Quality Manager

Research Group

$90K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Engineering/Technical preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Control, and/or Assurance.
  • 1+ years of leadership or management experience.
  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Familiar with CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of design controls, risk management (FMEA), and validation processes.
  • Proven track record supporting audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a culture of accountability in the Quality team.
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) adhering to ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
  • Serve as Management Representative during ISO and certification audits.
  • Analyze quality data to identify improvement opportunities and report metrics to leadership.
  • Manage document control, change management, and CAPA processes.
  • Implement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements effectively.
  • Act as a liaison to regulatory teams to align quality programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Quality team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with values.
  • Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820), and applicable global regulations.
  • Serve as Management Representative for ISO and certification audits, leading all internal and external audits, including ISO, FDA, and customer audits.
  • Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities; develop and report quality metrics to leadership to ensure visibility and accountability.
  • Ensure effective document control, change management, and CAPA processes.
  • Identify, implement, and ensure compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a liaison with regulatory teams to ensure alignment of quality programs and standards.
  • Lead quality engineering activities, including design controls, risk management, and verification/validation support.
  • Provide expertise in statistical sampling, analysis, and process controls to improve product quality.
  • Ensure Design History Files (DHFs), Device Master Records (DMRs), and Device History Records (DHRs) are complete and compliant.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure quality is embedded from concept through commercialization.
  • Support supplier quality management, including assessments, monitoring, and corrective actions.


Qualifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Engineering / Technical undergrad and/or advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Control and/or Assurance.
  • 1+ years of experience in Leadership or Management
  • Must come from a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Knowledge of design controls, risk management (FMEA), verification, and validation processes.
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.


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