Specialist External Quality Assurance

MSD; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Specialist in External Quality Assurance to oversee the quality of products through compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in science or engineering and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality from manufacturing through testing and distribution, alongside developing new initiatives to improve quality processes. Join a team committed to meeting healthcare needs and enjoy flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality Systems and Regulatory Requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Evaluate and release products ensuring quality standards.
• Compile and report on quality metrics and improvements.

Skills

Adaptability

Auditing

Interpersonal Relationships

Quality Assurance (QA)

GMP Compliance

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering or relevant technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Specialist External Quality Assurance.

You will be accountable for ensuring that all of Company products managed by EQA are manufactured, packaged, tested, released, stored, and distributed in accordance with the Company expectations and all applicable regulatory requirements.

You will also be accountable for ensuring all activities at the External Entity (EE) site associated with the manufacturing of Company products which includes quality oversight over manufacturing, testing, packaging, storage, and distribution of the products manufactured at an EE and to assure they have been produced or tested following approved processes/ methods in conformance to all applicable regulatory requirements, regulatory filings and Company policies.

Amount of Travel Required: Ability to travel

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Assures compliance with established policies/procedures of the Division and Corporation and complies with all applicable governmental regulations (GMP, etc) both domestic and foreign.
• Evaluate and/or release products with the assurance that the goods were manufactured in conformance to all applicable policies/procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations; review and approve changes to master batch records or laboratory methods/specifications.
• Accountable for ensuring metrics are compiled, analyzed, and reported, including identification of trends and/or root cause(s) to help develop new initiatives and process improvements.
• Accountable for oversight of an EE involving releasing of products for further processing with the assurance that the goods were produced or tested in conformance to all applicable policies and procedures of the Company and compliance with all governing regulations.
• Accountable for Quality Control functions including oversight for product testing, as well as other relevant components as determined by applied Calibrated Quality Oversight. These components may include review of batch documentation and deviation investigations.
• Operates in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with the Safety and Health Policy.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Degree in Science, Engineering or other relevant technical discipline (e.g. BS/MS Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent preferred).
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or biotechnology industry with a thorough knowledge of Quality Systems, Quality Assurance and Quality Control including solid knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication skills.
• Ability to work across boundaries; demonstrated interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills.
• Communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Auditing, Biotechnology, External Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Immunochemistry, Interpersonal Relationships, Laboratory Techniques, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Management Process, Mechatronics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Improvement Programs, Quality Management, Quality Process Development, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Building {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/12/2025

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