Job Overview:
The Supplier Qualification Analyst II plays a key role in our Supplier Qualification Office (SQO) within our Global Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance (RCQA) department in supporting the qualification of third-party clinical suppliers. As a member of the SQO team, this position will be responsible for supporting the process in the qualification and requalification of third-party suppliers, who provide services/ products that directly support clinical trials
Summary of Responsibilities:
Supports the supplier qualification process for Fortrea clinical suppliers, including the assessment of capabilities under the direction of the Sr. Manager or higher.
Coordinates the qualification process with SMEs from Global Procurement Services (GPS), functional area SMEs, etc.
Maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner.
Includes issuance, collection, and review of supplier qualification documents i.e., RFI and ensuring proper follow-up on supplier qualification requests.
Partner with extended QA colleagues in vendor qualification audits




Creation/maintenance of Qualified Supplier List
Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete supplier files, ensuring documentation is available for QA auditors and other key stakeholders
Participates in and supports other SQO initiatives as required
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Life Sciences.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Experience (Minimum Required):
3+ years of experience in the life sciences industry e.g., CRO, pharma, biotech, and experience in the job discipline (vendor qualification/vendor management/QA) is preferred.
Experience in clinical research, understanding of clinical research, and comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and vendors.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team workplace under time and resource pres

📌 Analyst, SQO (Bengaluru)
🏢 Fortrea
📍 Bengaluru