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Cardinal Health lists this Regional Manager, Quality Management opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CO-Colorado-FIELD
NV-Las Vegas PET 2
CO-Denver PET
NM-Albuquerque PET
Full time
What Quality Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.
Quality Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Quality function.
Cardinal Health PET Manufacturing Services is responsible for manufacturing PET radiopharmaceuticals to enhance patient treatment through improved disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.
Responsibilities
Provides overall direction and management of the QA function that supports their assigned PET manufacturing sites in the United States
Is responsible for all Quality Assurance functions including but not limited to: raw material storage activities, batch record review and approval, product disposition, investigation and remediation of manufacturing issues according to procedure, compliant investigation, execution of validation protocols and site related records management
Provides advice, guidance and training to QA staff in the verification and approval of documents and processes including but not limited to: validation protocols / reports, investigations, procedures and change controls
Providing general oversight to ensure the identity, strength, quality and purity of the drug product released at their sites
Ensuring that all raw materials and finished product meet specifications
Ensuring the review of production records and release of finished product at their assigned sites
Ensuring that all procedures are followed and that all errors and failures to meet specification are appropriately investigated and corrected at their sites
Ensuring regional quality coverage at all assigned sites
Interacts with regulatory agencies, as necessary and ensures the closure any regional FDA commitments on time and its related documentation/objective evidence appropriate
Ensure that the procedures are properly followed and adequate for their intended use
Implements and monitors quality performance measures for the site and reports them to the Director, Quality in a timely manner
Interacts with and provides advice to management and other personnel in the establishment of systems, plans, specifications, methods and procedures
Assess data collected (complaints, investigations, change control, stability failures, etc.) to identify trends and develop corrective actions where needed to ensure compliance with cGMP's and regulatory requirements
Collaborates with their assigned Area Manager and others to build strategic alliances within the PET network; negotiates to build broad-based support and/or persuades others in order to meet deadlines
Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions, services and products; manages monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness
Ensures that customers have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed customer expectations
The Regional Quality Manager (RQM) has the authority to:
Approves change control documents (up to a moderate change)
Initiates investigations and provide direction for corrective action
Determines, develops and delivers training
Develops, reviews and revises quality procedures
Makes hiring decisions for their direct reports
Approves personnel related issues (PTO, travel, etc.)
Deploys employee goals, objectives and performance evaluations
Carries out other duties as described in policies and procedures or as assigned by the Director/Quality
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
8-12 years of experience, preferred
2-5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry preferred
1-3 years of experience in a quality management role preferred
Thorough knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements, controlled environments, good manufacturing practices and quality system requirements
Knowledgeable to validation practices and principles
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and the ability to motivate and influence others
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel (statistics, graphing, presentations, etc.)
Proactively develops and maintains technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practices
Ability to travel to all assigned sites (50%-75%)
Must be located near PET facility or relocation may be required
What is expected of you and others at this level
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved
Schedule
Onsite role at a PET manufacturing facility
Candidate must be flexible to work different shifts or schedules based on business need
Work hours may be subject to change
50% - 75% travel
Work Environment
The primary work environment consists of a manufacturing pharmacy which must be kept clean, orderly, properly lighted and maintained in optimum operating condition. Employees handle radioactive materials and are exposed to very low amounts of radiation that are deemed safe by current standards. The facility is operated under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions that are regulated by both State and Federal agencies, and that are enforced by the corporate internal quality and regulatory group. Each staff member will receive specific training in keeping radiation exposures within regulatory guidelines and he/she will be routinely monitored for their exposure to radiation. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.
Anticipated salary range: $119,500.00-$170,700.00
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: 11/23/2026 *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 candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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 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.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
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