Senior Quality Associate

About the companyOur client is an Australian multinational specialty biotechnology company that research, develops, manufactures, and markets products to care for and avoid serious human medical conditions.About the opportunityOur client is seeking a R&D Senior Quality Associate to join their team in Melbourne, reporting into the R&D Quality Compliance Manager.
As an R&D Senior Quality Associate, you will be a key compliance representative for the new manufacturing facility located in Melbourne.ResponsibilitiesCompliance activities relating to the qualification and validation program for the new manufacturing facility and testing labsManagement of review and approval of key GMP documentation - SOP's, Quality Risk Assessments, etc.Liaise with R&D departments regarding quality related issues associated deviations, change controls and out of specificationsProvide compliance specialist advice on qualification and validation issues for the new manufacturing facilityActively participate in problem solving and identifying opportunities for improvementSkills and ExperienceA degree in a relevant science, validation or engineering discipline with at least one years' experience in at least one of: manufacturing under GMP, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering or process development.Understanding of GMP requirements in the pharmaceutical industry and previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry including qualification and validation principles and applicationsGood interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skillsGood analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work well independently and to self-motivateWell-developed organizational and time management skills'Full working rights within AustraliaWhy this opportunity is right for youFantastic opportunity to work with a fast-growing pharmaceutical companyFull time hoursExcellent hourly rate