Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance

Cardinal Health

. Develop and implement compliant and cost-effective quality systems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,900 - $103,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing compliant quality systems while providing oversight of production activities. Capable of training personnel and mentoring colleagues, with a strong understanding of GMP and GDP standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Systems DevelopmentGMP KnowledgeGDP KnowledgeTraining and MentoringAudit Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality ControlPolicy DevelopmentTechnical Problem SolvingProject ManagementDocumentation Review

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Products KnowledgeProduction OversightOperational TrainingComplianceManufacturing Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement compliant and cost-effective quality systems
Provide oversight of production/manufacturing activities
Train operational and quality control personnel
Educate business leaders on Quality policies and procedures
Ensure products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented
Perform varied tasks and projects involving complex projects of large scope
Develop innovative technical solutions to difficult problems
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Independently complete work with general guidance on new projects
Mentor less experienced colleagues as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-8 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Sponsored products knowledge, preferred
GMP, GDP, audit experience, preferred
Ability to travel 75% of the time, 2-3 weeks per month
Availability for 3rd shift core hours of 5:00 am to 1:00 pm; hours can fluctuate
Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of relevant concepts, principles, and technical capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs