Global Supply Chain QA Project Manager - North Chicago, IL

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Leads global projects and/or programs which support various strategic initiatives within the Quality System. Responsibilities include all aspects of end‑to‑end project and/or program management within a specific area of expertise. Actively collaborates with manufacturing sites, external manufacturing, regulatory, supply chain, product quality, compliance, and other global functions to successfully deliver objectives. Provides regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership to drive an effective Quality System.

• Develop project timelines, deliverables, conduct research analysis, monitor project status, and provide expertise for global projects/programs supporting strategic global Quality initiatives.
• Actively collaborate with cross‑functional team to complete project milestones per established timeline; lead meetings with cross‑functional partners.
• Utilize expertise within GxP to review various types of content, such as external regulations or governing documents, and provide recommendations.
• Create and manage project/program tasks within quality software system.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and incorporate these into assigned project/program decisions.
• Manage end‑to‑end lifecycle of project/program, including driving team accountability, addressing project risks, and driving effective decision‑making.
• Create and continuously improve meaningful metrics to demonstrate effectiveness and performance of assigned project/program.
• Monitor changes in external regulations and project‑manage changes to internal processes accordingly.
• Effectively deliver project or program status updates and recommendations for future strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Business Management or equivalent technical work experience.
• 5+ years of relevant Quality experience in a GMP pharmaceutical, biologics, and/or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cGxPs, regulatory inspections, regulatory documents, global regulations, and standards.
• Experience in Project Management and leading cross‑functional project teams with technical professionals in a global and/or complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, time‑management, influence, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of standard software applications including Office 365.
• Validation experience with equipment, facility, utilities and/or process validation.

Pay Range: $96,500 - $183,500 USD.

Location:

North Chicago, Illinois.

Affiliated Sponsor:
Abb Vie.