QA Compliance, Supplier Quality Auditor

QA Compliance, Supplier Quality Auditor

Location: Tampa, FL

Join our team in Tampa and play a key role in ensuring supplier excellence and compliance in a highly regulated environment. This position offers the opportunity to drive quality improvements across a global supplier network while contributing to the delivery of life-changing therapies.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Lead supplier qualification activities, including audits, approvals, and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure compliance with FDA and EU regulations.
• Manage supplier quality documentation, including qualification files, approved supplier lists, and quality agreements.
• Evaluate, select, re-evaluate, and disqualify suppliers of materials and services as needed.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions resulting from supplier audits and quality events, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to support supplier performance and new product introductions.
• Analyze supplier quality trends, identify risks, and recommend strategic improvements to enhance supplier performance.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, supporting compliance efforts and contributing to ongoing quality initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry or related field).

• Demonstrated experience in supplier quality auditing within a pharmaceutical cGMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems, particularly related to supplier management and auditing.
• Proven ability to conduct audits, assess risk, and manage corrective and preventive actions effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.