Senior Specialist II, Quality Assurance

A career at Resilience is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to change the future. Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made . We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.   For more information, please visit www.resilience.com Position Summary The Senior Specialist II, Quality Assurance (Blue Ash), is responsible for providing technical and operational quality oversight and support across inspection, assembly, packaging, incoming quality control, and product release activities. This role ensures compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards through oversight of the inspection, assembly, and packaging of pharmaceuticals and combination products. This position requires a blend of strong technical expertise, quality assurance knowledge, and leadership capabilities to effectively collaborate across departments and lead initiatives that enhance product quality and process efficiency. Responsibilities include performing and overseeing production processes, sampling and testing activities, maintaining quality records and documentation; supporting technology and design transfers; troubleshooting quality-related issues, material and batch disposition, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of quality objectives. This role requires advanced technical expertise, to be able to provide quality oversight of validation, investigations, change controls, and technology/design transfer. They may work independently or lead specialized projects, providing high-level strategic insight and technical advice. Responsibilities Provide quality oversight for complex and/or higher-level investigations, change controls, validation protocols, and technology transfer documents, ensuring adherence to established specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical quality oversight, review, and approval of complex and higher-level validation documents including validation plans, requirement documents (URS, FS, SRA, SLIA, and ACA), protocols, data analysis, discrepancies, and final reports. Provide hands-on support and act as an SME and/or host during internal, regulatory, and customer audits and inspections. Provide quality oversight and approval for manufacturing, laboratory, and quality system activities, including batch disposition, material sampling and disposition, investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and validation activities. Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and applicable regulatory standards through review of documentation, monitoring of quality systems, and support of inspection, assembly, packaging, testing, and release operations. Perform reviews and approvals of investigation initial impact assessments to determine the classification of deviations. Support of these investigations will also include; collaboration during root cause analyses sessions, resolution of product quality issues, and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as the Quality representative and subject matter expert for cross-functional projects, technology transfers, process improvements, audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions. Review, approve, and maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, specifications, validation documents, and quality metrics to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Support incoming material and component quality activities, including inspection, sampling, testing, and release decisions, while ensuring adherence to established quality standards. Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure consistent execution of quality systems, successful project delivery, and uninterrupted product flow. Provide technical guidance, training, and direction to technicians and team members, promoting compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of quality. Utilize quality and business systems (e.g., SAP, MAXIMO, CMMS, electronic quality management systems) to support documentation, inventory management, data analysis, metrics reporting, and quality decision-making. Collaborate with MSAT, Project Management, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of new products and technologies into the manufacturing process. Assist in the review and approval of new product introductions, ensuring quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle. Lead risk assessments (e.g. pFMEA) and implement strategies for mitigating technical and quality risks associated with manufacturing processes. Training and mentoring junior members of the QA organization and providing QA coaching to other non-QA employees within the area(s) supported. Minimum Qualifications Advanced technical expertise in the qualification of equipment, utilities, facilities, technology transfer, statistical analysis, investigation techniques, development, and risk management methodology and process validation, and/or Quality oversight in these disciplines.  In-depth knowledge of current industry best practices and regulatory guidance expectations regarding technology transfer and validation, including the ability to interpret and apply that guidance to novel or ambiguous situations.  Demonstrated ability to independently apply regulatory requirements to complex compliance decisions in a regulated environment (21 CFR 210, 211, 4, 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, EMA, PDA, ICH, etc.) Knowledge of Design Controls and demonstrated ability to lead change management for changes spanning multiple functions or sites Demonstrated leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning, including the ability to determine resources and