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Kyle Adams

King of Prussia,PA

Summary

Quality Assurance professional with 10+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical Quality Management Systems (QMS) across commercial and clinical supply chains. Experienced in GDP/GSP compliance, distribution quality oversight, inspection readiness, and cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

Proven ability to act as a local quality representative within global organizations, ensuring alignment between U.S. regulatory requirements and global quality standards. Strong background in deviations, complaints, investigations, CAPA management, supplier oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives within GMP-regulated environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Compliance Manager

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
08.2025 - Current

Serve as Quality representative supporting U.S. pharmaceutical operations and distribution activities.

  • Ensure compliance with global QMS requirements and U.S. regulatory standards, including GDP and GSP expectations for pharmaceutical storage and distribution.
  • Partner with Regulatory Affairs and 3PL providers to maintain quality oversight across warehousing, transportation, and distribution operations.
  • Manage quality events including deviations, product complaints, investigations, and CAPAs, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation.
  • Support FDA inspection readiness activities, including documentation preparation, audit coordination, and response tracking.
  • Monitor supply chain quality risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize compliance exposure.
  • Lead quality metrics trending and management review reporting, identifying recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain compliant documentation and oversee SOP lifecycle management aligned with global standards.

Senior Quality Vendor Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 06.2025

Led Quality Assurance oversight of external vendors and CDMOs supporting U.S. supply chain and commercial manufacturing activities.

  • Served as primary QA liaison for external partners, ensuring alignment with corporate QMS and regulatory expectations.
  • Oversaw supplier quality management, audits, and performance monitoring, including 3PL and distribution partners.
  • Managed investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls impacting supply chain and product distribution.
  • Supported regulatory inspections and vendor audits to ensure sustained inspection readiness.
  • Developed quality dashboards and performance metrics to assess compliance trends across external partners.
  • Assisted in maintaining and updating Quality Agreements to clarify roles, responsibilities, and compliance expectations.

Project Quality Manager

Merck Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - 05.2022

Provided Quality oversight for CMO manufacturing and supply chain activities.

  • Reviewed and approved CMO-submitted change controls and deviations affecting distribution and product release.
  • Supported quality risk assessments for supply chain and product transfer activities.
  • Partnered with Regulatory Affairs and Technical Operations to ensure compliance with FDA and global regulatory requirements.
  • Contributed to audit readiness and regulatory inspection support efforts.

Quality Assurance Specialist/Manager

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
03.2016 - 04.2021

Supported GMP quality systems across manufacturing and supply operations.

  • Managed deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and complaints related to manufacturing and distribution activities.
  • Conducted internal audits and supported external regulatory inspections.
  • Maintained quality documentation and ensured adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to strengthen compliance and improve quality processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry | Minor: Psychology

Villanova University – School of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Villanova, PA

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

    GDP & GSP Compliance
    Global QMS Implementation & Governance
    Distribution & Supply Chain Quality Oversight
    3PL & External Partner Quality Management
    Inspection Readiness (FDA & Global Authorities)
    Deviation, Complaint & Investigation Management
    CAPA & Change Control Oversight
    Risk Assessment & Mitigation (FMEA)
    Quality Metrics, Trending & Reporting
    Supplier Audits & Self-Inspections

    Regulatory Expertise:
    FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211 DSCSA ICH Guidelines EU GDP

    Systems:
    Veeva eQMS TrackWise PharmaSuite Microsoft Office 365

    Certifications:
    PMP Six Sigma Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Timeline

Quality Compliance Manager

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
08.2025 - Current

Senior Quality Vendor Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 06.2025

Project Quality Manager

Merck Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - 05.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist/Manager

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
03.2016 - 04.2021

Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Thomas Jefferson University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry | Minor: Psychology

Villanova University – School of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Kyle Adams