QA Lead Sr. Manager

QA Lead Sr. Manager Fortrea - 2.8 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications GxP Team leadership Metrics Reporting Client relationship development Quality reports Quality control data reporting Quality assurance within pharmaceutical industry Client management Mentoring Relationship management Leading team collaboration initiatives Management reporting Quality control communication Managing product quality assurance teams Legal compliance Project stakeholder communication

Full Job Description Summary of Responsibilities:

Contributes to generation of global QA policies on interpretation or application. Provides subject matter GxP expertise and influences the ED/CS/CDS organization by providing guidance and client/authority facing support on specific regulatory topics and Quality Issues. Hosting of external audits/inspections e.g., regulatory inspections, strategic clients. Supports clients in making regulatory (strategic) decisions/ issue resolution for study problems. Manages the QA-to-QA relationship with assigned key client(s). Participates in client JOC or governance meetings. Manages the reporting of quality metrics and implementation of necessary corrective actions and/or process improvements via appropriate forum (e.g., Monthly Reports, Site Quality Review, Liaison meetings) for assigned clients. Provides support to Compliance Lead and Sr. management as a contributor or leader of internal functional QA RCQA initiative. Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance (RC and QA) responsibilities, as indicated in applicable controlled documents, are followed. All other duties as needed or assigned. Qualifications (Minimum Required): A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred (or equivalent Life Science experience). Experience may be substituted for education. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. Experience (Minimum Required): 6 years in regulatory environment (experience in GXP roles). Ability to manage client responsibilities. Report and communicates key quality information to Sr. Managers and QA. Effectively lead and communicate critical issues during client meetings. Ability to manage difficult conversations and meetings with clients. Detailed knowledge of specific regulations/multiple regulations. Ability to influence and negotiate. Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills. Ability to mentor and lead other colleagues within the group.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Some overtime and weekend work may be required. Travel required. Application Deadline - June 3, 2026 Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here .