PerkinElmer

OneSource Account Quality Specialist

PerkinElmer$80K — $90K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years in quality assurance in a GxP/pharmaceutical environment
  • Experience with QMS processes: deviations, CAPA, change control, and audits
  • Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and compliance expectations
  • Fluent in English with solid communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority
  • Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Stakeholder management expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective implementation and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Agreement
  • Monitor compliance and drive resolution of quality gaps and risks
  • Act as the primary on-site quality Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Lead quality activities across account teams and promote a quality culture
  • Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits, preparing for inspections
  • Oversee investigations and corrective action plans (CAPA) for quality events
  • Own the site quality training program and ensure compliance across teams.

Benefits

  • Support for continuous professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative working environment with a focus on quality culture
  • Opportunities to influence quality practices without direct authority
  • Exposure to various quality management processes in a dynamic industry
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance.
Full Job Description
Job Title
OneSource Account Quality Specialist
Location(s)
GSK (Haleon) (Richmond) - Customer Site VA

Job Description

QMS Oversight & Compliance
  • Ensure effective implementation and adherence to the QMS and Quality Agreement
  • Monitor compliance, identify risks, and drive resolution of gaps
  • Partner with customer quality to maintain and update the Quality Agreement

Quality Leadership & Coordination
  • Act as the primary on-site quality SME and escalation point
  • Lead and coordinate quality activities across the account team
  • Promote a strong quality culture and influence without direct authority

Auditing & Inspection Readiness (Proactive Focus)
  • Plan and conduct internal, supplier, and process audits
  • Support customer, self-inspections, and regulatory inspections
  • Track audit findings, non-conformances, and CAPA effectiveness

Deviation, CAPA & Change Control (Reactive Support)
  • Oversee and support investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA
  • Ensure timely closure of quality events with minimal operational impact
  • Review and approve quality records in line with delegated authority

Training & Quality Awareness
  • Own the site quality training program with site leadership
  • Deliver GMP and QMS training and ensure compliance and effectiveness
  • Drive awareness and accountability for quality across all site employees

Supplier Quality Oversight
  • Support supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring
  • Ensure supplier compliance with QMS and Quality Agreement
  • Address supplier-related quality issues with stakeholders

Continuous Improvement
  • Support delivery of the site quality plan and improvement initiatives
  • Analyze quality trends and drive actions to enhance performance
  • Report on quality metrics and audit outcomes to stakeholders

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience with a minimum 3 years' experience in quality assurance within a GxP/pharmaceutical environment
  • Demonstrated experience with QMS processes (deviations, CAPA, change control, audits)
  • Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory expectations
  • Must communicate fluently in English.
  • Ability to lead and influence without direct authority
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


Preferred Characteristics
  • Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems in GxP environments
  • Proficiency in auditing (internal, supplier, and external inspection readiness)
  • Solid understanding of GMP regulations and Good Documentation Practices
  • Ability to balance proactive and reactive quality priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in SAP, ServiceMax, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent certification
  • Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience working in customer-embedded or outsourced service environments

Working Environment
  • Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
  • Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.
  • Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
  • May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.


The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $80,000 to $90,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer, Inc. is an American multinational corporation focused in the business areas of diagnostics, life science research, food, environmental and industrial testing. The company provides instruments, reagents, software, services and consumables for laboratory workflow. PerkinElmer operates in 190 countries and has over 13,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about PerkinElmer
Size
16,700 employees
Market Cap
$17.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$727.8 million
Founded
1931
5 Year Trend
+19.1%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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