Jobs · Quality Assurance · California

Sr. Specialist, QA Systems

Neurocrine Biosciences · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
Quality Assurance$97k–$133k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications? Actually the posting includes "Who We Are" (company description) which is not a section heading per rules? The rules say use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only when posting has real specific content. The posting includes "Who We Are" (company overview). That's not listed as a standard heading but could be considered "About the company". However not in list; but we could still include if content present? The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are examples; we can use other headings if appropriate? Probably we should stick to those examples. The posting includes "About The Role" heading, then "Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)" which is responsibilities. Then "Requirements". Then later salary and benefits. So we can have sections: About the role (maybe the paragraph after "About The Role"? Actually "About The Role" is a heading; we need to put content under that heading. The content after that heading is the description of role responsibilities? Actually after "About The Role" there is a paragraph: "Responsible for executing and enhancing quality systems...". Then there is "_ Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)" which is a list of duties. So we could treat "About the role" as a short paragraph, then responsibilities as a list under a heading "Responsibilities". Or we could combine. The instruction: "Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should create headings for each of those if content exists. Thus: - About the role: paragraph describing role (the first paragraph after "About The Role"). - Responsibilities: list of duties from "Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)" bullet points. - Requirements: list of requirements from "Requirements" section (the bullet list after "Requirements"). - Benefits: list of benefits from "Benefits offered include ..." paragraph. - Pay: salary range and bonus info. - Schedule: not present, so omit. - Qualifications/Skills: maybe not separate; we have requirements covering qualifications and skills. Could we split? The posting includes "Strong verbal and written communication skills..." etc. Those are within requirements. Could we make a Skills section? But we already have requirements covering them; better to keep as Requirements only. Avoid thin sections. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statement, etc. Also remove "Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer..." etc. Also remove "For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube." That's boilerplate? It's company description but maybe part of "Who We Are". It's not a heading; we can keep as part of "Who We Are" but we are not making a heading for that. However we might include a brief company overview as a paragraph before sections? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep the "Who We Are" paragraph somewhere. Since we are not making a heading for it, we could just put it as a

before the first heading. That's allowed. Thus output:

Who We Are Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

Then

About the role

Responsible for executing and enhancing quality systems and compliance activities within a GxP-regulated environment. Applies advanced knowledge to perform complex activities and ensure quality systems and processes (e.g., deviations, change control, vendor management, product complaints, document control) are executed in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) by applying advanced GxP knowledge to enhance processes, systems, and data quality. Collaborates cross-functionally, influences stakeholders within scope, supports process oversight activities, analyzes quality data and trends, and serves as a subject matter resource within the functional area.

Then responsibilities list. Then requirements list. Then benefits. Then pay. We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now format lists: each item as
  • . Ensure we preserve all bullet points. Let's extract responsibilities bullet points from "_ Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)": - Independently perform and coordinate complex activities for quality systems and processes, including document control, LMS administration, vendor management and audits, investigations, product complaints, change control, CAPA, SCAR, and deviations - Ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability of QA records through oversight of data entry, document processing, record maintenance, and reconciliation activities - Support and enhance electronic quality systems, including user support, system documentation, and implementation of system or process improvements within assigned functional scope - Review and process controlled documents and lead the revision and processing of SOPs, work instructions, and other controlled documents to ensure compliance with established standards - Support inspection and audit readiness activities, including coordination and execution of back room and inspection room support and follow-up activities - Generate, analyze, and interpret reports, metrics, trackers, and dashboards to support QA performance monitoring, data integrity, and management review - Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support project deliverables and ensure compliance with GxP requirements and company policies - Identify, assess, and escalate quality or compliance issues; support investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions - Lead discrete process improvement efforts and contribute to broader continuous improvement initiatives within the functional area - Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to less experienced team members on quality systems, processes, and documentation practices - Apply sound judgment to resolve complex issues within defined processes and escalate as appropriate - Perform other QA-related duties, as assigned Now requirements bullet points from "Requirements" section: The text: "Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in a relevant field AND 4+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing various quality assurance related activities (e.g. training, change control, investigations, systems ORMaster's Degree AND 2+ years of relevant work experience as noted aboveStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders within scopeStrong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with a high degree of accuracyAdvanced proficiency with standard computer applications and systemsAbility to analyze information, apply critical thinking, and exercise sound judgment to resolve complex issues within defined parametersAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively across teamsDemonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data and identify trendsAbility to provide guidance and support to less experienced team membersStrong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy with efficiencyStrong knowledge of quality systems and compliance processes within a GxP-regulated environment (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control, document control, supplier quality, product complaints)Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ICH, GxP, GMP, GLP, GCP)Experience with electronic quality systems (e.g., QMS, LMS), including system administration, support, and process improvementKnowledge of documentation practices, data integrity principles, and requirements for audit and inspection readinessExperience supporting audits and inspections, including preparation, coordination, and response supportDemonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancements within functional areaDemonstrated leadership skills, including leading smaller initiatives and providing mentorship or guidance to junior staffAbility to analyze quality data, metrics, and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvementOpenness to feedback and ability to incorporate guidance" We need to split into sensible bullet points. The original seems to have run-on sentences without punctuation. We need to parse them into separate items. Let's try to split by capital letters after a period? Actually there are no periods. We need to infer separate requirements. The text seems to be a list but missing punctuation. We can split by phrases like "Strong verbal and written communication skills," etc. Let's manually create bullet points: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in a relevant field AND 4+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry managing various quality assurance related activities (e.g., training, change control, investigations, systems) - OR Master's Degree AND 2+ years of relevant work experience as noted above - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders within scope - Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities with a high degree of accuracy - Advanced proficiency with standard computer applications and systems - Ability to analyze information, apply critical thinking, and exercise sound judgment to resolve complex issues within defined parameters - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively across teams - Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data and identify trends - Ability to provide guidance and support to less experienced team members - Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy with efficiency - Strong knowledge of quality systems and compliance processes within a GxP-regulated environment (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control, document control, supplier quality, product complaints) - Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ICH, GxP, GMP, GLP, GCP) - Experience with electronic quality systems (e.g., QMS, LMS), including system administration, support, and process improvement - Knowledge of documentation practices, data integrity principles, and requirements for audit and inspection readiness - Experience supporting audits and inspections, including preparation, coordination, and response support - Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement enhancements within functional area - Demonstrated leadership skills, including leading smaller initiatives and providing mentorship or guidance to junior staff - Ability to analyze quality data, metrics, and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement - Openness to feedback and ability to incorporate guidance That seems comprehensive. Now benefits: "Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans." We can make a list: - Retirement savings plan (with company match) - Paid vacation - Holiday and personal days - Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave - Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage (per plan terms) Now pay: "The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $97,000.00-$133,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience
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