Pharma GMP Construction Quality Lead

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a seasoned Construction Quality Manager to oversee quality performance for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing project. The role involves leading QC for EPCM contractors, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure compliance with GMP, standards, and regulatory expectations from design through startup.

The candidate will guide quality risk management, conduct audits, review ITPs, and ensure proper documentation aligns with CQV and regulatory inspections (FDA/EMA).

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of quality management experience on major capital projects.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated industries.
• Experience leading contractor teams and multidisciplinary quality organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leadership and governance for the project quality management plan.
• Oversee design quality review processes and contractor quality programs.
• Manage owner-side construction quality surveillance and inspection programs.
• Supervise supplier quality programs for process equipment and GMP infrastructure.
• Coordinate CQV, commissioning, validation, and compliance activities with teams.
• Lead internal quality audits and track corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate QA/QC activities across EPCM firms, contractors, and CQV partners.

Skills

Quality Management

GMP Compliance

Project Leadership

Audit & QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE

Job description

KBR is seeking a seasoned Construction Quality Manager to oversee quality performance for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing project. The role involves leading QC for EPCM contractors, suppliers, and inspectors to ensure compliance with GMP, standards, and regulatory expectations from design through startup.

The candidate will guide quality risk management, conduct audits, review ITPs, and ensure proper documentation aligns with CQV and regulatory inspections (FDA/EMA).