Job Overview:
The Associate plays a key role in our Supplier Qualification Office (SQO) within Global Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance in supporting the qualification of third-party clinical suppliers. As a member of the SQO team, this position will be responsible for supporting the quality risk assessment of third-party suppliers, who provide services/ products that directly support clinical trials.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Support the supplier qualification process for Fortrea clinical suppliers, including the assessment of capabilities under the direction of the Manager-level or higher in SQO
Coordinate the quality risk assessment process with SMEs from the wider QA team, Strategic Sourcing, functional area SMEs, etc, maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner
Include issuance, collection and review of supplier qualification documents and ensuring proper follow up on supplier qualification requests Partner with the wider QA team in supplier qualification audits
Creation/ maintenance of Qualified Supplier List (QSL)



in ensuring it provides clear information on the suppliers who have completed the quality risk assessment.
CAPA/ audit support
Participates in and supports other initiatives as required
Experience (minimum required):
1-3 years of experience in the life sciences industry e.g. CRO, pharma, biotech and experience in the job discipline (supplier qualification/ vendor management/ QA) is preferred
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment under time and resource pressures
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills when dealing with both external and internal customers with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Valuable presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office programs
Proactive self-starter
Multi-tasker
Creative problem solver (to improve processes, create new approaches)
Excellent Project Management skills to ensure proper proactive plannin

📌 Supplier Qualification Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 Fortrea
📍 Bengaluru