Quality and Compliance Regulated Software Systems

Ecolab, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead QA and regulatory compliance for a new cloud-native software platform in a highly regulated industry.

You will ensure the software development lifecycle, deployment processes, and releases meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP requirements. In this hands-on leadership role, you will define quality standards, oversee CSV activities, document controls, and collaborate across internal teams and with external partners to sustain audit

Qualifications

• 8 years of software quality assurance or compliance experience, with at least 3 years in a regulated industry.
• Deep understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV principles.
• Experience with validation of cloud-based and/or SaaS software platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies in regulated environments.
• Strong documentation and traceability artifacts experience (URS, FRS, test protocols).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across internal and external teams.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA and compliance strategy for a regulated software product.
• Ensure software development and deployment activities comply with applicable regulations.
• Lead the CSV process with validation plans, test protocols, traceability matrices, and reports.
• Collaborate with product and engineering to embed quality into the SDLC.
• Review and approve documentation for traceability and audit readiness.
• Oversee audit trails, electronic signatures, access controls, and data integrity features.
• Coordinate with external partners to meet validation deliverables.
• Support audits with documentation and responses to findings.
• Establish and maintain a quality management system (QMS) for software development and deployment.
• Provide training on quality and compliance best practices.

Skills

GxP & FDA 21 CFR Part 11 knowledge

CSV/Validation

Cloud/SaaS validation

Agile/DevOps in regulated environments

Documentation & traceability

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory inspections/audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or Quality Management

Job description

We are seeking a Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the quality assurance and regulatory compliance efforts for a new cloud-native software platform being developed for a highly regulated industry. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that our software development lifecycle, deployment processes, and product releases meet all applicable regulatory requirements, including GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

As the Quality & Compliance Manager, you will work closely with internal leadership and external development partners to define and enforce quality standards, oversee validation activities, and ensure that our systems are built and maintained in a state of control. This is a hands‑on role that combines quality leadership with practical execution of validation and compliance processes.

What You Will Do

• Define and implement the quality and compliance strategy for a regulated software product, including validation planning, risk management, and change control.
• Ensure all software development and deployment activities comply with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, GAMP 5).
• Lead the Computer System Validation (CSV) process, including authoring and reviewing validation plans, test protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), traceability matrices, and validation summary reports.
• Collaborate with internal product and engineering leads to embed quality and compliance requirements into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Review and approve documentation, including user requirements, functional specifications, and design documents, to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Oversee the implementation of audit trails, electronic signatures, access controls, and data integrity features in the product.
• Coordinate with external development partners to ensure quality standards and validation deliverables are met.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to findings.
• Establish and maintain a quality management system (QMS) for software development and deployment activities.
• Provide training and guidance to internal and external teams on quality and compliance best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Quality Management).
• 8 years of experience in software quality assurance or compliance roles, with at least 3 years in a regulated industry (e.g., life sciences, medical devices, healthcare).
• Deep understanding of GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and Computer System Validation (CSV) principles.
• Experience with validation of cloud-based and/or SaaS software platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies, and how to adapt them for compliance in regulated environments.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with validation artifacts (e.g., URS, FRS, test protocols, traceability matrices).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across internal teams and external partners.
• No immigration sponsorship is available for this role at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GAMP 5, ISO 13485, or other relevant quality frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valued).
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits (e.g., FDA, EMA).
• Knowledge of AI/ML systems and their validation in regulated environments is a plus.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.