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Quality Manager

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Menomonie, WIJob$110–130K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$110–130K/yr
Location
Menomonie, WI
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Manager for a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The role leads site quality systems and regulatory compliance, oversees quality activities across manufacturing and testing, and drives investigations, audits, and continuous improvement. The posting requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10+ years of quality assurance experience; prior quality leadership in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality Management SystemsFDA Cgmp Regulations21 Cfr Parts 11, 210, and 211ICh GuidelinesQuality Risk ManagementPharmaceutical Quality SystemsValidation ProgramsElectronic Quality Management SystemsPart 11-Compliant SystemsQuality InvestigationsCapa ManagementChange ControlCompliance InitiativesLeadershipCommunicationOrganizationAnalytical Problem-SolvingMicrosoft OfficeExcelPriority ManagementCollaborationQuality LeadershipFDA Inspection SupportRegulatory AuditsSupplier QualificationVeterinary PharmaceuticalsPharmaceutical Dosage-Form ManufacturingQuality System ImprovementInspection Readiness

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or Related Technical Discipline10+ Years Quality Assurance ExperiencePharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Regulated Medical Device Manufacturing ExperienceFDA-Regulated Pharmaceutical Quality LeadershipFDA Inspection and Regulatory Audit Support Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Senior Quality Assurance Manager – Menomonie, WI

Location: Menomonie, WI

Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical

Position: Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually + Bonus

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Take the Next Step in Your Quality Leadership Career with Kelly®!

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Manager for an exciting opportunity with a growing veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Menomonie, Wisconsin!

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned quality professional to take a leadership role in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. You'll play a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening quality systems, and driving continuous improvement while supporting the production of pharmaceutical products for companion and production animals.

If you're passionate about quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and leading meaningful improvements in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

What's a Typical Day as a Senior Quality Assurance Manager?

  • Lead and maintain site Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee document control processes, including SOPs, batch records, specifications, calibration records, and other quality documentation.

  • Provide quality oversight for pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory testing, validation, and product release activities.

  • Lead investigations involving deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), customer complaints, change controls, and other quality events.

  • Review and approve validation plans, protocols, reports, and quality-related documentation.

  • Plan and conduct internal quality audits while supporting supplier qualification, regulatory inspections, and external audits.

  • Ensure effective processes are established for product recalls, incoming material inspections, and regulatory documentation.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and cross-functional teams to strengthen quality systems and support continuous improvement.

  • Promote a culture of quality, accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence throughout the facility.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated medical device manufacturing.

  • Strong understanding of FDA cGMP regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, and 211 .

  • Knowledge of ICH guidelines, quality risk management, and pharmaceutical quality systems.

  • Experience managing validation programs, electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), and Part 11-compliant systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead quality investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and compliance initiatives.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous quality leadership experience within FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • Experience supporting FDA inspections, regulatory audits, and supplier qualification programs.

  • Background in veterinary pharmaceuticals or pharmaceutical dosage-form manufacturing.

  • Proven success implementing quality system improvements and driving inspection readiness.

Why Kelly®?

At Kelly Science & Clinical, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

This opportunity offers:

  • Competitive salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, plus bonus potential.

  • Consistent schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

  • Leadership opportunity: Play a key role in shaping quality operations at a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

  • Professional impact: Help ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of important veterinary pharmaceutical products.

  • Career growth: Apply your expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Compensation is based on several factors, including education, relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Ready to Lead Quality Excellence?

If you're an experienced Quality Assurance leader ready to make an impact in pharmaceutical manufacturing, apply today!

Let Kelly Science & Clinical help you discover what's next in your career.

Kelly® — Connecting great people with great opportunities.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 465 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–130K/yr
  • US median$91–155K/yr318 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 9% above the US median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 465 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Assurance Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 325 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 123 of the 465 open Quality Assurance Manager jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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