Supplier Quality Consultant

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is the leading global consulting firm providing solutions to life science companies researching, developing, and manufacturing innovative products to serve patients and respond to public health challenges around the world. ELIQUENT is committed to serving clients’ needs with extensive expertise, unwavering integrity, and strategic insight in a manner that supports availability of safe, effective, and high-quality drugs, biologics, and medical devices. For more information, please visit our website at eliquent.com

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and support supplier qualification and requalification processes, including audits, technical assessments, and risk evaluations. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for supplier quality systems, ensuring compliance with cGMP, ICH Q7/Q10, ISO 9001, and relevant global regulations. 

• Develop, review, and maintain supplier quality agreements in collaboration with procurement, legal, and technical teams. 

• Conduct and manage supplier audits (on-site and remote), including audit planning, execution, reporting, and CAPA follow-up. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain) to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement. 

• Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality events, deviations, complaints, and non-conformances. 

• Support inspection readiness activities and represent supplier quality in regulatory inspections and customer audits. 

• Develop and deliver training on supplier quality systems, processes, and compliance requirements. 

• Provide quality oversight for change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to external suppliers. 

Compensation- $65/hr

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering). 
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical quality assurance, with a focus on supplier quality. 
• In-depth knowledge of global cGMP regulations and industry standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH, ISO). 
• Strong experience conducting GMP audits and working with CMOs, CROs, and material/component suppliers. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality systems and process improvements. 
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills. 
• ASQ or equivalent auditor certification preferred. 
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%).

Preferred Attributes: 

• Experience with sterile/aseptic manufacturing environments or complex supply chains. 
• Familiarity with digital quality systems (e.g., TrackWise, Veeva Vault, MasterControl). 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Eliquent Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.