Quality Assurance Manager

Cardinal Health•Aurora, CO

2d•$119,500 - $170,700

About The Position

The Manager, Quality Assurance manages quality programs, policies, and procedures to minimize risks and protect supply chain integrity. The role applies advanced quality assurance knowledge to collaborate across functions, resolve complex quality issues, and lead quality audits. The Manager creates and revises standard operating procedures, aligns policies across the organization, and monitors adherence. The role also leads a team of Quality Assurance Specialists and manages Quality Assurance department operations. Quality Assurance at Cardinal Health develops and implements a compliant, cost-effective quality system to ensure products and services are reliable, safe, effective, and compliant with regulatory standards and specifications. The function oversees production and manufacturing activities, trains operational and quality control personnel, educates business leaders on quality policies and procedures, and ensures products and services are appropriately reviewed and documented. The anticipated salary range is $119,500 to $170,700. The position is not bonus eligible. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/16/2026. Cardinal Health describes a range of benefits and programs supporting health and well-being.

Requirements

8–12 years of experience, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience, preferred.

Nice To Haves

8–12 years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage internal Quality Assurance policies and programs that establish guidelines across organizational functions, and ensure fulfillment of external reporting requirements for products and operations.
Lead a team of Quality Assurance Specialists; delegate projects and tasks, review work, provide direction to less experienced specialists, conduct performance evaluations, and make talent-management and compensation recommendations to the Director.
Guide internal stakeholders on compliance with internal Quality Assurance policies and procedures and external requirements; assess quality implications of operational and product changes.
Lead cross-functional projects to identify root causes of significant quality issues, educate stakeholders on quality requirements, and develop solutions to reduce future risks.
Work with Quality Assurance Specialists in a given area, such as recalls, to create recommended resolutions.
Update standard operating procedures in response to product changes and regulatory developments, including changes prompted by significant quality issues such as recalls or customer complaints.
Serve as a liaison with regulators, respond to regulatory queries, and address questions and compile information during regulatory audits.
Lead quality audits of regional distribution centers to verify operational compliance with standard operating procedures, report quality issues to Operations teams, and provide process-improvement guidance.
Manage department operations and supervise professional employees, front-line supervisors, and/or business support staff.
Participate in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals, ensure employees operate within guidelines, and build consensus among involved parties.