Lead Investigator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Cincinnati, OH (Job ID US3614676_BH9971207)

Description

Experienced in Deviation Remediation? Lead Pharma Investigations in a 6-12 month Contract Role w/ Benefits – Apply Now!

Now Hiring: Lead Investigators – Pharma Manufacturing (Deviation Management)
Location: Cincinnati, OH (onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract
Pay Rate: $40-45/hour + benefits

Kelly Scientific is currently partnering with a leading pharmaceutical organization to recruit multiple Lead Investigators with strong backgrounds in pharmaceutical manufacturing. These professionals will be responsible for supporting non-critical deviation remediation efforts. Ideal candidates will bring a combination of technical insight, investigative rigor, and collaboration skills to drive resolution and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structured, methodical investigations from initiation to closure, ensuring defined scopes, strategies, and timelines.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, outlining issue definitions, potential product impact, root cause analysis, and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to:
  • Align on communication and investigation strategies.
  • Develop actionable problem statements and investigation plans.
  • Select tools and methodologies for root cause determination.
  • Drive solution development and implementation, including effectiveness checks.
• Engage both internal and external subject matter experts to enhance investigation quality and turnaround time.
• Escalate significant issues as needed and manage priorities to meet critical timelines.
• Fulfill additional tasks as required to support investigation excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly analyze technical information and lead thorough investigations.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with an emphasis on technical writing.
• Self-driven and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership throughout the investigation lifecycle.
• Able to navigate and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with QMS platforms such as Veeva (or quickly learn them).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with common problem-solving and root cause analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of cGMP standards and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience specifically related to Quality Deviation Management.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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