CareerPlan

Quality Associate III

Round Lake, Illinois, USFull-time$96k–$132k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead high-risk, systemic, and cross-functional quality investigations to determine root causes and develop corrective actions for product safety and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior Quality Investigation Lead (Regulatory/Quality)

Builds

Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), investigation reports, and quality decision frameworks

Domain

Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

Required skills

Root cause analysis, CAPA development, cGMP regulations, Quality risk management, Technical writing, Data analysis, Project leadership, Conflict resolution, Regulatory inspection preparation, eQMS proficiency

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma certification, ASQ CQE/CQA certification, Regulatory defense experience, Investigator coaching

Technologies

TrackWise, eQMS, Data analysis tools

Responsibilities

Lead complex investigations from initiation to resolution, Develop investigation strategies and risk assessments, Direct multidisciplinary teams in evidence collection and analysis, Evaluate quality and manufacturing data to identify systemic vulnerabilities, Facilitate senior-level discussions on findings and strategies, Author and present reports for internal and regulatory audits, Mentor and coach investigators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC