Job Summary
This leadership role provides strategic oversight for the Quality function, driving regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Responsibilities include managing quality staff, developing policies, overseeing critical quality processes like CAPA and document control, leading audit readiness, and ensuring product quality and patient safety throughout the entire product lifecycle through cross-functional collaboration and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and developthe Quality function, providing strategic oversight, direction, and mentorship to direct reports and site personnel to achieve quality goals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive the continuous improvementof the Quality Management System (QMS) by developing, implementing, and maintaining quality policies, procedures, and processes in adherence to ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and other relevant standards.
• Oversee critical quality systems, including document control, CAPA, NCR, and complaint handling within a manufacturing environment.
• Direct and facilitateall audit activities, including regulatory (e.g., FDA, MDSAP), customer, and corporate audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely, effective responses to findings.
• Conduct Site Quality Management Reviewsand analyze key performance indicator (KPI) metrics to identify trends, escalate issues to senior management, and inform critical decisions impacting product release and patient safety.
• Champion risk management initiatives, including hazard analysis and FMEA, and lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts for quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure robust product quality and process compliance across the entire product lifecycle, from design control and supplier qualification to manufacturing and post-market surveillance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• ASQ CQE, CQA, or CMQ/OE certifications preferred
• 8+ years of quality experience preferred
• Previous quality experience in a medical device manufacturing setting required
• Experience with injection molding processes preferred
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (QSR), and other relevant international quality standards and regulations.
• Extensive experience with regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, MDSAP, ISO) and responding to findings.
• Strong understanding and experience with key quality processes: CAPA, Non-Conformance, Complaint Handling, Document Control, and Change Control.
• Experience with all phases of the product lifecycle, including design control, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and post-market surveillance.
• Previous experience managing and developing both hourly and salaried professionals

Anticipated salary range:$91,400 - $130,600

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:3/6/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.