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ROXANNE FANCHER

Denver,CO

Summary

Detail oriented Senior Quality Specialist with 7 years of experience in GMP regulated environments, specializing in complaint investigations, nonconformance management and CAPA oversight. Proven expertise in conducting data driven investigations to identify systemic issues and implement effective corrective actions. Adept at leading complex investigations while supporting audit readiness and ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO 13485 standards through strategic cross-functional collaboration. Committed to driving quality improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Specialist

Terumo BCT
08.2022 - Current

Lead complex nonconformance & CAPA investigations, performing in depth root cause analysis and ensuring timely, compliant and well documented corrective actions aligned with cGMP and internal standards.

  • Oversaw full lifecycle of CAPA process, ensuring timely progression, accurate documentation, and effective verification. Also implemented corrective actions that saw a reduction in verification of effectiveness failure rates from 33% to 0% in the span of 8 months.
  • Analyzed complaint trends and data to identify systemic issues, implementing continuous improvement projects to enhance product and process quality.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to resolve complex product quality issues and implement sustainable process improvements. Many of which were adopted across multiple sites internationally.
  • Support and participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of findings in alignment with cGMP and ISO 13485 requirements.

Quality Assurance Manager

Octapharma
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Played a key role in successful launch of eight new centers across the region, driving quality and compliance readiness, supporting operational implementation, training staff, and ensuring new locations met regulatory and organizational requirements prior to opening.
  • Led quality assurance activities in high volume, highly regulated environment, where I maintained a strong audit compliance record, managing and supporting internal and external audits with zero major observations.
  • Identified quality system gaps through metrics analysis and implemented process improvements, including revising several SOPs to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Developed comprehensive reports on quality issues and trends, providing actionable recommendations for corrective actions.

Medical Laboratory Manager

Archer DX
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted quality control testing and sample processing with HPLC, LCMS, and UV-VIS spectroscopy to ensure product integrity.
  • Supported manufacturing and laboratory operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to established protocols.
  • Diagnosed sources of error and executed corrective actions, enhancing process reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado
Denver

Skills

  • Nonconformance and CAPA Management
  • Complaint investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Investigation planning
  • Data analysis
  • ISO 13485 regulatory knowledge
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Audit Support & Inspection Readiness
  • Risk Assessment and Quality Decision Making
  • Risk assessment
  • Training development
  • CAPA management

Accomplishments

  • Drove CAPA effectiveness improvements by implementing standardized evaluation frameworks, reducing ineffective CAPAs from 33% to 0% within four months and strengthening overall QMS compliance and performance.
  • Identified gaps in Verification of Effectiveness planning and implemented structured improvements to ensure alignment with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
  • Supported audit readiness and compliance activities, contributing to successful internal and external audit outcomes with minimal findings.
  • Developed and implemented standardized approaches to investigation quality and CAPA oversight, improving consistency, documentation quality and overall QMS effectiveness.

Timeline

Senior Quality Specialist

Terumo BCT
08.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager

Octapharma
04.2020 - 08.2022

Medical Laboratory Manager

Archer DX
01.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Colorado
ROXANNE FANCHER