other clinical QA controlled documentation. 
• Provide clinical trial support such as COA/COC/COT requests.
• Provide support and oversight of manufacturing activities on the floor.
• Manage batch disposition activities to ensure that products are dispositioned in accordance with cGMPs, Regulatory, and Genentech Policies and Procedures and adherence to schedule.  
• Set personal performance goals and collaborate with management to establish organizational objectives.  
• Manage competing priorities to meet department and organizational targets and timelines.
• Serve as the Quality representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Identify, design, and implement process and system improvements.
• Apply advanced theory, technical principles, and judgment to address a broad range of difficult problems.
• Notify Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance
• 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.
• Interface with appropriate departments to ensure that batch disposition items are complete and timely notification to Management of all known delays and significant Quality issues is provided
• Interact with interdepartmental contacts on discrepancy assessment, resolution, and Quality approval
• Support and present in Internal and Regulatory Inspections.
• Participate in the resolution of Quality issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional relationships.
• Participate or lead different internal or cross functional projects relevant to QA lot disposition
• Train new personnel and internal customers on relevant business processes.
• Ability to revise or create work instructions, SOPs and business process instructions.

The incumbent in this position willbe responsible for managing Device Development Quality areas includingdevelopment of Design Controls and associated documentation, documentationcontrol system implementation, as well as coordinating educational forums for projectteams. Quality System areas of accountability include Risk Management, DesignHistory Files, and other aspects of Design Controls. With respect to DesignControls, responsibilities include participation in cross-functional initiativesto develop, influence and globally align the Design Control strategy whileensuring consistent practices are adopted and followed. The incumbent will alsoserve as the primary liaison / spokesperson between Quality and the DeviceDevelopment Leadership team. He/she will work with Device Teams to create,oversee maintenance and continuously improve Design Control processes forteams, and drive consistency in approach and documentation content across thepipeline portfolio to streamline development. Regular interaction with DeviceTeam Leaders is required. The position requires working with teams to developand implement Risk Management plans and Design History Files ensure theapproach is consistently applied across projects. The incumbent will supportinternal and external audits of the department, and is accountable for ensuringthat the department is in compliance with regulatory requirements forcombination products. The incumbent will regularly interface with thosefunctions contributing to execution of the Device Strategy including but notlimited to Clinical, Development, Manufacturing Collaborations, Quality andRegulatory Affairs.  The incumbent willalso support the continuous improvement of business processes related tocombination product development and commercialization, providing linkagesbetween the Design Controls and device business processes. The incumbent willalso serve as a departmental representative for commenting on global regulatoryauthority draft guidance and proposed rules.

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.

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.

The intern will work in the global Packaging Development group, supporting the Distribution Technology team by characterizing the mechanical properties of different materials used for packaging in the Roche network. The intern will also be using the information gathered in the laboratory to model those materials in silico, and to identify attributes critical to performance. This will help the Packaging Development group by optimizing the final package design proposed while accelerating development and qualification activities. A final report and presentation are expected at the end of the internship.

The intern will learn how to use multiple test equipment including but not limited to Universal (push and pull) test machines, compression, shock, drop and vibration machines, as well as measurement devices. The intern will also learn how to use software for documenting laboratory results, 3D modeling software and effect modeling software. Finally, the intern will get the opportunity to learn about and support other projects in Packaging Development.

  The Product Quality – Biologics group is part of IMP QA.  The department is responsible for the product quality for biologics and antibody-drug-conjugates in the global Roche network throughout the development lifecycle to commercialization.  As a member of the IMP Product Quality group, the Sr. Quality Product Leader serves as the single point of contact on the technical development teams and is accountable for driving the quality activities for the teams.  This position must effectively communicate timelines and issues to Quality to ensure successful manufacturing, product testing/release and regulatory filings.    Additionally the position must partner with other organizations throughout Roche Global Pharma Technical Operations, including but not limited to: QA Operations, Commercial Quality, External Quality, Pharma Technical Development (PTD), and Regulatory (PTR).  This position will primarily support project activities during late stage development and the process handover from development to commercial as part of new product commercialization.

Responsibilities
•Participate in regular technical development team meetings and provide clear and timely feedback to the teams.•Communicate timelines and issues to all relevant Quality departments in a timely manner.
•Engage and collaborate with partner groups (e.g., within and outside Quality, external partners, etc.) and across global sites in the Roche network to ensure production, testing and release, and regulatory submission timelines are achieved without compromising product quality. 
•Proactively work with technical development teams, commercial counterparts, and senior management to identify and escalate project quality risks with the goal of delivering a robust process appropriate for commercial filing acceptable to Health Authorities and provides reliable products after launch
•Provide high level oversight of PC/PV, method validation and transfer activities during commercial filing preparation, and ensure timely escalation of timeline bottlenecks to senior management
•Lead Quality investigations, including developing proposals for resolution of product-impacting Quality issues and presentation for endorsement to Quality Review Boards, and oversight of outcome of appropriate CAPA’s associated with product-impacting investigations.

• Partner with Device Team Leader to define and execute Device strategy in alignment with Technical Development (TDT) & Lifecycle Team (LCT)  strategies.  Develop realistic project plan/schedule and track Team’s progress in meeting milestones and deliverables.  Facilitate Device team meetings in partnership with Device Team Leader to drive sharing of information, decision-making, issues resolution , risk mitigation and team member engagement
• Ensure Device Team plan is integrated with Technical Development Team plan and aligns with overall LCT strategy
• Define and oversee the Device Team project milestones and key deliverables:
• Analyze & understand the critical path activities ensuring Team members are aware of interdependencies
• Drive flow of information across Team members and relevant key stakeholders to facilitate awareness of Team’s efforts and efficient decision-making
• Escalate unexpected events impacting project schedule, budget & resources to management
• Provide regular project updates to management on project status including risk mitigation plan.
• Monitor resource and project variable costs needed to execute Device Plan and work closely with TDT PM to ensure budget is integrated with TDT plan in PlanSource
• Support relevant design control activities outlined in standard and assist with drafting, compilation and tracking of Design Control Documentation as required.
• Support efforts business process improvement efforts including but not limited to updating business process content, implementing tools & best practices and driving awareness across Teams. 
• Maintain knowledge of system performance at sites and business units, through familiarity with local SOPs, frequent interactions with local system owners, and established performance metrics.
• Be accountable for behaviors described in Genentech’s Core, Common and Critical Competencies.

• 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.

The candidate will be a member of the Analytical Chemistry group in the Method Management and Technology (MMTech) Function within Genentech’s Corporate Quality Organization.  MMTech is the scientific and technical Center of Excellence for commercial quality control methods, specifications/control systems and reference standard and provides support to the Roche/Genentech Global Quality Control Network for the commercial biotech product portfolio. We are looking for an experienced Scientist to play an integral part in providing and supporting analytical chemistry methods (e.g. HPLC, CE) used for quality control purposes.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Responsible for method troubleshooting and optimization in support of life-cycle management of methods for Roche/Genentech commercial biotech products
• Develop and execute experiments for the development, validation, implementation of QC test methods for commercial biologic products following cGMP regulations, regulatory guidelines as well as local and global quality standards.
• Support regulatory submission and inspections: through authorship of CMC subsections, responses to questions and direct interactions

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as analytical technical lead/representative (biotech products) on cross-functional and multi-site project teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery of controlled documents, reports and method packages to support project timelines.
• Apply technical knowledge, scientific experience and expert judgment to address a broad range of difficult problems.
• Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of QC method issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in support of departmental functions.
• Perform assigned tasks and work to achieve company goals and department objectives.
• Train personnel and internal customers on relevant business processes.
• Support the development and administration of Quality Control and laboratory training materials.

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Drug Substance Global Biologics Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (DS GBMSAT) department in the Pharma Technical Development organization.  GBMSAT provides technical leadership to develop solutions in support of commercial manufacturing across the internal and external Roche network.  GBMSAT plays a critical role in enabling the network concept for the MSAT network across Roche.   Additionally, GBMSAT provides technical leadership for technology transfers to contract manufacturing organizations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform microbiological, biochemical and analytical lot testing of raw materials, E. coli and mammalian cell banks, commercial and clinical fermentation, purification, and final product samples according to GMPs.
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria. 
• Evaluate data to identify trends and/or establish limits. 
• Identify gaps in and potential improvements to systems and procedures. 
• Perform equipment qualification and or maintenance. 
• Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, and cultures per established procedures. 
• Assure and apply GMP throughout all operations. 
• Coordinate with customers to support multi-site operational activities. 
• Present analytical procedures and results during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Participate in and/or lead projects and process improvements. 
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities. 
• Works to meet schedules, timelines and deadlines. 
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.

Technical Duties/Responsibilities

• Write technical protocols and reports under limited supervision. 
• Identify and propose resolutions for study or project deviations. 
• Provide input to and participate in assay transfer and assay validation.
• Perform technical review of data derived from complex tests. 
• With limited supervision, design and execute quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed. 
• Identify, troubleshoot, and propose resolution to technical problems. 
• Identify and propose resolution for discrepancies. 

Job Summary:

Perform analytical, biochemical testing and related activities to support QC operations

Description:

Must have flexible schedule, 4x10 day shift schedule. This role will require working major holidays.

Perform analytical, biochemical, and/or biological cell based testing of commercial and clinical in-process, drug substance, drug product and stability samples to meet standard lead times to support Quality Control Bioanalytical  / In-Process operations. 

Technical Duties/Responsibilities:
•Perform testing of routine and non-routine samples (e.g. Spectrophotometry, pH, HPLC) 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.
•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 customers to support operational activities.
•Support internal and external audits.
•Work to meet schedules.
•Identify and support resolution of technical problems.
•Actively participate in group and project teamwork; project and process improvements.
•Drafts protocols and reports under supervision.
•Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time.
•Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities.

Note:
•Position may involve use of reagents and other chemical compounds, including but not limited to acetonitrile, chlorine, acids and bases, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds.
•Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs
•Repetitive pipeting