New · posted Oct 27
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
QA Specialist - Batch Release Officer
- Raleigh, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
QA Specialist - Batch Release Officer
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
As a Senior Logistics Quality Control Coordinator at ICON, you will ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance within our logistics operations.
What you need
You will have a strong foundation in quality assurance and compliance, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Degree in Quality Management, Logistics, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Proven experience in quality control within the logistics or pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct detailed audits and assessments of quality control processes.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues and drive improvements in quality control practices and logistics operations.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
You will lead on quality assurance and compliance tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing and managing quality control procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for pharmaceutical logistics.
- Conducting regular audits and inspections of logistics processes, facilities, and documentation to identify and address any quality issues.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance quality control strategies and best practices within the logistics operations.
- Providing guidance and training on quality control procedures to logistics staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate records and reports related to quality control activities and ensuring timely resolution of any quality-related concerns.
Pay and benefits
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Rewards & Benefits
Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Where you'll work
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Inclusion and Accessibility
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 28, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Senior & Principal roles in North Carolina12 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US323 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (middle half) | $106,750 | $127,000 | $141,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $104,000 | $122,000 | $142,250 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 28, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 17 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance6
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Lab testing and methods2
- Quality systems and risk1
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By discipline
- Quality6 60%
- Regulatory3 30%
- Compliance & Safety1 10%
By level
- Manager3 30%
- Associate & Specialist3 30%
- Director2 20%
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QA Specialist - Batch Release Officer at ICON
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