Quality Administrator

Exela Pharma Sciences•Lenoir, NC

About The Position

The Quality Administrator independently monitors and verifies compliance with established procedures, work instructions, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). Serving as a trusted representative of the Chief Quality Officer and Chief Executive Officer, this role provides accurate, timely, and unbiased reporting on quality-system and operational status. The position works closely with Operations and Quality functions while maintaining independence, discretion, and objectivity. Comprehensive on-the-job training and role-specific materials will be provided.

Requirements

Experience in a disciplined, procedure-driven, and documentation-heavy environment, such as legal or paralegal work, accounting or audit, law enforcement, parole/probation, regulated case management, or a comparable field.
Demonstrated ability to follow rules, procedures, instructions, and controls precisely and consistently.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to document findings factually and without ambiguity.
Ability to absorb new subject matter quickly and apply critical thinking and logical reasoning.
High attention to detail and comfort working with checklists, procedures, and cross-referenced data.
Ability to work independently and report sensitive or unfavorable findings to executive leadership without hesitation.
Demonstrated objectivity, maturity, integrity, discretion, and resilience when facing peer pressure or competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior GMP, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or life-sciences experience is not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Independently verify that personnel follow documented procedures and instructions exactly as written.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with work instructions tailored to each Administrator position.
Conduct structured reviews and follow up on task deadlines, completion, and thoroughness.
Compare actual practices with applicable procedures, instructions, and checklists; document gaps or discrepancies.
Initiate a formal Quality Event and, when warranted, a CAPA in the Quality Management System upon identifying findings that meet established severity criteria.
Track recurring or systemic noncompliance patterns and escalate them for leadership attention.
Prepare clear, factual reports on task status and findings for joint presentation to the CQO and CEO at least weekly or more frequently as needed.
Confirm that follow-up actions are completed and incorporated into regular practice.
Maintain independence from functions under review and report concerns without influence from local operational priorities.
Handle sensitive and confidential matters with integrity, discretion, and full transparency to executive leadership.