Associate Quality Manager, Stability

Stryker • Cary, IL

19h • $112,900 - $188,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stryker is seeking an Associate Quality Manager, Stability to support our Stryker Sage Medical division in Cary, IL to provide leadership for the Stability function, overseeing team performance, processes, and procedures while advancing quality excellence across the product lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with U.S. and international regulatory requirements and supports quality activities from product development through commercial manufacturing and post‑market surveillance. What you will do: Lead and continuously advance a best‑in‑class Stability program, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, ISO) and inspection readiness at all times Provide strategic and operational oversight of stability study design, execution, monitoring, and reporting, including support for regulatory submissions and product quality reviews Establish, maintain, and improve stability policies, procedures, systems, and documentation to drive consistency, scalability, and data integrity Analyze stability data and trends to proactively identify risks, mitigate issues, and drive continuous quality and product lifecycle improvements Plan, prioritize, and oversee team deliverables; monitor progress and assess results to ensure alignment with organizational and business objectives Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment, effective decision‑making, and timely outcomes Build and lead high‑performing teams by setting clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations; coach, develop, and address performance to maximize engagement and results Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement What you need: Required Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or related Minimum of 6+ years’ experience - supporting Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions, with demonstrated success driving quality improvements through data and quality system improvements. Deep expertise in pharmaceutical stability testing aligned with ICH and global regulatory standards, supported by comprehensive knowledge of diverse analytical techniques and instrumentation. Proven ability to analyze complex data sets using sound mathematical and statistical principles to inform decisions and drive effective, executable actions Preferred 3+ supervisory experience with demonstrated people‑leadership exposure, including mentoring, training, and developing high‑performing direct and indirect reports Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE) Certification preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, with proven success working in cross‑functional team environments $112,900.00 - $188,100.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, or related
• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience - supporting Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance functions, with demonstrated success driving quality improvements through data and quality system improvements.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical stability testing aligned with ICH and global regulatory standards, supported by comprehensive knowledge of diverse analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets using sound mathematical and statistical principles to inform decisions and drive effective, executable actions

Nice To Haves

• 3+ supervisory experience with demonstrated people‑leadership exposure, including mentoring, training, and developing high‑performing direct and indirect reports
• Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE) Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, with proven success working in cross‑functional team environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously advance a best‑in‑class Stability program, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, ISO) and inspection readiness at all times
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of stability study design, execution, monitoring, and reporting, including support for regulatory submissions and product quality reviews
• Establish, maintain, and improve stability policies, procedures, systems, and documentation to drive consistency, scalability, and data integrity
• Analyze stability data and trends to proactively identify risks, mitigate issues, and drive continuous quality and product lifecycle improvements
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee team deliverables; monitor progress and assess results to ensure alignment with organizational and business objectives
• Partner cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment, effective decision‑making, and timely outcomes
• Build and lead high‑performing teams by setting clear goals, KPIs, and performance expectations; coach, develop, and address performance to maximize engagement and results
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees