Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (CMC)

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Interview prep

• Walk a CMC deviation or batch-record review you led end to end.
• Explain how you detect documentation discrepancies and escalate.
• Describe inspecting product or process data against written specs.
• Show clear written recommendations from an inspection or investigation.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you already own regulated QA documentation, CMC or manufacturing quality, and formal investigation write-ups. Weak fit if you only know test automation or non-regulated product QA without compliance record systems.

Day in the role

As Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (CMC) at Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, Middlesex County (on-site), your day centers on CMC quality: reviewing batch, process, and change records; checking manufactured or processed materials against specifications; writing inspection or investigation reports and action recommendations; and flagging discrepancies in documentation. Expect evidence-style review—collect, evaluate, and preserve records that support release, CAPA, and compliance decisions rather than shop-floor production work.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize: GMP/CMC documentation rigor; discrepancy and investigation writing; product/process specification checks; evidence handling for audits. No certification resources were provided in DATA, so skip paid cert targets until a specific CMC/QA cert is required by Anika.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site (remote flag 0) in Bedford, Middlesex County.

What does CMC mean here?

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls—quality oversight of manufacturing-related controls, records, and compliance, not consumer app testing.

What occupational tasks map to the job?

Core overlaps with O*NET Quality Assurance Specialist work: examining records, inspecting products against specs, and preparing inspection or investigation reports (source).

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
• Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
• Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
• Investigate alleged license or permit violations.
• Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
• Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.
• Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.
• Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: anikatherapeutics.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

I'll write the original HTML job description now. Anika Therapeutics is hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (CMC) to join our team in Bedford, Middlesex County — a hands-on role for a quality professional who thrives at the intersection of CMC development, manufacturing, and global regulatory compliance. About the Role As a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (CMC) at Anika Therapeutics, you will act as a trusted quality partner across the product lifecycle. Based on-site in Bedford, Middlesex County, you will lend deep GMP expertise to development, testing, manufacturing, and supply chain functions, helping ensure that every activity meets internal standards and the expectations of regulators worldwide. Key Responsibilities Deliver quality assurance oversight spanning CMC development, Quality Control, and Analytical Development. Support manufacturing and supply chain operations to confirm ongoing adherence to GMP requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on GMP quality systems and CMC-related quality matters. Help maintain alignment with global regulatory requirements and company quality policies. Partner cross-functionally to identify, assess, and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle. Qualifications Proven background in pharmaceutical or biotech quality assurance, with an emphasis on CMC. Strong working knowledge of GMP quality systems and regulatory compliance frameworks. Familiarity with Quality Control, Analytical Development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and collaborate effectively across technical teams. Comfortable working on-site in Bedford, Middlesex County in a full-time capacity. About Anika Therapeutics Anika Therapeutics develops and manufactures therapeutic products, with a commitment to quality and rigorous regulatory standards. This Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (CMC) opening is a full-time, on-site position based at our Bedford, Middlesex County location. How to Apply Ready to advance your quality career with Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, Middlesex County? View the full listing and apply here.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Bedford, Middlesex County, hybrid, or fully remote?