Sr. QA Specialist, Supplier Quality

RoslinCT; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist to enhance supplier quality management. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and internal SOPs while supporting the supplier qualification program. You will be instrumental in onboarding new suppliers, maintaining documentation, and leading audits. If you are highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for quality assurance in the biotechnology sector, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Attractive Benefits Package

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a regulated environment, preferably biopharmaceutical.
• Experience with supplier quality assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier documentation and performance monitoring.
• Support supplier audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

B.S. in Science, Engineering, or Biochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from RoslinCT

Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist at RoslinCT

WHO WE ARE

RoslinCT is a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives. Collaborative, dedicated, and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilizing ground-breaking science.

THE ROSLINCT WAY

Here at RoslinCT, our team can contribute to the development of revolutionary treatments. We live every day by our core values: Partner Focus, One Team, Personal Growth, Integrity, Innovation, and Trust and Respect. We put our employees at the forefront by providing a flexible and empowering work environment, an attractive benefits package, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Our people are the key to our success. At RoslinCT we focus on developing our corporate culture, people’s development, growth, and the ability to impact patients.

ACCELERATING YOUR FUTURE

The Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist supports quality activities related to Supplier Quality Management in compliance with FDA regulations and internal SOP’s. Responsibilities include supplier documentation management, supplier performance monitoring, and leading corrective actions based on supplier audits.

How You Will Make an Impact:

1. Provide support to the supplier qualification program by:
2. Onboarding new suppliers in support of new client programs
3. Maintenance of supplier qualification documentation including questionnaires and quality agreements
4. Support scheduling of audits and maintenance of the vendor audit schedule
5. Support supplier audits and review of supplier response documentation
6. Collaborate internally with key stakeholders in Supply Chain and Purchasing/Procurement
7. Manage the Supplier Change Notification Program
8. Review change notifications with cross functional team and escalate customer and supplier notifications with potential impact
9. Support change controls for raw material updates as needed
10. Maintain SCAR Log and initiate supplier corrective action activities resulting from non-conforming material reports and/or supplier audits
11. Follow up on action items to ensure completion

What You Will Bring:

1. A highly organized work style that ensures timely execution of tasks.
2. A mindset that ensures accurate results.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
4. Effective problem-solving capabilities.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications:

1. B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline, or combination of education, experience, and training. Experience in cell therapy is a plus.
2. A minimum of 5 years with directly relevant experience in a regulated environment, biopharmaceutical environment or similar, is required.
3. Working knowledge of supplier quality, including supplier assessments/audits, maintaining supplier evaluation program, supplier corrective actions, and supplier process changes.
4. Practical knowledge of US and EU cGMP regulations and guidance, GMP and GLP regulations.
5. Past experience of participation in or leading internal or supplier audits.
6. Strong communication skills (written and verbal), influencing, negotiating and collaboration skills.
7. Demonstrate strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to agreed timelines.
8. Ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks with limited supervision.
9. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This will be an on-site position.

OUR COMMITMENT

All RoslinCT employees embrace the principles of our culture and values and are deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways.

RoslinCT is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we seek to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing