Pharma QA Manager – Lead Commercial Quality & Launches (Relocation)

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon seeks a QA Manager to lead the quality function for commercial products, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations while supporting launches and supply reliability.

You will lead quality systems, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, manufacturing and distribution teams to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance within a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to balance compliance with business objectives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely release of commercial drug products and APIs, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary Quality representative for commercial partners, distributors and key customer accounts.
• Review and negotiate quality agreements to support successful commercial operations.
• Oversee quality compliance across distribution, warehousing and third-party logistics providers.
• Lead investigations into product complaints, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support changes, labeling updates and global regulatory commitments.
• Monitor quality metrics, support audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Pharma industry knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon seeks a QA Manager to lead the quality function for commercial products, ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations while supporting launches and supply reliability.

You will lead quality systems, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, manufacturing and distribution teams to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.