Senior Metrology & Calibration Leader – Pharma GMP

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ROIS in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Metrology & Calibration Manager to lead our site calibration and metrology program within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across instrumentation, equipment, and facility systems, while guiding a skilled metrology team.

The position may include hands-on calibration duties as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years calibration/metrology experience in regulated manufacturing.
• 3+ years direct people leadership experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP and pharma manufacturing standards.
• Experience with calibration management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage the Metrology team, including hiring, performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Establish departmental goals, budgets, and strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all site calibration activities and programs for manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, utilities, facilities, and critical systems.
• Develop, maintain, and improve calibration procedures, standards, specifications, and policies.
• Ensure calibration schedules, preventative maintenance activities, and operational commitments are completed on time.
• Support equipment qualification, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Serve as the site SME for metrology, instrumentation, and measurement systems.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Monitor instrument performance, calibration data, and trends to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead metrology-related activities during audits and inspections.
• Manage calibration service providers and ensure supplier performance.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs, calibration records, investigations, deviations, and reports.
• Track departmental metrics and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Facilities, and Lab teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Technical field

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM

Job description

ROIS in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Metrology & Calibration Manager to lead our site calibration and metrology program within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across instrumentation, equipment, and facility systems, while guiding a skilled metrology team.

The position may include hands-on calibration duties as needed to support operations.