About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QMS Implementation Specialist / Project Manager based in United States.
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end implementation of electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) for life sciences organizations.
- Coordinate QMS implementation activities, project timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications.
- Participate in system configuration and implementation activities based on business and quality requirements.
- Support data migration activities, including data mapping, migration planning, verification, and reconciliation.
- Develop and execute validation documentation, including User Requirements Specifications (URS), risk assessments, test scripts, traceability matrices, and validation summaries.
- Facilitate requirements gathering and translate business processes into system requirements and workflows.
- Support system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), defect resolution, and implementation readiness.
- Collaborate with Quality, IT, Validation, business stakeholders, vendors, and client project teams.
- Assist with system go-live, deployment, training, and post-implementation support.
- Ensure implementation activities align with applicable GxP requirements, data integrity principles, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Requirements
- 4–8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or another regulated life sciences environment.
- Hands-on experience supporting QMS or eQMS implementation projects.
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: project management, QMS system configuration, data migration, or computer system validation (CSV).
- Experience with QMS platforms such as Veeva Quality, MasterControl, ZenQMS, SOLABS, or similar electronic Quality Management Systems.
- Understanding of quality processes including deviations, CAPA, change control, document management, training, audits, and/or supplier quality.
- Working knowledge of GxP requirements, data integrity principles, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Strong communication, organizational, and client-facing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to adapt to different responsibilities and contribute across multiple phases of an implementation.
- Experience supporting multiple QMS implementations or client-facing implementation projects is preferred.
- Experience with SuccessFactors or similar learning and training management platforms is a plus.
- Consulting or professional services experience, familiarity with system integrations, and experience working with both technical and business stakeholders are preferred.
- Candidates based in Eastern Pennsylvania or Central New Jersey are strongly preferred, with the ability to travel approximately once per month to the Bethlehem and/or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
Conditions
- Initial 6-month contract-to-hire engagement with a strong opportunity to transition into a full-time position.
- Primarily remote work arrangement.
- Approximately monthly travel to Eastern Pennsylvania as required by client projects.
- Opportunity to work on QMS implementation projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and broader life sciences sectors.
- Potential for long-term career growth supporting ongoing QMS implementation projects.
- Full-time opportunity following successful completion of the initial contract period and mutual fit.