Supplier Quality Associate Director

Job Summary

To oversee the Vendor Management program for all GxP vendors, the full-time Supplier Quality Associate Director will define and execute supplier quality strategies, manage vendor quality systems, and conduct supplier audits, working either onsite in Houston, TX or remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Defines and executes a phase-appropriate supplier quality strategy supporting late-stage clinical development and commercial manufacturing compliance
• Manages the Vendor Quality Management program, including vendor evaluation, qualification, and audit scheduling
• Establishes and monitors supplier quality performance metrics and leads continuous improvement initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with oversight of GMP and/or GCP suppliers
• Experience with electronic quality management software, preferably Veeva
• Prior people management experience preferred
• Relevant quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQA, CQE, RAC) are a plus