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SHAHID HUSSAIN

Arlington,MA

Summary

Highly experienced professional specializing in supplier quality management and development within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Provides quality support for clinical/commercial research GMP-related materials, including single-use supplies, equipment API, raw materials, and chemicals. Qualifications include conducting risk-based supplier quality audits, coordinating with suppliers for material and process validation, and reviewing documentation for accuracy, legibility, traceability, and consistency. Manages supplier change notifications, maintains approved supplier/vendor lists (ASL) and new supplier approval processes. Handles corrective action requests (SCAR), supplier performance evaluations, and the creation/revision of quality agreements. Skilled in monitoring risk, reviewing raw materials specifications (RMS), addressing critical quality issues, deviations, non-conforming materials, and conducting root cause analysis. Manages change control, CAPA management, complaints & recalls and actively supports continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives,

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist (Operations) - Supplier Qualification for Incoming Material

GSK
11.2023 - 11.2024

Company Overview: GSK is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that engages in the research and clinical phases of vaccine development and general drug products

  • Approval of suppliers, incoming materials, and service providers
  • Managed supplier interaction, material qualification, and root cause analysis for vendor material management programs (Biologic's/Vaccine)
  • Conducted material qualifications by reading specifications, engaging suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and completeness and dispositions for all incoming raw materials supplies, including the Material Documentation File (MDF), and completed the QA disposition checklist
  • Planned, sourced, labeled, and packaged materials, working closely with manufacturing operations and QC.
  • Performed identification and assessment of new vendors, quality agreement revisions, and the Approved Supplier List (ASL) maintenance
  • Participated in internal and external supplier audits, ensuring supplier validations met quality standards
  • Led CAPA processes, including discrepancy reporting, deviations, and corrective/preventive actions for nonconforming materials or services
  • Reviewed and resolved supplier change notifications (SCN) and monitored SCAR/incident actions
  • Supported line operations and provided supplier validation oversight, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standard.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
  • Established strong working relationships with development teams, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated rapid identification and resolution of quality issues.

Sr. QA Specialist (Warehouse Operations)

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Performed internal and external supplier audits, including scheduling, preparation, and follow-ups
  • Conducted risk assessments for discrepancies, deviations, and non-conformance material reports (NCMR)
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers, qualify materials, and ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Managed supplier interaction to evaluate material consistency, specifications, and process validation
  • Executed CAPA processes to address quality concerns in material handling and supplier performance
  • Reviewed material qualifications, dock receipt reports, and onboarding documentation accuracy & compliance.
  • Assisted in root cause analysis investigations, leading to more efficient problem-solving techniques within the team.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.


Sr. Quality Assurance (Compliance)

Catalent Pharma Solutions
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted internal and external GMP audits, supporting compliance with quality systems and regulatory standards
  • Reviewed and approved supplier validations, material specifications, and CAPA-related documentation
  • Performed risk assessments for material qualification and supplier-related discrepancies
  • Supported implementation of electronic quality systems and generated metrics for management review
  • Facilitated supplier interaction to address quality issues and improve material qualification processes
  • Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.

Supplier Quality Assurance Release Auditor

Lantheus Medical Imaging
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Released lots of APIs, intermediates, and drug products by reviewing records and conducting material qualifications
  • Managed supplier interactions, material risk assessments, and validation processes
  • Reviewed specifications and engaged with suppliers to resolve quality issues through CAPA processes
  • Disposed of materials and approved changes through validation and change control
  • Conducted investigations, including root cause analysis, for supplier-related non-conformances
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.

Sr. Auditor Quality System & Compliance

Fresenius (Medical Devices)
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Conducted GMP audits to ensure compliance with US FDA regulations, ISO standards, and MDR/IVDR requirements
  • Reviewed material specifications, conducted supplier process validation, and ensured adherence to quality
  • Performed risk assessments for material qualifications and evaluated supply chain compliance
  • Collaborated with suppliers to ensure process validation and material consistency
  • Supported CAPA processes, line support, and supplier validation activities
  • Prepared working papers, reports, and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
Harrisburg, PA
08.2020

Master of Science - Regulatory Affairs & Health Policy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Balochistan
Quetta, Pakistan
08.2007

Skills

  • CGMP Compliance
  • Quality Auditor
  • Supplier Audit Management
  • QA Product Release
  • Deviations / RCA / CAPA / CC
  • Quality System Regulations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • FDA 21 CFR 210, 211, 21 CFR 820 QSR, and ISO standards 13485:2016
  • CGMP regulations FDA 21 CFR 210, 211, 21 CFR 820 QSR, and ISO standards 13485:2016
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word / Excel

Certification

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) #3926539 Sep2024 – Sep2027
  • World Health Organization (WHO) Certification Global Learning Opportunities for Vaccine Quality "GMP Inspection" KFDA. Seoul S. Korea. March2010

Timeline

Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist (Operations) - Supplier Qualification for Incoming Material

GSK
11.2023 - 11.2024

Sr. QA Specialist (Warehouse Operations)

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
03.2023 - 05.2023

Sr. Quality Assurance (Compliance)

Catalent Pharma Solutions
05.2022 - 03.2023

Supplier Quality Assurance Release Auditor

Lantheus Medical Imaging
06.2021 - 03.2022

Sr. Auditor Quality System & Compliance

Fresenius (Medical Devices)
03.2020 - 08.2020

Master of Science - Project Management

Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

Master of Science - Regulatory Affairs & Health Policy

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Balochistan
SHAHID HUSSAIN