Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Management (Baton Rouge)

Quality Assurance / Supplier Quality Management

Quality Assurance develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Assurance develops and implements a compliant and cost-effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe, and effective. This job family provides oversight of production / manufacturing activities, training to operational and quality control personnel, and educates business leaders on Quality policies and procedures and ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented.

Job Summary : The Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Management executes quality programs, policies, and procedures in a particular area of specialty to minimize risks and drive supply chain integrity. Applying knowledge of quality assurance concepts and technical capabilities, the Senior Specialist supports the Manager, Quality Assurance in quality audits and develops actionable insights and recommendations for addressing complex quality issues. Due to a higher level of experience and knowledge, the Senior Specialist mentors junior Specialists and, under the guidance of the Manager, may lead the development of standard operating procedures in assigned specialized area.

Responsibilities :

• Follow standard operating procedures for the overall Supplier Qualification Program and Lifecycle Management of Suppliers for Cardinal Health Pharmaceutical Private Label, consisting of the following : (1) Risk Assessment Program, (2) Audit Program, (3) Maintenance of Quality Agreements, and (4) Maintenance of the Approved Supplier List.
• Risk Assessments : Gathers and / or verifies data obtained from various regulatory and internal sources to determine Supplier risk profiles.
• Audit Program : Prepares and / or review audit reports, ensure adequacy of supplier responses to audit observations, and assess qualification state of Supplier. May conduct or participate in audits.
• Quality Agreements : Reviews, comments and challenges in an appropriate way in regards to feedback provided from Supplier for Quality Agreement content.
• Approved Supplier List : Qualifies suppliers in compliance with internal procedures and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lifecycle Management : Assist with ongoing monitoring and oversight of supplier quality performance (i.e. through metrics, trending SCARs, etc.)
• As a member of the Quality Supplier Management Program, will evaluate suppliers in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures quality system documents (i.e. change controls, nonconformances, and CAPAs) for which the team is responsible are followed and closed within defined timelines.
• Understands technical supplier issues and evaluate their potential impact on product quality and compliance.
• Escalates complex issues to management in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes and ensures work is delivered in an efficient way.
• Represents QA in meeting related to his / her area of responsibility (suppliers meeting, change control, audits planning and review, budget, etc.)
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

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Qualifications :

Anticipated salary range : $68,000 - $87,400

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

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 09 / 2025

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.