Quality Systems Specialist - Auditing And Vendor Management

QA Specialist

The Quality Systems Specialist supports cGMP quality system activities within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment, executing and maintaining processes managed through the Master Control electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). This role involves building and managing a supplier and vendor quality program, including qualification and auditing of suppliers, with occasional domestic and international travel required. The specialist is responsible for GMP training programs, validation and qualification document review, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.

Collaboration cross-functionally to ensure compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements is essential.

• Build and manage a supplier and vendor quality program, including qualification and auditing of suppliers.
• Execute and maintain processes managed through the Master Control eQMS.
• Conduct GMP training programs, validation and qualification document reviews.
• Handle deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Manage training documentation and oversee change control governance.
• Support Annual Product Review (APR) preparation.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a Scientific discipline
• 1+ years of quality experience in the biopharma/pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Experience in managing vendors and auditing

The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from Monday to Friday, starting between 7-9am for 8-hour workdays. This position operates in an office based environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Waunakee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Competitive compensation; excellent benefits package - including Medical, Dental and Vision on Day 1;
Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability;
Health and Flexible Saving Account options;
Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation; paid Holidays; 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Waunakee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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