Quality Assurance Lead

Fortrea

. Serve as a quality partner to operational teams by providing guidance on quality issue management, quality risk identification, escalation requirements, and continuous improvement opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) process, with a strong understanding of GCP and GxP requirements. Capable of analyzing quality metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management System (QMS)Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)GxP ExperienceGCP KnowledgeQuality Issue Management

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Hard Skills

Quality Issue ManagementQuality Risk IdentificationTrend AnalysisContinuous ImprovementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SoftwareData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

GxPGCPLife SciencesQuality Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a quality partner to operational teams by providing guidance on quality issue management, quality risk identification, escalation requirements, and continuous improvement opportunities
Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate the progression and resolution of quality issues within the Quality Management System (QMS)
Monitor and drive timely progression of quality issues while identifying and escalating risks that may impact compliance, quality, or client commitments
Collaborate with functional teams to develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
Maintain working knowledge of quality systems, processes, and regulatory requirements to support quality issue management
Partner with Quality Lead Managers and senior quality leadership on quality issue progression, escalation activities, and client communications
Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify systemic quality concerns, emerging risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Support preparation of quality summaries, trend analyses, and quality-related communications for internal stakeholders and clients
Contribute to process improvement initiatives strengthening compliance, quality oversight, and operational effectiveness
Perform other duties as assigned
Occasionally drive to site locations and travel domestically and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience in a regulatory environment, including experience in GxP roles
Strong understanding of QMS and the CAPA process
Knowledge of GCP and GxP requirements
Ability to convey key details of quality issues internally
Ability to communicate quality issue summaries to clients, where applicable
A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent Life Science experience
Relevant and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf
Regular and consistent attendance
Varied hours may be required
Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(K)
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable