About this role
Job Title: QMS SpecialistJob DescriptionThis role supports Quality Systems and batch/lot disposition for pharmaceutical and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products. The specialist will provide hands-on QA oversight across the product lifecycle, ensuring products and quality processes meet FDA, ISO, and internal requirements.
Responsibilities
- Own and improve Quality Management System (QMS) processes.
- Review and approve deviations, nonconformances, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, SOPs, and controlled documents.
- Perform QA review of batch records, QC results, certificates, and support batch and lot disposition decisions while managing quality-related batch holds.
- Assess root cause, product impact, compliance risk, and determine appropriate CAPA.
- Ensure compliance with FDA requirements, 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, and ISO risk-management principles.
- Support audits, regulatory inspections, supplier quality activities, and remediation efforts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain.
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of FDA and QMS requirements.
- 3+ years of hands-on IVD/medical device Quality Systems experience.
- Experience with batch disposition/release.
- Proficiency in performing regulatory gap assessments and driving remediation.
- Experience with electronic QMS, investigations, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline.
- CQA or CQE certification is a plus.
- Ability to evaluate quality/compliance risks independently and make risk-based quality decisions.
Work EnvironmentThis is a remote position with the flexibility to travel to New Jersey 10% of the time. The role offers opportunities for growth and visibility in a specialized environment focused on orphan drugs and complex rare disease products.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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