Supplier Quality Specialist

Piper Companies; Plymouth Meeting (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality to manage supplier quality processes, oversee audits, and implement process improvements. This contract role offers competitive compensation and full benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals in the field.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology GMP-regulated environment.
• At least 1 year of experience with supplier quality and external auditing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the approved supplier list, including audits and quality agreements.
• Manage end-to-end supplier quality processes.
• Implement process improvement plans including Lean Six Sigma projects.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry

Job description

Piper Health and Sciences is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality to work for a large global biotechnology company.

Responsibilities for Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality:

1. Oversee the approved supplier list (ASL), including internal and external audits, sending quality agreements, evaluation, and remediation.
2. Responsible for writing, reviewing, and revising SOPs, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
3. Manage end-to-end supplier quality processes, including supplier and vendor selection, auditing, ordering raw materials, label review, overseeing change processes, follow-up activities, and remediation.
4. Oversee the creation and implementation of process improvement plans, including Lean Six Sigma projects.

Technical Requirements for Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality:

1. Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology GMP-regulated environment.
3. At least 1 year of experience with supplier quality and external auditing.
4. Excellent organizational skills and proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits for Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality:

• Compensation: $80,000 – 90,000, equivalent hourly rate, contract role.
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, etc.

This job opens for applications on 04/22/2025.

Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.