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Data Bridge Consultants

Senior QA Engineer

Cary, NC

The Senior QA Engineer will also work outside their assigned product development teams on quality initiatives as directed by the QA Manager. The Senior QA Engineers responsibilities include, but are ...

Data Bridge Consultants

Senior QA Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$40/hr

The Senior QA Engineer will also work outside their assigned product development teams on quality initiatives as directed by the QA Manager. The Senior QA Engineers responsibilities include, but are ...

Grifols, S.A

Vice President, Quality

Clayton, NC · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Direct the establishment of Quality policies, systems, procedures and specifications for raw ... assurance/control and manufacturing practices. * Actively participate in site and Grifols ...

Onterris

QA Manager - Laboratories

Durham, NC

$75K - $105K/yr

The QA Manager also plans and leads initiatives to drive continuous improvement of laboratory ... Partnering with the Laboratory Director and Operations Managers to identify inefficiencies and ...

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Eisai, Inc.

QA Specialist (Hybrid)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

The QA Specialist, External Manufacturing Quality Operations (EMQO) supports Quality Assurance ... directed, goal-oriented, and quality conscious. • Demonstrates a strong learning mindset and ...

Eisai

QA Specialist (Hybrid)

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$66K - $86K/yr

The QA Specialist, External Manufacturing Quality Operations (EMQO) supports Quality Assurance ... Must be self-directed, goal-oriented, and quality conscious. Demonstrates a strong learning mindset ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for qa director in Raleigh, NC is $136,172.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,100.00 and $164,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A QA Director often encounters challenges such as aligning quality goals with rapidly changing project requirements, balancing manual and automated testing strategies, and ensuring effective communication between QA teams and other departments like development and product management. Additionally, recruiting and retaining skilled QA professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and keeping up with evolving industry standards are frequent hurdles. Successful QA Directors address these challenges by promoting collaboration, investing in team training, and implementing scalable QA processes.

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To thrive as a QA Director, you need deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies, leadership experience, and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with test automation tools, QA management systems, and relevant certifications like ISTQB or Six Sigma are commonly expected. Strong strategic thinking, effective communication, and the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional teams are standout soft skills. These qualifications ensure the delivery of high-quality products, streamlined QA processes, and alignment between quality goals and overall business objectives.

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A QA Director, or Quality Assurance Director, is responsible for overseeing the entire quality assurance process within an organization. They develop and implement testing strategies, ensure products meet quality standards, and lead teams of QA professionals. The QA Director works closely with other departments to identify quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Their role is crucial in delivering reliable, high-quality products to customers.

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Director, Global Sterility Assurance Team Lead

Novartis

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Job Description Summary

As Director, Global Sterility Assurance Team Lead you will:
• Lead a team (4-6 direct reports, 20-30 indirect) of Key functional Expert for Aseptic processing within the Novartis manufacturing network (includes Large Molecules and Advance therapies and third parties producing for Novartis).
• Ensures and verifies that all actions related to FDA and other health authority inspections are understood and implemented by the sites in the platform, avoiding re-occurrence of 483’s and Warning Letters.
• Assure that key projects are implemented in the manufacturing sites as per committed plan to FDA and other health authorities
• Ensure implementation of changes to support GMP updates (i.e. Annex 1) within all the sites in scope in order to assure ongoing compliance for the upcoming years. In this regard supports the gap assessment process and respective remediation and action tracking.
• Liaise with TechOps to ensure implementation, follow up and completeness of all related Quality/ Compliance programs, documentation and Quality reporting of Aseptic related projects / metrics.
• Ensure adequate Health Authority Inspection preparation of the Sites in scope and successful inspection outcomes. Interactions with sites mainly require interpretation of complex information and persuasion both internally with other areas of the business and the site leadership team and externally.


Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

  • Overall team leader that has the responsibility of 4-6 individual contributors hosted in US, Spain and Austria, plus 20-30 indirect reports located within the manufacturing sites performing sterile operations.
  • Lead cross site/platform and network projects and harmonization initiatives as assigned
  • Provide expert advice and appropriate technical support to ensure site readiness for Health Authority and GGA inspections by supporting sites in their preparation, up to and including hands on preparation of materials (i.e. storyboards for complex cases, etc.)
  • Primary Responsible for optimization of aseptic processes (as e.g. cleaning and disinfection programs, microbiological monitoring and sterilization techniques) between sites and platforms within the Novartis manufacturing network
  • Support escalations for specific topics (i.e. Microbial contaminations, sterility issues, etc.) with the manufacturing sites if needed, and in collaboration with the other members of the platform (i.e. QA operations, QA compliance lead, QC/AS&T lead)
  • Own, Monitor and act as Primary contact for the sterility assurance from the sites and define improvement plans as appropriate.
  • Build fit for purpose aseptic governance and training program in collaboration with engineering and MS&T to support sites in development, training and understanding of aseptic topics
  • Provides input for the selection, training, people development and performance evaluation, development planning and participating in recruiting process of the Aseptic experts within the manufacturing sites / global functions.

Obligatory requirements:

  • Education: Graduate in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology or another related science; desirable: Ph.D. in science or related discipline
  • 12 - 15 years experience in management and leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a FDA-regulated environment and in QA Operations & Compliance of a strategic Site or a global role. Pharma production experience indispensable. Quality Assurance / cGMP regulations in USA, EU (Self Inspections, Auditing of 3rd parties, Complaint/Deviation Handling, GMP-Training, SOP-Systems).
  • Deep understanding of microbiology and aseptic processes
  • Solid People Management / Communication skills (To explain difficult business processes and related GMP-requirements to a community of very diversely oriented and educated people from a multitude of different units.
  • Excellent Project Management skills, especially with crossfunctional projects.
  • Fluent English written and spoken.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

You will receive: Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 27 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.


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