Job Description
The NOI Investigations Senior Specialist utilizes deductive reasoning, interviewing skills, and technical knowledge to investigate causes of aberrant events impacting the production, sale, and/or maintenance of commercial product shelf life. Determines product quality for release or rejection and defines appropriate corrective/preventive actions to prevent recurrence. Represents facts or hypotheses clearly for regulatory scrutiny and reviews production, testing, handling, and storage to ensure products meet established requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Perform investigations independently; conduct interviews and schedule follow-up meetings.
- Conduct gap assessments and root cause analyses to determine risk level using tools such as FMEA, fishbone, and/or 5 Whys.
- Support business timelines by adhering to NOI closure schedules for ANDA submissions, new product launches, and batch releases.
- Recommend quality process improvements to increase efficiency and prevent recurrence.
- Write clear, concise investigation reports with sufficient detail for decisions and actions.
- Assist NOI Investigations Specialists as needed.
- Identify and resolve objectionable GMP issues; escalate to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ensure work is documented and performed in accordance with company policies and GMP/health & safety requirements.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Use appropriate gowning and safety attire as needed to maintain environmental conditions and personal safety.
- Assess effectiveness of CAPAs and communicate deficiencies to supervisor and area management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree (BA/BS) in Science or Engineering, Quality Management, or related field (Required).
- 4+ years in pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
- Experience in GMP/FDA regulated environment.
- Hands-on production or laboratory experience.
- Experience conducting investigations and writing investigation reports.
- Knowledge of risk assessment tools.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: $85,000 to $100,000 per year; short-term incentive opportunity within first 12 months.
- Comprehensive benefits program with health/insurance and 401(k) matching (for eligible positions).
Application Instructions:
- Contact accommodations@amneal.com if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process.