Remote Senior QA Leader - Pharmaceutical Quality & Compliance

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Generous PTO and remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead global quality systems on a remote-first basis. This strategic role focuses on GMP, ICH, and FDA compliance, shaping a culture of excellence across distributed teams.

You will oversee QMS, audits, CAPA, change control, and supplier quality, while mentoring the QA organization and collaborating with regulatory affairs to ensure inspections readiness and product safety.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a life science field.
• 10+ years of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Management experience.
• Deep knowledge of GMP (FDA/EMA/SAHPRA) and ICH guidelines.
• Proven experience in establishing QMS, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Strong leadership for motivating and guiding remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive QMS in line with global regulatory standards.
• Oversee QA operations: batch record review, deviation management, CAPA, and change control.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Develop and deliver quality training programs across departments.
• Monitor quality metrics and report on compliance status and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs to align quality systems with submission requirements.
• Manage supplier quality agreements and conduct supplier audits.
• Investigate quality issues and perform root cause analysis with CAPA.
• Promote a strong quality culture and provide leadership to the QA team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

QA management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology or related life science

Tools

Quality management software

Audit tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager to lead global quality systems on a remote-first basis. This strategic role focuses on GMP, ICH, and FDA compliance, shaping a culture of excellence across distributed teams.

You will oversee QMS, audits, CAPA, change control, and supplier quality, while mentoring the QA organization and collaborating with regulatory affairs to ensure inspections readiness and product safety.