New · posted Oct 15
Bavarian Nordic · Biotechnology
Senior Specialist, Distribution Quality Assurance
- Remote, US, East Coast preferred
- Remote
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
The Senior Specialist Distribution Quality Assurance serves as the Quality lead for North American distribution operations and the primary Quality Business Partner to regional Supply Chain. This role provides Quality oversight of distribution partners, logistics activities and Quality Systems application to ensure compliant, efficient, and reliable product distribution while supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain.
What you need
- Master's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of Quality experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or vaccine manufacturing / distribution
- Strong knowledge of GDP requirements and pharmaceutical Quality Systems
- In-depth knowledge of North American regulations, including 21 CFR and USP requirements
- In-depth knowledge of EudraLex and PIC/S GDP requirements
- Experience with QMS processes, audits, supplier oversight, and risk management
- Experience supporting warehouse, transportation and 3PL operations
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills
- High degree of autonomy and self-drive, with a proactive, self-motivated, can-do approach
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
What you'll do
- Lead Distribution Quality activities across North America
- Serve as the primary Quality Business Partner for Supply Chain operations
- Provide Quality oversight and approval for GDP-related activities and records
- Oversee qualification and management of 3PLs, warehouses, and transportation providers
- Ensure compliant execution of QMS processes, including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints and risk assessments
- Manage Quality Agreements with distribution partners
- Provide oversight of cold chain and temperature-controlled distribution activities
- Support audits and inspections
- Monitor quality metrics and trends
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant product distribution
- Promote a strong integrated quality and continuous improvement culture
Pay
$145,000 – $195,000 a year
Employer providedJoin a mission-driven global vaccine company at a pivotal stage of growth and evolution. At Bavarian Nordic, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape innovative commercial programs, support public health initiatives, and contribute to how vaccines are accessed across healthcare channels.
We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where cross-functional partnership, creativity, and impact are valued alongside scientific excellence.
For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com
Working conditions
Job Title: Senior Specialist Distribution Quality Assurance
- Location: Remote (East Coast Preferred)
- Department: Global Quality
- Reports To: Senior Director, Quality
- Salary Range: $145k - $195k
From the posting
About Bavarian Nordic
Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company focused on helping to protect lives through innovative vaccines, public health partnership, and expanded access to disease prevention.
We work across emerging infectious diseases, travel health, and public health preparedness to help communities, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and health systems improve vaccine awareness, access, and delivery.
With a growing commercial portfolio and strong global partnerships, Bavarian Nordic is evolving how vaccines are supported across healthcare ecosystems, combining scientific innovation with customer engagement, education, and public health impact.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesBavarian Nordic's statements, word for word
Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Live data · October 15, 2026
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 38% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US284 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $145,000 | — | $195,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $103,375 | $122,750 | $137,500 |
This role: Bavarian Nordic's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Quality systems and risk6
- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance3
- Documentation and SOPs1
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
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- European CommissionEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules and annexes
- USPUSP compendial chapters(official source, opens in a new tab)Bioburden (USP <61>), endotoxin (USP <85>), TOC (USP <643>) and water testing
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme
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Senior Specialist, Distribution Quality Assurance at Bavarian Nordic
Open until filled. $145K–$195K a year, employer provided.