Quality Assurance Manager

General Information

Name


Quality Assurance Manager


Employment Type


Direct Hire


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Scientific


Date


28-May-2026


City


Taylor


State


Mississippi


Country


United States


Ref #


9247856954


Description & Requirements

Description

Manager, Quality Assurance
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for a direct hire position with a national pharmaceutical leader at their site in Taylor, MS. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Compensation: $90,000-$105,000/yr
Schedule: M-F, 1st shift
Location : Taylor, MS > relo support for non-local candidates

SUMMARY
The QA Manager will oversee all quality assurance activities at a pharmaceutical distribution and repackaging facility in Taylor, MS, ensuring strict compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 210/211, ICH Q7) and GMP standards. This role is responsible for vendor qualification, inventory, and warehouse QA processes, including investigations, deviations, and supply chain oversight, with direct reports and extensive cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of QA experience (5+ in a supervisory role), excellent communication skills, and the ability to support business growth in a dynamic, fully onsite environment.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the daily activities in the warehouse to ensure efficient flow of materials and timely completion of Quality Assurance duties.
• General oversight of systems for labeling, GMP training, compliance, document control, information tracking, and equipment calibration.
• Lead investigation activities perform root-cause analyses and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Assist in internal and external audits and inspections.
• Develop and maintain appropriate document storage and retrieval systems.
• Assist with the review and approval for original and/or revised Quality Operation Processes, and GMP documentation.
• Use of statistical process control to evaluate trends and provide periodic KPI trend reports to senior management as required.
• Assure timely closure of audit items.
• Provide reports from QA and data to support other business functions, as needed.
• Ensure Deviations, CAPA and Change Controls are managed in a timely manner.
• Support the customer complaint process and respond to Customer complaints as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members and other related duties as required.
• Comply with cGMP regulations and all standard operating procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading or supervising others in a regulated GMP manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Experience in ICH Q7, 21 CFR Part 11, 21 CFR 210 and 211
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, SOP's, GMP's and governmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively perform concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• ASQC quality certifications, ISO 9000 or other Audit training preferred.
  
  
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