Job Description
Specialist, Supplier Quality Systems & Data (SQMS) – Global Shared Services
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality professional to join our global Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team within a shared services organization supporting Human Health manufacturing sites worldwide.
As a Specialist, you will focus on execution and maintenance of Supplier Quality Management Systems (SQMS) with a strong emphasis on data quality, accuracy, and system-driven processes. You will support global supplier quality activities through consistent system usage, data governance, and process compliance.
What You’ll Do
- Execute day-to-day SQMS activities including data entry, workflow management, and record maintenance within systems such as Veeva Vault and SAP.
- Ensure high-quality, accurate, and complete supplier data in SQMS (e.g., Approved Supplier List, supplier records, change controls, and performance data).
- Support supplier lifecycle processes including onboarding, qualification, change notifications, SCAR tracking, and supplier performance monitoring through system execution.
- Perform data quality checks, identify discrepancies, and drive corrections to ensure Right-First-Time (RFT) data integrity.
- Support global SQMS intake and workflow routing, ensuring timely and compliant processing of requests.
- Generate and maintain standard reports, dashboards, and metrics related to supplier quality processes (cycle times, compliance status, data completeness).
- Collaborate with sites, procurement, supply chain, and suppliers to clarify data requirements and resolve system/data issues.
- Assist in audit and inspection readiness by ensuring documentation and system records are complete, accurate, and readily retrievable.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing SQMS usability, automation, and data governance.
What You’ll Bring
- 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biologics industry within Quality Assurance or Supplier Quality.
- Working knowledge of cGMP and basic regulatory expectations (ICH, FDA, EMA).
- Hands-on experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, SAP) preferred.
- Strong focus on data quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Experience working with structured data, reporting, and dashboards (Excel, Power BI or similar tools).
- Ability to follow defined processes and procedures while managing multiple tasks with high accuracy.
- Good collaboration and communication skills to work across global teams and functions.
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify data issues and propose practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word).
Why Join Us
- Gain hands-on experience with global SQMS platforms and supplier quality processes.
- Build expertise in data-driven quality systems and digital quality transformation.
- Work in a collaborative global environment supporting critical supplier quality operations.
- Contribute to improving data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency at scale.
Location and Travel
- Based in Pune within a global shared services organization (hybrid model: ~3 days onsite/week).
- Minimal travel may be required.
Required Skills:
Aseptic Manufacturing, Audits Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Detail-Oriented, Documentation Review, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Quality Assurance Tools, Quality Auditing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Supplier Quality Management, TroubleshootingPreferred Skills:
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05/27/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.