Global QA Portfolio Lead - GxP & Quality Systems

ACTalent; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Professional to lead global quality projects in a regulated GxP setting. You will drive end-to-end planning, optimize Quality Systems, and deliver executive-level reporting across a cross-functional network.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in Quality/QA within pharma/biotech/medical devices, plus strong governance, KPIs, and change management experience. This is a hybrid role based in Foster City, CA with a contract arrangement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Quality, Quality Systems, Project Management or regulated environments with BS
• 6+ years with MS in related field
• Experience managing global quality projects or portfolios
• Experience with governance and executive reporting
• PMP and Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee global Quality project portfolios and ensure visibility and alignment.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead end-to-end planning of global quality initiatives with detailed plans and resources.
• Collaborate with leaders to track progress and communicate outcomes.
• Drive Quality Systems enhancements and platform integrations.
• Provide executive-level reporting and drive data-driven decisions.
• Define and track KPIs related to project success and quality outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and improvements in Quality.
• Apply Organizational Change Management to ensure adoption and readiness.
• Mentor junior Quality staff and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Global project management

Risk management

KPI tracking

Stakeholder management

Communication to execs

Quality systems

GxP compliance

Problem solving

Leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences/engineering/chemistry/biology

Master’s degree in science/engineering/quality-related discipline

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Senior Quality Assurance Professional to lead global quality projects in a regulated GxP setting. You will drive end-to-end planning, optimize Quality Systems, and deliver executive-level reporting across a cross-functional network.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in Quality/QA within pharma/biotech/medical devices, plus strong governance, KPIs, and change management experience. This is a hybrid role based in Foster City, CA with a contract arrangement.