Product Compliance Specialist
Job Description
Job Function Summary:
Involves staffing, administering or managing research oversight and compliance committee activities related to research activities such as human subjects, animal use and care, conflict of interest and export control. Reviews research protocols for use in specific fields, assists in writing and reviewing protocols, and compliance with federal, state, and University mandated laws, regulations and policies.
Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope
The Product Compliance Professional will represent the Regulatory Sponsor (UCSF) and provide strategic oversight of contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) supporting a complex, double-blinded, randomized, multi-site adaptive platform trial evaluating multiple investigational agents in parallel. This role serves as the lead for cGMP compliance, Quality Assurance (QA), and Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) regulatory oversight on behalf of UCSF.
The position is responsible for comprehensive review and oversight of all CMO deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual Statements of Work and applicable regulatory standards, as well as coordination of clinical supply production across multiple manufacturing campaigns. The individual will oversee investigational product forecasting and supply planning, manage technical risk, interpret and resolve manufacturing and quality issues, and provide strategic recommendations prior to submission of materials to the study funder, the U.S. Department of Defense. The role requires ongoing cross-functional engagement with CMO manufacturing and IRT teams, the Regulatory Sponsor, and federal stakeholders to ensure alignment, quality, and timely execution.
| % of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) | Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
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| 25% | Yes | Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure the CMO’s seamless product development
Expanded Responsibilities:
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| 25% | Yes | Manage the CMO’s project timelines and budgets related to CMC activities.
Expanded Responsibilities:
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| 25% | Yes | Oversight of the CMO’s deliverables related to ensure all aspects of manufacturing, testing, and analytical development meet stringent regulatory requirements.
Expanded Responsibilities:
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| 25% | Yes | Initiates and designs the development and revision of operating procedures, policies,Oversight of the CMO’s deliverables related to develop and submit CMC sections of regulatory dossiers to agencies like the FDA and EMA.
Expanded Responsibilities:
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related areas
- 5 years of related experience
- Demonstrated self-discipline and independent judgment completing highly complex, broadly defined assignments
- Advanced knowledge and ability to apply all relevant Federal, state, and university regulations policies, and federal guidance documents
- Advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research design, scientific research concepts and terminology
- Strong scientific knowledge in areas like analytical development and process development
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management
- Proficiency in communicating complex scientific data to technical and non-technical audiences
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and GMP principles
- Strong proficiency in public speaking, and writing
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in related area and / or equivalent experience and training.
- Relevant compliance certification (if applicable) preferred.