GLP Quality Expert

Kelly Services; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a GLP QA Expert to lead complex audits and oversee quality systems in Somerset, NJ. You will mentor junior QA staff, drive continuous improvement, and own QA focus areas such as vendor qualifications or process audits.

You will ensure GLP compliance, support regulatory inspections, and contribute to QMS development while maintaining high inspection readiness across departments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GLP and regulatory expectations to ensure compliance.
• Ability to lead audits, assess quality risks, and drive CAPAs.
• Experience mentoring junior QA staff and contributing to QMS.
• Ability to participate in inspections and sponsor audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, document, and follow up on complex audits (study, facility, process, system) and vendor qualifications.
• Prepare and finalize Quality Assurance Statements and related quality docs.
• Support regulatory inspections and sponsor audits, coordinating activities.
• Own QA focus areas such as Vendor Qualifications or Process Audits.
• Conduct risk assessments and advise on critical business decisions.
• Lead or support investigations into deviations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure GLP compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Mentor QA staff and support onboarding and training.
• Represent QA in cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Participate in audit planning, scheduling, and risk-based prioritization.
• Support QMS development and maintenance and maintain inspection readiness.
• Improve audit methodologies, tools, templates, and processes.

Skills

Quality & Regulatory Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Leadership & Mentoring

Assertiveness & Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Ownership & Accountability

Job description

GLP QA Expert – Somerset NJ

Position Summary

Act as an experienced quality expert responsible for ensuring compliance with GLP requirements, applicable regulatory guidelines, and internal quality systems. The role independently leads complex audits, manages quality challenges and non-conformities, supports inspection readiness, and drives continuous improvement across departments.

In addition to conducting and overseeing quality activities, the GLP QA Manager serves as a mentor and resource to junior QA staff, contributes to the development of the QMS, and takes ownership of a designated QA focus area such as Vendor Qualifications, Process Audits, or Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute, document, and follow up on complex study, facility, process, and system audits , as well as vendor qualifications.
• Prepare, review, and finalize Quality Assurance Statements and other quality documentation.
• Facilitate and support regulatory inspections and sponsor audits , including preparation, coordination, and follow-up activities.
• Take ownership of an assigned QA focus area , such as Vendor Qualifications, Process Audits, Continuous Improvement, or another area aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conduct quality risk assessments, evaluate potential impacts, and provide quality input to critical business and operational decisions.
• Lead or support investigations into deviations, non-compliances, and quality issues, including root-cause analysis and development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess compliance with GLP requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to QA Officers and junior QA staff, including participation in onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Represent QA in cross-functional and interdepartmental quality initiatives.
• Contribute to audit planning, scheduling, and prioritization based on risk and business needs.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of QMS.
• Maintain a high level of inspection readiness across relevant departments and processes. Proactively identify and resolve quality issues and develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• Develop and improve audit methodologies, tools, templates, and processes to enhance QA effectiveness and consistency.

Core Competencies

• Quality & Regulatory Expertise: Applies strong knowledge of GLP and regulatory expectations to ensure sustained compliance.
• Analytical Thinking: Thoroughly evaluates information, identifies trends and root causes, and reaches well-supported conclusions.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across departments, functions, and organizational levels.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Provides guidance and support to junior QA staff and contributes positively to team development.
• Assertiveness & Collaboration: Confidently raises quality concerns while maintaining constructive and supportive relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to strengthen quality systems, audit practices, and organizational processes.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and QA focus areas and follows through to completion.

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