Quality Manager – Chemistry Lab

Job Summary
The Quality Manager - Chemistry Laboratory manages quality programs, policies, and procedures in order to minimize risks and drive uncompromised laboratory integrity. Applying advanced knowledge of quality assurance concepts and technical capabilities, the Manager collaborates cross-functionally to develop solutions to complex quality issues and leads quality audits. When creating new standard operating procedures or making revisions to existing practices, the Manager is responsible for ensuring alignment within the organization and monitoring adherence to the policies. The Manager leads a team of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialists and manages the operations of the Quality department.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialists, providing mentorship, delegating tasks, and conducting performance evaluations to foster a high-performing culture.
• Oversee the review and approval of QC data, validation of analytical methods, and laboratory metrics to ensure accuracy and precision. Review and lead out-of-specification (OOS) investigation, planned deviation, nonconformance, corrective and preventive action (CAPA).
• Lead and maintain the laboratory quality management system, ensuring adherence to ISO/IEC 17025, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), or EPA/CLIA standards.
• Manages internal Quality policies and programs to set guidelines for functions across the organization. Ensures fulfillment of external reporting requirements for products and operations.
• Provides guidance to internal stakeholders regarding adherence to internal Quality policies and procedures as well as external requirements. Assesses Quality implications and impacts of operational and product changes.
• Leads cross-functional projects to identify significant quality issue root causes, educate stakeholders on quality requirements, and develop solutions to minimize future risks. Works with Quality Assurance Specialists in a given area, such as recalls, to create recommended resolutions.
• Updates standard operating procedures in response to product changes and regulatory developments. Resolutions to significant quality issues, such as recalls or customer complaints, may set precedent for updates to SOPs.
• Serves as a liaison with regulators and responds to regulatory queries. Addresses questions and compiles necessary information during regulatory audits.
• Leads quality audits of distribution centers within the region to ensure operational compliance with standard operating procedures. Reports quality issues to Operations teams and provides guidance on improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific field preferred
• Advanced degree is desired
• 8+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance role within a GxP laboratory environment preferred
• Previous experience a people leader
• Travel Expectations: Up to 10%

Anticipated salary range: $117,700 - $168,100

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 5/3/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.