Senior Manager, Commercial Quality Assurance

Averitas Pharma

Commercial QA Manager ensuring quality assurance and compliance in pharmaceutical distribution operations. Overseeing quality management systems and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain product integrity.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeMorristown • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure all distribution, storage, and commercialization activities for pharmaceutical products comply with GRT quality standards and local regulatory requirements.
Make final decisions on the disposition of products, including release, return, rejection, recall, or management of suspected counterfeit products.
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve Grünenthal’s Pharmaceutical Quality System within the commercial scope (GDP and GMP), ensuring adherence to current local regulations and global standards (GDP-RP).
Define, monitor, and analyze Key Quality Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate performance and compliance with established procedures and Good Practices.
Manage relationships with external partners, including 3PLs, wholesalers, and distributors, ensuring alignment with quality and compliance expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree (MSc/PharmD) preferred.
Solid understanding of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical sector.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within the pharmaceutical industry with focus on GDP.
Demonstrated knowledge of national and international pharmaceutical regulatory requirements including FDA, EMA, ICH, and other relevant global health authorities.
Proven ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance across all stages of drug development, manufacturing, and post‑market activities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 20% base salary
Annual performance bonus target of 20% base salary (subject to meeting plan requirements)
Comprehensive health benefits
Unlimited vacation time
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Good Distribution Practices (GDP)Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Key Quality Indicators (KPIs)Quality AssuranceRegulatory compliancePharmaceutical Quality SystemDrug developmentManufacturing compliancePost-market activitiesPharmaceutical regulatory requirements

Soft Skills

Decision makingRelationship managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMScPharmD