Principal Analytical QA Specialist, Drug Substance
Loyal · Remote - US
Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $190,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Loyal's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Loyal's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Loyal
- high 5 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Loyal's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Loyal.
About this role
The Principal Quality Assurance Specialist, External Manufacturing at Loyal is responsible for overseeing Quality Assurance in GMP manufacturing and lifecycle management activities for veterinary pharmaceutical products. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, managing batch release processes, and supporting quality systems and inspections. Daily tasks include reviewing documentation, leading investigations into quality events, and maintaining communication with external manufacturing partners.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Loyal as an employer.
What you need
- B.S./M.S. degree in a scientific discipline (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Veterinary Science, or related field)
- Minimum 12 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, with at least 6 years in GxP QA roles
- Strong knowledge of FDA CVM regulations, cGMP, and VICH guidelines applicable to veterinary products
- In-depth working knowledge of drug substance development and manufacturing, analytical method development, validation, release testing, stability programs, and quality systems
- Experience managing CDMOs and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
Nice to have
- Other Compliance or Regulatory certifications (e.g., RAC, ASQ)
- Experience auditing suppliers, CDMOs, and CTLs
- Experience with Google Workspace applications and electronic Quality Management Systems
- Experience in small molecule pharmaceutical development and routine analytical testing for solid oral dosage forms
- Experience with international regulatory environments (EU, Canada, etc.)
What you get
- Full-coverage health insurance — medical, dental and vision — for you and your dependents
- $1,000 home office equipment stipend
- $1,200/year learning budget for books, courses, etc.
- $250/month wellness budget for gym, cleaners, spa, food, etc.
- All 3-day weekends are turned into 4-day weekends
- Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the location being remote
- The role involves significant oversight responsibilities which may lead to high-pressure situations
- The company is in a clinical-stage, which may imply a fast-paced and evolving work environment
Summarised from Loyal's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Loyal on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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