Senior Quality Manager - Life Sciences - Ayer, MA

About the role

This position involves owning and shaping the site-wide quality strategy at a leadership level, driving transformational quality improvements with real impact.

Job Description

• Define and execute site quality strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives
• Act as a key member of the leadership team, influencing quality-focused decision-making
• Lead and develop QA, QC, and Supplier Quality teams, ensuring performance and growth
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce defects, and improve efficiency
• Oversee compliance with ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations
• Manage supplier quality processes including qualification, auditing, and performance monitoring
• Lead root cause investigations and ensure effective CAPA implementation
• Ensure audit readiness and represent the business in customer and regulatory audits
• Standardize and improve quality processes across the site and wider organization
• Implement and track key quality KPIs to drive data-led decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
• 5-10 years of quality leadership experience within a regulated industry
• Strong background in ISO standards (9001, 13485) and quality systems
• Proven experience leading audits, supplier quality, and compliance initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership ability managing and developing high-performing teams
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels
• Strong analytical mindset with problem-solving and decision-making capability

Benefits

• Lead quality strategy at a senior leadership level
• Influence business-wide decisions and operational excellence
• Build and develop high-performing quality teams
• Join a company that prioritizes continuous improvement and innovation
• Work in a collaborative environment with global exposure

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is full-time.