Senior Level Quality Auditor Jobs
Senior level quality auditor jobs place experienced professionals in ownership roles, setting quality strategy, leading audit programs, and driving compliance outcomes across complex operations. Openings are concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Hologic, Verista, and L3Harris hiring at this level now.
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Description
Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Senior Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
Quality Oversight & GMP Operations
- Provide Quality Assurance oversight for GMP manufacturing operations supporting both clinical and commercial Cell & Gene Therapy products.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Validation, Engineering, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Materials Management, and Capital Project teams to ensure GMP compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Represent Quality on cross-functional project teams while serving as the primary QA resource for assigned initiatives.
- Identify compliance risks and proactively communicate quality gaps, recommending practical, risk-based solutions.
Validation & Engineering Support
- Provide QA review and approval of:
- Validation protocols and reports
- Equipment, utility, facility, and computer system qualification documentation
- Risk assessments
- Engineering change documentation
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
- Review qualification activities for laboratory instruments and manufacturing systems.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Provide Quality support for:
- Change Controls
- Deviations and GMP Investigations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Ensure investigations are scientifically sound, timely, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate quality issues using a risk-based decision-making approach.
Facilities & Utility Oversight
- Provide Quality oversight for:
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Calibration programs
- Electronic Change Requests (eCRs)
- Work Orders
- Review and approve equipment, utility, and facility trending programs.
- Support Environmental Monitoring (EM), routine facility monitoring, and utility control programs.
- Provide oversight of facility monitoring systems including Building Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), ViewLinc, pest control, and related GMP-controlled programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Foster strong collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Facilities, and Laboratory organizations.
- Participate in project meetings and provide quality guidance throughout project execution.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels while balancing quality, compliance, and business objectives.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with 3–5 years of relevant Quality or Validation experience OR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Scientific, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience providing QA oversight of GMP manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting validation programs and capital projects within regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Cell & Gene Therapy environments.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and validation principles.
- Experience supporting aseptic manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading:
- GMP investigations
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA development and effectiveness
- Experience reviewing validation documentation, engineering documentation, and quality system records.
- Experience working with electronic quality systems such as:
- Veeva
- Nuvolo
- ViewLinc
- Other enterprise GMP quality applications
- Onsite job requirement in Boston, MA
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant, see the privacy notice for further details.
For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
Description
Verista's 500 experts team up with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines & Values:
- We empower and support our colleagues
- We commit to client success at every turn
- We have the courage to do the right thing
- We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
- We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Senior Quality Engineer Responsibilities:
Quality Oversight & GMP Operations
- Provide Quality Assurance oversight for GMP manufacturing operations supporting both clinical and commercial Cell & Gene Therapy products.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Validation, Engineering, Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Materials Management, and Capital Project teams to ensure GMP compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Represent Quality on cross-functional project teams while serving as the primary QA resource for assigned initiatives.
- Identify compliance risks and proactively communicate quality gaps, recommending practical, risk-based solutions.
Validation & Engineering Support
- Provide QA review and approval of:
- Validation protocols and reports
- Equipment, utility, facility, and computer system qualification documentation
- Risk assessments
- Engineering change documentation
- Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment, facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
- Review qualification activities for laboratory instruments and manufacturing systems.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Provide Quality support for:
- Change Controls
- Deviations and GMP Investigations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Ensure investigations are scientifically sound, timely, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate quality issues using a risk-based decision-making approach.
Facilities & Utility Oversight
- Provide Quality oversight for:
- Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Calibration programs
- Electronic Change Requests (eCRs)
- Work Orders
- Review and approve equipment, utility, and facility trending programs.
- Support Environmental Monitoring (EM), routine facility monitoring, and utility control programs.
- Provide oversight of facility monitoring systems including Building Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), ViewLinc, pest control, and related GMP-controlled programs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Foster strong collaboration across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Facilities, and Laboratory organizations.
- Participate in project meetings and provide quality guidance throughout project execution.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels while balancing quality, compliance, and business objectives.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with 3–5 years of relevant Quality or Validation experience OR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Scientific, or related discipline with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience providing QA oversight of GMP manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting validation programs and capital projects within regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Cell & Gene Therapy environments.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and validation principles.
- Experience supporting aseptic manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading:
- GMP investigations
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA development and effectiveness
- Experience reviewing validation documentation, engineering documentation, and quality system records.
- Experience working with electronic quality systems such as:
- Veeva
- Nuvolo
- ViewLinc
- Other enterprise GMP quality applications
- Onsite job requirement in Boston, MA
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
- High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
- Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
- FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
- Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
- As Needed Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
Verista collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a California Job Applicant, see the privacy notice for further details.
For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com
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Senior Level Quality Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level quality auditor job?
Employers hiring at the senior level want candidates who have led audit programs end to end, not just participated in them. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks like ISO, FDA, or AS9100, combined with a record of finding systemic issues and driving corrective action, gives you a clear edge. Showing that you have mentored junior auditors or influenced quality policy across a team lifts a strong application above the rest.
Which companies hire senior level quality auditors?
Companies hiring senior level quality auditors right now include Hologic, Verista, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large manufacturers, regulated healthcare and medical device firms, aerospace contractors, and professional services organizations that maintain formal quality management systems requiring experienced oversight.
Are there remote senior level quality auditor jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the industry and audit scope. About 50% of senior level quality auditor openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote roles more common in compliance consulting, software quality, and documentation-heavy audit functions. Roles requiring hands-on facility inspections or supplier audits typically remain on-site or require regular travel.
What makes a quality auditor role senior level?
Senior level quality auditor roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to design and manage audit programs, interpret complex regulatory requirements independently, identify systemic risks rather than isolated defects, and lead corrective action initiatives. Mentoring junior auditors and contributing to quality policy decisions are also standard expectations that distinguish senior roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level quality auditors?
Senior Level quality auditor roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, mandatory audit cycles, and quality management standards that require experienced professionals who can lead compliance programs rather than simply execute individual audits.