Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality Management (GSQM) - Seattle, WA or Toulouse, FR

The Senior Manager, Global Supplier Quality Management (GSQM) will serve as the global process owner for Just-Evotec Biologics (JEB), overseeing GMP supplier performance and ensuring compliance with JEB policies, as well as FDA, EMA, and other international regulations. This role is responsible for fostering effective internal and external partnerships, including suppliers, contract organizations, and strategic partners.

We would consider someone from either greater Seattle, WA area or Toulouse, France.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global supplier quality team, managing the GMP supplier lifecycle: selection, onboarding, requalification, and risk management.

• Schedule and oversee supplier audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance.

• Manage contracts and consultant auditors supporting GMP audits and international inspection readiness.

• Oversee internal GMP Supplier Quality events (e.g., complaints, deviations, CAPAs) with escalation of critical issues affecting patient safety, product quality, or supply.

• Act as project manager for assigned quality initiatives, including Change Control Review Board, GMP QMR, and Quality Risk Management.

• Assess and ensure external supplier readiness for health authority inspections and client audits - represent QA in internal and external meetings.

• Perform and approve impact and risk assessments.

• Serve as Business Process Owner (BPO) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supplier quality, including system and tool deployment.

• Develop, maintain, and deliver controlled documents and training materials for the Supplier Quality Management program.

• Support audits and inspections, including preparation of responses and corrective actions.

• Communicate deliverable status to clients, management, and stakeholders.

• Monitor and report global Supplier Quality Management metrics; support site-level compliance.

• Conduct periodic reviews of the Supplier Quality program and drive continuous improvement.

• Oversee investigations of supplier-related quality issues and root causes.

• Travel to JEB sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in Quality and 10+ years in the biotech industry.

• Expertise in Supplier Quality Management processes and methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of biologics and pharmaceutical regulations, risk management, and science-based decision-making.

• Project management experience.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and promote a quality-focused culture.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems (e.g., Veeva QualityDocs, eQMS).

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $112,560 to $154,100;  Base salary offered may vary depending on the individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.