QA Supervisor, Compliance
Lonza · Nansha, Yunnan, China
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The QA Supervisor will conduct shop floor oversight and Gemba walks to ensure GMP compliance and inspection readiness across manufacturing and warehouse areas. Additionally, the role involves coordinating internal and external audits, managing CAPA plans, and driving systemic quality improvements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and possess at least 3 years of experience in a Quality role within the pharmaceutical industry. Proficiency in written and spoken English, along with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, is required.
Full description
Location.
The actual location of this job is in Guangzhou, China.
What you will do:
- Shop Floor QA Oversight and Inspection Readiness：
- Conduct routine quality Gemba walk in manufacturing, warehouse, and other GMP areas to identify and communicate quality and compliance risks in a timely manner.
- Perform on site oversight of critical manufacturing activities, documentation practices, status labeling, material and label management, and housekeeping to promote GMP compliance. Track inspection observations and coordinate timely implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
- Analyze trends and risks identified from shop floor Gemba walk and other quality oversight activities, and drive systemic improvements to support continuous inspection readiness.
- Promote quality culture and Data Integrity awareness to enhance compliance and inspection readiness.
- Audit and Compliance Responsibilities：
- Coordinate preparations for customer audits, regulatory inspections, corporate audits, and internal audits, including document collection, document review, on site support, and post audit follow-up.
- Review audit and inspection responses and CAPA plans, track the implementation of corrective actions, and drive timely closure and effectiveness verification.
- Coordinate and complete customer questionnaires and paper assessments to ensure customer requirements are met on time.
- Support the gap analysis of new or updated regulations on site operations and coordinate related training, procedure development, and procedural updates as required.
- Follow up on corporate audit observations and other quality system findings, and coordinate risk assessments, remediation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives with relevant functions.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or above;
- At least 3 years of experience in a Quality role within the pharmaceutical industry, or at least 5 years of experience in other relevant pharmaceutical functions.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Effective communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
