Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications. Quality Assurance develops and implements a compliant and cost effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective. This job family provides oversight of production/manufacturing activities, training to operational and quality control personnel, and educates business leaders on Quality policies and procedures and ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented.What Temperature Management Contributes to Cardinal HealthThe Temperature Management team ensures the safe handling of pharmaceutical and medical products by overseeing all temperature excursion events. This includes:Serving as the point of contact with pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers to obtain product stability information following a temperature excursion.Assessing stability data to determine product impact and ensure patient safety.Maintaining required continuing education to support Health Care Professional certification, which is necessary for engaging with manufacturers that release stability information only to certified professionals.Assisting facilities with completing temperature excursion documentation to ensure all necessary information is accurately captured.Job Summary The Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance ensures the safe handling of pharmaceutical and medical products by overseeing temperature excursion events and evaluating product stability to protect patient safety. This position serves as the primary contact with manufacturers, supports facilities with excursion documentation, and maintains key stability and excursion data. The role also contributes to the Quality Management System by administering temperature monitoring platforms, assisting with temperature studies across multiple facilities, and supporting related projects. Success requires strong attention to detail, effective prioritization, independent work, and sound judgment within established guidelines.ResponsibilitiesTemperature Disposition ProcessingContact manufacturers regarding temperature excursions and evaluate the resulting stability data to ensure products remain safe and compliant.Escalate issues that may lead to a Cardinal Health–initiated product recall.Maintain a comprehensive database of temperature excursions and manufacturer stability data.Provide support to site personnel when temperature excursions occur.Use Microsoft tools—including SharePoint—on a daily basis.Support for Quality Systems (Pharmaceutical & Medical Distribution)Serve as a system administrator for temperature monitoring platforms, including Digi SmartSense.Participate in assigned temperature management projects.Assist with temperature studies for more than 75 facilities.Serve as a backup for the Canada temperature management.LocationThis is a remote positionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.Certified Pharmacy Technician or other Health Care Professional certification strongly preferred.Strong attention to detail.Ability to manage timelines and prioritize tasks effectively.Ability to work independently with minimal direction.Proven ability to multitask.What is expected of you and others at this levelApplies working knowledge of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform a variety of tasks.Contributes to projects of moderate complexity and scope.Identifies and implements solutions to a range of technical issues.Exercises sound judgment within established guidelines.Works under general guidance, receiving more detailed instruction for new assignments.Work is reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $88,020Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 5/27/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differe