Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance

What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health?

Quality Assurance is responsible for developing and implementing a compliant and cost-effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality systems and approaches.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the relevant regulations, standards and operating procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to perform investigations / root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the requirements and can perform gap assessments.

• Demonstrates an understanding of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving.

• Works cross-functionally and can interpret the requirements as well as educate others on those requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• 4+ years’ experience in related field, preferred

• PET Quality Experience, required

• Up to 50% travel required (flexible with travel, may include short notice)

• ASQ or equivalent certification, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.  

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

• Works on complex projects, technology transfer, sponsor drug products, training and review of Cardinal Health’s drug product portfolio.

• Develops quality solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.

• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new or existing projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• Interacts with customers where appropriate including drug product sponsors and suppliers.

• May assist in internal and/or external audits

• Lead Quality investigations relating to material/vendor investigations

Anticipated salary range: $80,900.00-$103,950.00

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off (Untracked)

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/5/2026 *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 differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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