QA compliance specialist - Supplier Quality

QA compliance specialist - Supplier Quality

Location: This position is based in our Portsmouth, NH office. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST.

What you will get:

below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Paid time off (PTO).

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

The QA Compliance Specialist – Supplier Quality serves as a key liaison between the Portsmouth site and global supplier quality functions. This role is responsible for overseeing supplier quality management activities, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, and supporting internal stakeholders through effective supplier oversight and collaboration.

The Specialist acts as the primary site point of contact for supplier-related quality matters and plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, driving supplier performance, and mitigating risk across the supply chain.

• Serve as the site lead for supplier quality activities in partnership with global supplier quality teams.

• Coordinate Vendor Change Notifications (VCNs) and Quality Alert programs.

• Author, review, negotiate, and finalize Supplier Quality Agreements.

• Manage supplier qualification and requalification activities, including documentation review and approval.

• Support and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

• Collaborate with Global Corporate Quality (GCQ) and site stakeholders on supplier-related programs and initiatives.

• Review, revise, and approve documentation associated with supplier management and raw material compliance.

• Ensure supplier activities align with GMP and regulatory requirements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality and compliance objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 3–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance within a GMP-regulated environment.

• Strong working knowledge of GMP regulations and raw material compliance requirements.

• Experience with SAP, TrackWise, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead quality initiatives.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.