Specialist Pharmaceutical Quality Systems
AstraZeneca is hiring a Specialist Pharmaceutical Quality Systems. It pays $84k-$125k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on AstraZeneca.
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As part of Laboratory Management and Stability (LMS) team, the role supports shared core responsibilities such as stability program coordination, sample flow oversight, inventory management, and the management of OOT/OOS, deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Systems Integration: Lead onboarding and configuration of laboratory digital tools across QC processes, ensuring workflows, templates, roles, and access align with operational needs and controlled documentation.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as liaison among laboratory staff, IT, QA, and project leadership to gather requirements, address concerns, align scope, and communicate status and decisions.
- Training & Documentation: Develop and deliver user-focused training, SOPs, quick reference guides, and controlled templates; conduct readiness assessments and provide postgolive support.
- Issue Resolution & Enhancements: Troubleshoot system onboarding and usage challenges; coordinate incident triage and enhancement delivery with technical teams; maintain issue/change logs and user feedback loops.
- Data Integrity & Compliance: Ensure GxP aligned configuration and use across systems; uphold 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 controls, audit trails, role-based access, validated states, and traceability to URS/FRS/test scripts.
- LMS Core Operations Support: Support sample flow oversight across QC CGT labs; assist with investigations for OOT, OOS, deviations, and CAPAs; contribute to stability program; and maintain inventory management processes including Kanban room controls, min/max levels, and timely replenishment to sustain compliant operation.
- Audit & Inspection Support: Prepare evidence packages (training records, configuration summaries, validation status, change histories) and participate in internal/external audits and inspections.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience OR bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in GMP laboratory operations, pharmaceutical quality systems, manufacturing support, laboratory digital systems, equipment, materials, sample management, stability, or another regulated technical environment
- Working knowledge of GMP/GxP, data integrity, ALCOA+, and controlled documentation requirements
- Ability to learn and work across multiple LMS processes and laboratory systems, including GQCLIMS, 1Lab, MODA, Businessmap, SAP, or comparable systems
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, manage concurrent assignments, follow issues through closure, and escalate risks appropriately
- Effective written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination skills
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $83,504.80 - 125,257.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
12-Nov-2026Closing Date
18-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
How we rate this
Specialist Pharmaceutical Quality Systems at AstraZeneca rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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