MS&T Specialist – Deviations Investigator

Our Client, a Pharmaceuticals company, is looking for a MS&T Specialist – Deviations Investigator for their Davie, FL location. Responsibilities:

• All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Lead and/or co-author cGMP investigations for OSD manufacturing and complex operations (deviations/nonconformances/atypical events), ensuring clear problem statements, accurate timelines, and timely closure in the quality system.

• Coordinate event triage and immediate actions, including containment and escalation, and support batch disposition decisions with Operations, Engineering, QC, and QA.

• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing, engineering, and laboratory evidence (e.g., batch records, equipment/maintenance logs, MES/SCADA/historian data, calibrations, environmental monitoring, and test results) to establish event sequence and contributing factors.

• Facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis using structured tools (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, fault tree as applicable) and document technically sound, compliant conclusions and product impact assessments.

• Define, document, and track CAPAs (correction/corrective/preventive actions) with appropriate due dates and effectiveness checks; support on-the-floor verification and implementation to prevent recurrence.

• Prepare clear, complete investigation/CAPA records; support trending and continuous improvement; and participate in audit/inspection readiness by providing evidence packages and responses (while maintaining required training and safe work practices).

Requirements:

• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with relevant experience supporting investigations within pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering, and/or QC laboratories; oral solid dosage (OSD) experience preferred.

• Experience using electronic quality systems and manufacturing/laboratory data systems (e.g., deviation/CAPA systems, MES, LIMS, historian/trending tools, AI tools) to support investigations, trending, and effectiveness monitoring preferred

• OSD manufacturing and complex process/equipment knowledge sufficient to investigate events across Production, Engineering, and QC (e.g., blending, granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation, and supporting utilities).

• Strong Technical writing and documentation skills (deviations/nonconformances, OOS/OOT as applicable, product impact assessments, CAPA, and effectiveness checks) using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Knowledge of cGMP, pharmaceutical quality systems, and data integrity expectations applicable to investigations, CAPA, and inspection readiness.

• Analytical and problem-solving capability using structured root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, fault tree) to separate symptoms from true root causes.

• Ability to interpret and trend manufacturing/equipment/lab data using available systems and tools (e.g., eQMS, MES, LIMS, historian/trending tools, Excel/dashboards) to support risk-based decisions.

• Effective cross-functional facilitation and communication skills, including managing multiple investigations, aligning stakeholders, and clearly presenting complex technical information.

• Proactively works on problems of a moderate to complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge and evaluation of various known and unknown factors.

• Seeks out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.

• Acts independently and proactively to recommend and administer methods and procedures for problem resolution.

• Able to identify solutions to general problems through collaboration and creativity.

• This role will focus heavily on internal troubleshooting within Client and require frequent cross-functional collaboration. The individual should be confident in navigating conversations across teams, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively and proactively.

• Minimum Master’s degree

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits

• Referral Program

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.