Finished Goods Control Specialist

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how this role will make an impact:

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here’s how the QC Finished Goods Control Specialist role will make an impact:

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of finished products in compliance with cGMP and GLP standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of results by adhering to established methods, procedures, and data integrity requirements.
• Possess hands-on knowledge of laboratory instruments (HPLC, GC, UV, IR, KF, etc.).
• Perform review and verification of analytical results to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Making trend analysis in validation and finished product studies.
• Track and manage the lifecycle of laboratory columns, including usage and replacement.
• Manage reference standards in the laboratory, including inventory tracking, ordering, and control.
• Oversee procurement processes and inventory management for laboratory materials, including chemicals, columns, reference standards, and consumables.
• Support method validation and transfer activities as required.
• Prepare and review documentation, such as analytical reports, test methods, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to troubleshooting and investigating out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the laboratory to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience as an analyst in a Quality Control Laboratory in a Pharmaceutical company.
• Knowledge and experience with HPLC/UPLC/GC/UV/IR/KF instruments.
• Familiarity with Empower 3 software is an advantage.
• Understanding of cGMP, GLP, and Data Integrity principles.
• Experience and knowledge in Cleaning Validation, Method Validation and Analytical Method Transfer activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in technical writing and preparing reports.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong evidence of problem-solving/trouble-shooting skills.
• Strong analytical skills, good relationship management and change agility.
• Able to effectively function and lead in a cross-functional team environment. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Able to meet requirements with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Strong technical writing ability. Writes clearly and informatively, able to express complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and adhere to tight deadlines. Comprehensive working knowledge of theory, function and operation of production and quality systems

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why Viatris?

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility