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Cristcot

Senior Quality Manager

Job Summary The Senior Quality Manager will lead and manage the Quality department to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. This role is ...

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Senior Quality Manager

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

Title: Senior Quality Manager (Internal QA Oversight) Duration: 6-9 Months Location: Tallahassee, FL Responsibilities : * Conduct internal QA review of reports and recommendations prior to client ...

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KCO Resource Management

Senior Quality Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Senior Quality ManagerWe?re representing a well-established and growing food & beverage manufacturer seeking a proven Sr. Quality Manager to join their leadership team. This position will be ...

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ECS

Senior Quality Manager

Falls Church, VA · On-site

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract ...

Copeland

Senior Quality Manager

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

The Senior Quality Manager leads the strategy, governance, and execution of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across product design, manufacturing, and supplier management. They ensure compliance with ...

Copeland

Senior Quality Manager

Kennesaw, GA

The Senior Quality Manager leads the strategy, governance, and execution of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across product design, manufacturing, and supplier management. They ensure compliance with ...

LHH US

Sr. Quality Manager

Portland, OR

$140K - $150K/yr

Senior Quality Manager Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 annually + Bonus LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established ...

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LHH US

Sr. Quality Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

Senior Quality Manager Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 annually + Bonus LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established ...

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LI-COR

Senior Quality Manager

Bourne, MA

Onsite, Bourne MA The Sr. Quality Manager in our manufacturing environment serves as the strategic lead for product integrity and the primary custodian of the Quality Management System (QMS) . This ...

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Senior Quality Manager

Senior Quality Manager

Cristcot

Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

About Cristcot
We are in the business of addressing the problem within the problem. We focus on the details and connections that other, major pharma companies have left ignored for years. There are better ways, better drugs and better formulations and we will make them a reality by analyzing, understanding and solving the problems within the problems.
Job Summary
The Senior Quality Manager will lead and manage the Quality department to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. This role is responsible for overseeing quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the development, manufacturing, and release of pharmaceutical products. The Sr. Quality Manager will play a critical role in maintaining inspection readiness and ensuring product quality, safety, and efficacy.
Primary Relationships
  • Within Cristcot, the Sr. Quality Manager will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Commercial, and R&D teams.
  • Outside Cristcot, the Sr. Quality Manager will engage with regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, BIMO), contract manufacturers (CMOs), and third-party vendors.

The activities of the Senior Quality Manager will include, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and manage the Quality department, including hiring, training, and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, ISO 13485 and other global regulatory requirements
  • Oversee quality systems including CAPA, deviations, change control, and document management
  • Function as the primary quality interface with CDMOs and testing labs.
  • Drive issue resolution and ensure partners are inspection-ready
  • Drive inspection readiness and lead internal audits
  • Review and approve batch records, SOPs, change controls, methods, specifications, protocols and reports, and quality-related documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and commercialization
  • Manage supplier quality and oversee vendor qualification processes
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the quality system
  • Monitor key quality metrics and report trends to senior leadership
  • Ensure proper investigation and resolution of quality issues and complaints

Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • 8-12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech QA roles, with leadership responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and global regulatory requirements
  • Proven hands-on experience managing quality systems (batch review, CAPA, deviations, change control)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with electronic quality systems (eQMS) preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to travel up to 10-20% as needed
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About Cristcot

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Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Concord, MA, US

Year founded

2008

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