Associate Director, Supplier Qualification

The Associate Director, Supplier Qualification, is responsible for leading the global GxP audit program and the end-to-end supplier qualification lifecycle to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. This role provides strategic oversight of external and internal audits, manages supplier risk, drives operational excellence, and partners cross functionally to support a mature, risk-based Quality Management System (QMS).   The individual serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in GxP auditing practices, vendor oversight, and quality risk management, ensuring the organization maintains inspection readiness and a robust, compliant supply network.