Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

Lantheus

Supplier Quality Senior Specialist overseeing SQM program and supplier relationships at Lantheus. Responsible for compliance, vendor performance, and continuous improvement in supplier management.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBedford • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management and compliance with cGMP requirements, ensuring effective vendor management and continuous improvement in supplier performance. Strong communication and negotiation skills facilitate collaboration across Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations.

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Supplier Quality ManagementCGMP ComplianceQuality Management System DatabasesVendor ManagementAnalytical Chemistry Principles

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Hard Skills

Supplier Lifecycle ManagementCorrective and Preventative ActionsPerformance MonitoringAnalytical TestingMethod Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMedical Device IndustryFDA RegulationsEMA RegulationsICH Q8ICH Q9ICH Q10GMP Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for maintaining Lantheus’s Supplier Quality Management (SQM) program.
Ensure that systems, processes and procedures between Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations and R&D are compliant and aligned with business needs.
Act as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for Third Party Logistics (3PL) and Pharma Partners.
Develop and manage an Approved Vendor List and procedures for supplier lifecycle management.
Oversee supplier performance on an ongoing basis and implement a program of monitoring and continuous improvement.
Execute all actions that contribute to the success of maintaining a compliant vendor management program.
Maintain oversight and execution of all assigned Corrective and Preventative actions related to Supplier Quality management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a BS degree in a scientific discipline and minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a GMP environment, preferably in a Quality-related discipline or Supplier Quality Management within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and/or Medical Device industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Incumbent must have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Must be able to interact effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external.
Must have a good understanding of cGMP requirements by FDA, EMA, ICH Q8, 9 and 10.
Must have demonstrated experience with Quality Management System databases.
Requires the ability to work independently to own projects and execute to 100% completion with minimal supervision.
Strong negotiating and collaboration skills are essential; incumbent must be able to influence and drive suppliers to high levels of performance.
Travel to suppliers (about 25%) will be required based on business needs.
Strong understanding of principles of Analytical/Chemistry required to support Supplier Analytical Testing and method development preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability benefits.
Pre-tax accounts.
401(k) with company contribution.
Generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.