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Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.\nYour Role:\nThe Director, Quality Control Analytical Sciences and Technology provides scientific and strategic leadership for analytical method lifecycle management within Quality Control. Accountable for ensuring analytical methods remain fit-for-purpose throughout their operational lifecycle through data-driven performance monitoring, investigation of method-related quality events, statistical trending, continuous improvement, and governance of analytical control strategies.\nServes as the primary escalation point for complex OOS/OOT investigations, recurring invalid assays, adverse trends, and emerging method performance risks.\nKey Responsibilities: \nAnalytical Method Lifecycle Governance\nProvide strategic oversight of all GMP analytical methods throughout their operational lifecycle to ensure methods remain fit-for-purpose, compliant, and aligned with product and business needs.\nEstablish method ownership, lifecycle review processes, and performance governance.\nLead scientific assessment and approval of method changes, revisions, requalifications, and retirement activities.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance method robustness, reliability, and operational efficiency.\nInvestigation and Scientific Problem Resolution\nServe as the highest-level scientific authority for analytical quality events and complex laboratory investigations.\nProvide oversight and approval of significant OOS, OOT, deviation, atypical result, and recurring invalid assay investigations.\nLead root cause analyses involving methods, instrumentation, reagents, standards, training, and laboratory systems.\nIdentify systemic issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions across the QC organization.\nAnalytical Performance Monitoring and Data Analytics\nEstablish a proactive analytical monitoring program that uses data and statistical tools to ensure continued assay control and detect emerging risks.\nOversee control chart trending and monitoring of critical assay performance attributes, system suitability metrics, and laboratory performance indicators.\nEvaluate trends, shifts, and recurring events to identify opportunities for risk mitigation and process improvement.\nDevelop and communicate analytical health metrics, dashboards, and periodic management reviews to QC leadership.\nOrganizational Leadership and Cross-Functional Partnership\nBuild and lead a high-performing scientific organization that provides advanced technical support to QC Operations and the broader business.\nLead, develop, and prioritize the work of the AS&T team while ensuring appropriate resource allocation and succession planning.\nPartner with QC Operations, Analytical Development, MS&T, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and clients on analytical strategy and issue resolution.\nServe as the analytical SME during inspections, audits, client interactions, regulatory submissions, and strategic business initiatives.\nDirects activities of functional areas through direct reports. Represents Quality Control in interdepartmental meetings.\nOccasional overnight travel by land and/or air may be required to attend seminars or conferences or client meetings\nMinimum Qualifications: \nB.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology or related field with a minimum of 10years of industry experience in a QC or analytical laboratory. MS or higher degree preferred.\nExperience with analytical testing and equipment, writing reports/procedures/specifications, GMPs and regulatory audits.\nKnowledge of FDA guidelines, USP, EP, EU Annexes, and ICH guidelines\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nThis role is a full-time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.\nCompensation:\nWe offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.\nThe compensation range for this role is $163,000 - $204,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. 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The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. 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