Specialist Supplier Quality Assurance

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – around 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

As a (Senior) Specialist Supplier Quality Assurance you will be part of a cross-functional team ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and internal quality standards. In this role, you collaborate with global stakeholders to drive supplier performance and uphold QIAGEN’s quality excellence. Your responsibilities include:

Drive and monitor compliance of a defined supplier category at QIAGEN in line with ISO 13485 and internal regulations

Conduct supplier evaluations and re-evaluations using our global electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)

Collaborate with internal teams such as Purchasing, Manufacturing, and R&D to resolve supplier-related quality issues and drive continuous improvement

Plan, execute and support external supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Represent QIAGEN during audits and inspections conducted by regulatory bodies

Be a vital quality contact for external partners and ensure clear, effective communication throughout all collaboration stages (willingness to travel 5-10% is required)

Position Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)

2–3 years of experience in supplier quality management or QA in the medical device or diagnostics industry

Familiarity with ISO 13485 and other relevant standards in a regulated environment

Strong communication skills in English (fluent) and German (business level or higher)

Experience with tools such as SAP and Salesforce (SDFC) is very beneficial

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

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