Manager, Distribution Quality – Contract

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

. Work with the GDP Operational QA Management team to ensure medicines are distributed in the USA in compliance with GDP and GMP requirements .

Posted 9/23/2026contractBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GDP and GMP compliance, with a strong focus on Quality Management Systems (QMS) and risk-based approaches to ensure efficient solutions. Capable of leading cross-functional collaborations and managing regulatory inspections while maintaining high standards of quality oversight.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Scientific or Allied Health FieldStrong Knowledge of International GDP RegulationsGood Knowledge of GMP RegulationsAbility to Apply Risk-Based ApproachesLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)Deviation ReviewCAPA ManagementKPI MaintenanceFinished Goods ReleaseRegulatory Inspection SupportChange Control AssessmentRisk Mitigation Strategy DevelopmentDistribution License ManagementQuality Agreement Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationCritical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingTime Management

Industry Keywords

Good Distribution Practice (GDP)Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)ICH Q9Regulatory ComplianceThird Party Logistics (3PL)Quality OversightClinical QA DistributionMock RecallsRisk AssessmentQuality Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with the GDP Operational QA Management team to ensure medicines are distributed in the USA in compliance with GDP and GMP requirements
Manage day-to-day Quality oversight of Third Party Logistics providers
Provide support for key Vertex stakeholders
Oversee distribution partners within the USA
Prepare and maintain Quality Agreements
Review deviations, CAPA, and changes
Maintain KPIs
Analyze, resolve, or assist with compliance and customer issues
Escalate issues
Perform finished goods release at 3PLs
Monitor GDP and logistics developments and emerging regulations to guide QMS maintenance
Lead distribution requirements and expectations for US new product launches
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders
Support Clinical QA Distribution
Maintain the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated QMS
Ensure distribution licences accurately reflect the current organization and vary licences when necessary
Support recalls, mock recalls, and other on-market activities
Serve as QA assessor/approver on Change Controls, resolving gaps and approving change plans, classifications, and GDP/GMP action strategies
Support the GDP Management Review process, assess risks from metrics, regulatory intelligence, identified risks, and gaps, and recommend mitigations
Participate in expansion activities, ensuring Quality actions are planned and completed, including QMS buildout, distribution licence applications, audits, and Quality Agreements
Plan, prepare, support, and host regulatory inspections
Provide front- and backroom inspection support
Follow up post-inspection with responses and CAPAs for continuous improvement
Report directly to the Senior Manager, Distribution Quality, US

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field
Strong knowledge of international GDP regulations
Good knowledge of GMP regulations
Good understanding of ICH Q9
Ability to apply risk-based approaches to lead and develop efficient solutions balancing compliance and business requirements
Ability to proactively identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence others through active listening and articulate, convincing ideas
Ability to adapt activities to embrace change and support business growth and process improvements
Ability to communicate effectively with local, international, and global audiences with integrity
Critical and strategic thinking to determine and mitigate complex challenges and impacts
Business acumen and leadership skills
Time and resource management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
Compensation and medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other employment terms presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer
Temporary role through a third-party agency partner