Lead QA Specialist – New Product Implementation
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a Lead QA Specialist New Product Implementation to provide Quality Assurance leadership for the introduction of new products across a global external manufacturing network.
In this role you will lead QA oversight of technology transfer to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and support external partners manufacturing products for GE HealthCare-sponsored clinical trials and pharmaceutical partner studies. You will work in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment ensuring compliant right-first-time delivery of new product introductions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA professional to work at the interface of development manufacturing and external partnerships in a global matrixed organisation.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition turn ideas into world-changing realities and join an organization where every voice makes a difference and every difference builds a healthier world.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide QA oversight for new product introduction (NPI) activities ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Lead QA support for technology transfer to CMOs including review and approval of protocols and risk assessments.
Ensure external manufacturing sites are inspection-ready and compliant.
Act as QA lead for external manufacturing partners ensuring adherence to quality standards and agreements.
Review and approve GMP documentation including batch records deviations CAPAs and validation reports.
Monitor CMO performance through quality metrics audits and governance processes.
Provide QA oversight for manufacture of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) supporting clinical trials.
Support supply of products to pharmaceutical partners for clinical studies.
Act as QA interface during client audits and health authority inspections.
Partner with global cross-functional teams to deliver NPI programs.
Contribute to project governance risk management and decision-making.
Review documentation ensuring it is clearaccurate andinspection-ready.
Apply Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles to mitigate risks.
Support deviation management and CAPA implementation.
Drive continuous improvement of NPI and external manufacturing quality processes.
Conduct on-site visits to CMOs to support technology transfer and QA oversight.
Batch review and release responsibility
Review of regulatory updates and corresponding maintenance and update of the QMS
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Pharmacy Chemistry or related discipline
Experience in Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated environment
Experience in NPI technology transfer validation or external manufacturing
Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
Knowledge of global regulatory requirements (China FDA EMA ICH)
Desired Characteristics
Radiopharmaceutical industry experience preferred
Ability to work in a global cross-functional matrix environment
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Solid understanding of GMP and quality systems
Strong problem-solving and risk-based decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
Additional Information
This role requires travel (approximately 1025%) to support external manufacturing activities audits and technology transfer.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus and drive ownership always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care collaboration and support.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1