Quality Specialist, Vendor Management
10 days ago
Elmwood Park
Job Description Leading manufacturers have an immediate opening for a Direct Hire/Hybrid Quality Specialist and Vendor Management. Job Responsibilities: This role is focused on vendor and CMO quality oversight across manufacturing, packaging, testing labs, and raw material suppliers. Heavy coordination with third-party partners and internal cross-functional teams. Strong mix of audits, quality systems, and vendor relationship management. • Coordinate and execute vendor/CMO audits per schedule, • Perform audits (CMO, CPO, CTL, raw/packaging vendors), • Prepare/review audit agendas, reports, and CAPA follow-ups, • Maintain audit trackers and documentation in SAP, • Draft and manage Quality Agreements with vendors, • Ensure adherence to Quality Agreements, • Support QMS activities tied to third-party vendors, • Review APQRs and track implementation of actions, • Review stability data and ensure studies stay on schedule, • Support new product launches (CMO / in-license partners), • Run periodic vendor calls and manage relationships, • Develop vendor scorecards and provide feedback, • Support cross-functional quality/compliance initiativesRequirements:, • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, • 5–7 years of QA experience in pharma/biotech, • Strong experience with vendor management / CMOs, • Audit experience (internal + external vendors), • Knowledge of CFR / GMP environments, • SAP or ERP experience required, • Sterile manufacturing experience preferred Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. #ZINGNJ #ZINGZIP #LI-ST1 Company DescriptionZing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.Zing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.