CAPA Manager
Company: Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract
Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with
pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile
injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington,
Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of
delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized
vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile
crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small
molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for
reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into
patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality
and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the
highest quality and regulatory standards. While our primary focus
is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including
formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global
regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to
help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to
patients worldwide. Why join Team Simtra? Because we: Make it
HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing
new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our
customers. Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice
and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve
problems in new ways. Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high
standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer,
their patients, and our team members. Make it COUNT – We take pride
in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on
challenges big and small to improve patient health. This role: The
CAPA Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Corrective
and Preventive Action (CAPA) Quality System to ensure compliance
with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements. This role
oversees investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of
effective corrective and preventive actions across the
organization. The CAPA Manager collaborates with cross-functional
teams and serves as a key point of contact for CAPA-related
activities. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Quality. The
responsibilities: Serve as the CAPA Program Owner, ensuring
compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines. Oversee
day-to-day operation of the CAPA Quality System, including
recurring CAPA meetings and timely closure of CAPAs. Lead and
facilitate investigations for deviations. Utilize structured
problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) to identify
root causes and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.
Review and approve CAPA documentation for completeness and
accuracy. Escalate quality issues to Sr. Manager, Quality or
Quality Director as necessary. Train and qualify deviation authors,
CAPA and Continuous Improvement (CI) owners and approvers to ensure
competency in investigation and documentation processes. Trend
overall CAPA metrics and perform root cause analysis on system
performance to identify systemic issues and drive continuous
improvement. Prepare and present CAPA metrics and trend reports for
management review and regulatory inspections. Provide training and
guidance to personnel on CAPA processes and best practices. Support
internal, client, and regulatory audits related to CAPA activities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality functions,
and Engineering to ensure alignment and timely resolution of CAPA
actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the
CAPA system and overall quality performance. The qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science-related field
with a minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or medical device industry
experience, including management experience OR master’s degree with
3 years of pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience
Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines. Proven
experience managing CAPA systems and leading investigations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quality data, trend
metrics, and identify systemic issues using analytical tools.
Familiarity with electronic quality management systems (e.g.,
Veeva, TrackWise) and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data
visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Excel advanced functions,
Power BI) is a plus. Physical / safety requirements: Duties may
require overtime work, including nights and weekends. Position may
require sitting or standing for long periods of time. In return,
you’ll be eligible for [1] : Day One Benefits Medical & Dental
Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Spouse Life Insurance Child Life
Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Time
Off Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave and
more Adoption Reimbursement Program Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program Community and Volunteer Service Program
Employee Ownership Plan Additional Benefits Short and Long-Term
Disability Insurance Voluntary Insurance Benefits Vision Coverage
Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Insurance Identity
Theft Protection Legal and more Onsite Campus Amenities Workout
Facility Cafeteria Credit Union [1] Current benefit offerings are
in effect through 12/31/26 Disclaimer This job description is
intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the
duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right
to make modifications based on business requirements. Equal
Employment Opportunity Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran
status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected
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