Manager, Quality Management System and Supplier Quality (Remote)

CellCarta; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Vacation and personal days

Group insurance

Employer RRSP match

Annual incentive plan

Telemedicine service

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Career advancement

Job summary

CellCarta seeks a Manager, Quality Management System and Supplier Quality to lead QMS development and sustainment while harmonizing quality procedures and supplier programs. The role supports external audits and regulatory alignment in a 100% remote setting with cross‑functional collaboration.

The position emphasizes supplier qualification, audit management, and quality agreements, requiring fluency in English and French, strong communication and project management in GMP/GCLP environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' industry or related experience, 2 years of audit experience.
• Knowledge and experience with supplier quality systems GCLP and GMP requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO15189 framework and CAP/CLIA requirements.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers and aligning on a quality agreement framework.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for different stages of development and global regulations.
• Proficiency in English and French, with ability to read and draft documentation in English.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex quality agreements.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve harmonized policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Establish reports to gather and analyze quality data for Corporate Management Review.
• Coordinate document control, including revisions, training, and policy issuance.
• Support Supplier Quality: classify/qualify suppliers, audits, quality agreements, SCAR, and supplier list.
• Develop and execute an IT third party vendor management program.
• Act as key team member for SDLC, including planning, requirements, risk management, design, verification, validation, release and change management.
• Participate in ISO audits (ISO 27001, 13485) and serve as QMS subject matter expert.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier quality

Auditing

Compliance knowledge

Project management

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Manager, Quality Management System and Supplier Quality (Remote)

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is seeking aManager, Quality Management System and Supplier Quality to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support proposal development while collaborating with talented professionals dedicated to advancing human health. Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting career with CellCarta!

Summary

The Manager of Quality Management System and Supplier Quality is responsible for leading and supporting the development and sustainability of the Quality Management System (QMS) at CellCarta by harmonizing quality procedures and processes and providing quality data for the Corporate Quality Management Review. This position serves as a leading in classifying and qualifying suppliers used by CellCarta.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and improvement of harmonized policies, procedures, work instructions to meet site and business needs and to comply with external requirements.
• Establish reports to gather and analyze quality data as an input into Corporate Management Review.
• Aid in the coordination of document control, including revisions, training assignment, and issuance of corporate procedures and policies.
• Supports the Supplier Quality Program by classifying and qualifying suppliers, auditing suppliers, maintaining quality agreements with corporate suppliers, serving as a primary interface with corporate suppliers, maintaining a system for Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR), and maintaining the global approved supplier list and audit schedule.
• Aid in the development and execution of an IT third party vendor management program.
• Acts as key team member for software development projects, providing support throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, requirements, risk management, design, verification, validation, release, and change management.
• Participate with ISO certification audits, ISO-27001, ISO13485. Serve as a subject matter expert on Quality Management Systems.

Education

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in life sciences, applied sciences, business, or related field

Main Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' industry or related experience, 2 years of audit experience
• Knowledge and experience with supplier quality systems GCLP and GMP requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO15189 framework and CAP/CLIA requirements.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers and aligning on a quality agreement framework.
• Ability to merge business and compliance needs to achieve effective solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements for different stages of development, must have knowledge of applicable global regulations.
• Proficiency in French and English, spoken and written; the incumbent will be required to interact withcolleagues andsuppliersoutside Quebec and will be required to read and draft documentation in English, as required by industry regulations
• Must have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate complex quality agreements with clarity.
• Excellent project management skills.

Working Conditions

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with 100% remote work.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans
• RRSP Contribution with Employer Matching
• Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP)
• Dialogue Telemedicine Service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About CellCarta

CellCartais a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!

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