Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Manager, Quality Assurance to lead GxP operations for a pharmaceutical company’s Rahway, NJ campus, providing strategic and day-to-day quality oversight across internal teams and GxP service providers.

This role ensures GxP compliance across scientific, laboratory, and shipping services, leading audits and investigations, root cause analysis, SOP development, training compliance, supplier oversight, and new hire GxP training.

About the job

In this specialized quality and compliance role, you'll support pharmaceutical and life sciences environments by ensuring adherence to GxP regulations and Quality Management System (QMS) standards. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain audit readiness, manage quality incidents, and optimize system performance across key compliance platforms.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $103445 per year - $133870 per year

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Make a direct impact on patient safety and regulatory success through rigorous quality and compliance oversight.

• Engage in meaningful work supporting scientific innovation in cutting-edge pharmaceutical and life sciences environments.

• Gain hands-on experience with leading digital systems and tools that drive compliance and operational excellence.

• Collaborate with high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across Integrated Facilities Management and client operations.

• Take ownership of critical quality processes—from audit preparation to CAPA resolution and change control.

• Develop professionally through exposure to global compliance standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Join a mission-driven culture where your technical expertise supports breakthrough healthcare solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience supporting quality and compliance initiatives within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments, with deep knowledge of GxP standards.

• Hands-on expertise in leading or supporting L0–L4 audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up actions.

• Background in working with Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) teams and applying Quality Assurance practices in complex operational settings.

• Excellent technical writing skills with the skills to clearly document deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.

• Project management capabilities with the skillset to drive multiple compliance initiatives while meeting regulatory and organizational deadlines.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)