Supplier Quality Manager

SPECTRAFORCE; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Manager of Quality Systems responsible for providing quality assurance support across various manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and a minimum of 8 years of quality experience in pharma or medical device manufacturing. Key responsibilities include writing and maintaining quality system procedures and managing quality activities related to Supplier Controls. This is an on-site role in North Chicago, providing critical support to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or other scientific degrees may be considered.
• 8+ years of quality experience in pharma or medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support and own Quality Systems and Supplier Risk Management globally.
• Write, revise, and maintain Quality System procedures and documents.
• Manage quality activities related to Supplier Controls.
• Coordinate with manufacturing sites and ensure follow-ups.
• Independently manage tasks and drive projects to completion.

Skills

Quality System procedures writing

Supplier Controls management

Written and oral communication skills

TrackWise system experience

Global team coordination

ASQ certification (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Location: Waukegan, IL 60085 - ON-SITE role, 40 hours per week (Monday through Friday).

Duration: 6 months (possible extension)

Work schedule: Monday through Friday (M-F)

Expected start date: Mid-January

Role Overview

The Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for providing quality assurance (QA) support for Quality Systems and Supplier Risk Management processes across company's global network. This is a corporate-facing, non-entry-level role supporting various manufacturing processes, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, combination products, and biologics. This role is critical in ensuring that all product, process, or system-related quality activities, from raw material inspection through final product shipment, are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (other scientific degrees may be considered) ideal.
• Experience: 8 or more years quality experience in a pharma or medical device manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience writing Quality System procedures and process documents.
• Strong experience in Supplier Controls, including managing supplier-related quality activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly communicate information to global teams.
• Experience working with the TrackWise system is ideal.
• Experience working with global teams and coordinating across different manufacturing sites/regions.
• Nice to Have: ASQ certification

Key Responsibilities

• Support and own aspects of Quality Systems and Supplier Risk Management on a global scale.
• Write, revise, and maintain Quality System procedures, process documents, and other controlled documentation.
• Manage quality activities related to Supplier Controls, including coordination with global suppliers and teams (US, Europe, and Asia).
• Coordinate with various manufacturing sites and affiliates, organize meetings, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Independently manage tasks, multitask, and drive projects to completion.
• Translate strategy into tactical objectives to deliver strategic plans and regulatory updates.
• Provide support to specific areas as needed, such as the Document Center, Device QA, Labeling, Validation, Training, and Quality Intelligence.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Project Management

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, Medical Equipment Manufacturing