SAP Quality Management (QM) Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, part-time

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SAP Quality Management (QM) Specialist to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through the full lifecycle of SAP QM system implementation and sustainment. This role partners closely with Quality Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and Distribution to ensure SAP Quality Management processes are compliant, efficient, and fully integrated into GMP operations.

Work Schedule & Location

• Part-time position: 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid schedule with 50% on-site presence required.
• Location: New Brunswick, NJ or Devens, MA (at the candidate's choice).

The position is responsible for end-to-end SAP QM activities including business process analysis, system configuration support, testing, data governance, user training, procedural documentation, and ongoing operational support. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert for SAP Quality Management within regulated manufacturing environments and help drive robust material control and quality system performance across manufacturing sites.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that quality and material control requirements are embedded into enterprise systems and aligned with master data management strategies, regulatory expectations, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support SAP Quality Management (QM) projects across the full system lifecycle, including requirements gathering, process mapping, testing, training, documentation, and post-implementation support.
• Partner with Quality Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, IT, and other stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and implementation strategies.
• Provide GMP and quality systems expertise to ensure SAP QM processes support compliant material management, inspection processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Author and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and procedural documentation related to SAP QM usage and quality system processes.
• Support data governance and master data alignment to ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant quality data across systems.
• Provide operational support for SAP QM users across manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and warehouses.
• Assist in defining and improving quality and material control processes to drive efficiency, compliance, and system robustness.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality assessments related to SAP-based quality systems.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Quality Management (QM) module, including management of electronic quality processes.
• Experience supporting full lifecycle SAP QM implementations, from requirements through go-live and operational support.
• Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing environments, quality operations, and material control processes.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and IT teams.
• Ability to define, streamline, and implement compliant, efficient, and robust quality system processes.
• Experience authoring SOPs, procedures, and training materials related to quality systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business and quality requirements into system solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting SAP QM in pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with master data management and data governance principles in regulated systems.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections involving electronic quality systems.
• Background in quality systems, quality operations, or manufacturing quality support roles.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $75 – $80.9/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)

12-month contract with possible extension

Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits

Employee referral bonus program