Quality Investigation & CAPA Consultant

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Quality Investigation & CAPA Consultant to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for an onsite contract position located in Raleigh, NC. The Quality Investigation & CAPA Consultant will support a critical remediation initiative by partnering with manufacturing and quality teams to investigate deviations, drive corrective actions, and strengthen compliance efforts across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex deviation, exception, and nonconformance investigations within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate directly with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify root causes and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Conduct on-the-floor assessments and gather operational data to support timely and thorough investigations.
• Review existing quality records and remediation activities to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and internal quality standards.
• Assist site leadership with reducing investigation backlogs and improving overall quality system performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting quality investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and FDA-regulated pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience working directly in production facilities and partnering with cross-functional plant personnel.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and drive effective remediation strategies.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, enzyme, or related process manufacturing industries preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick leave if required by law
• 401K

Pay

Salary Range: $85-$100/hr (USD)