Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to quality and/or BLA's (biological licensing agreements).

Reports to the Director of Global Sourcing
Responsible for hiring quality personnel for the Global Sourcing Group for both domestic and foreign assignments.
Provides direction on a day to day basis for the quality personnel assigned to the Global Sourcing Group.
Interfaces with the domestic and foreign suppliers for development and resolution of issues related to Quality Assurance requirements and specifications of the customer.
Provides quality metrics and reports as requested from the Director of Global Sourcing and the customer.