[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) CSL # Associate Director, Project Quality, Vendor Qualification Americas, IL, US, Kankakee, CSL Behring Full-time Director $172,000 - $203,000 Manufacturing & Production Listed on CSL’s official careers site. Posted November 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on CSL’s careers site →](https://csl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CSL_External/job/Americas-US-IL-Kankakee-CSL-Behring/Associate-Director--Project-Quality--Vendor-Qualification_R-295079) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [CSL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/) / Associate Director, Project Quality, Vendor Qualification ## Job description ### Job Purpose The growing demand requires an expansion of CSL's manufacturing capacity. To support this growth, immunoglobulin (Ig) production activities—from plasma thawing through sterile filling—will be incorporated into the new Building at the CSL Kankakee (KAN) site to accommodate Ig production. The new fill-finish facility is part of the Ig manufacturing expansion, known as Module (M) 7/8 st CSL Behring Kankakee site. This role will provide Quality oversight for the external supplier’s/vendor’s activities associated with the Module 7/8 Site Expansion Project at the CSL Behring Kankakee site. This position is responsible for ensuring that efficient, compliant, and end-to-end business processes are implemented and maintained for all GxP-related raw material suppliers, service providers, and distributors. The role also leads a small team of auditors responsible for conducting audits of external suppliers and service providers to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements. ### Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities Implement strategic goals established by functional leadership. Collaborate with External Supply Quality colleagues to manage overall supplier qualification auditing program including establishment of standardized auditor qualification requirements; on-site, remote or paper audit determination. Through the identification and utilization of best-in-class practices, establish appropriate risk management tools, supplier and raw material monitoring concepts. Serves as primary M7/8 site interface and point of communication of all supplier quality related matters or issues. Attends local deviation review meetings and acts as quality liaison between Supplier and Site (M7/8 project scope) to assist deviation investigation processes. Participates in change control process as required. Performs quality systems audits of approved and/or potential suppliers of raw materials and components, service providers and distributors, for the M7/8 project. May also perform M7/8 project site audits, as requested. Represents and articulates External Supplier Quality policies and procedures during regulatory audits. Manages the activities of supplier quality agreements, global and local, which include writing, editing, reviewing, updating and routing the agreements for approvals between CSL New (M7/8) Manufacturing location, service providers and suppliers. Supports the generation of fiscal year budgetary planning, ongoing forecasting for all external audits. In collaboration with Global Sourcing, develops supportive and ongoing positive relationships with the external quality functions within CSL’s Critical Suppliers. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline (biology, microbiology,chemistry, etc.); advanced degree preferred 10+ years’ experience in a GxP environment in the pharmaceutical industry. Minimum 3 years’ experience in leading a team. Thorough understanding of required regulations including but not limited to FDA, PIC/s and European regulation, Therapeutics Goods Administration, Canadian Health Authority, etc. Strong industry knowledge (of CSL Behring’s process flow and the plasma business), and auditing knowledge (internal and external) experiences within the industry. Must be comfortable working in a global, matrix organization. ### Competencies Strong organizational skills. Managing diversity, time management and planning. Cross-cultural sensitivity, perseverance, written and verbal communication. Demonstrated experience with directing others and delegation. Managerial courage, decision quality, functional and technical skills. Proficient in building consensus and escalating issues. Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as negotiation, influencing and collaboration skills. Fluent in English (written and spoken). Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across internal and external stakeholders. Effective presentation and meeting skills within all levels of the organization and with external colleagues and collaborators. The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $172,000 - $203,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. About CSL Behring CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries. To learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor visit [https://www.csl.com/](https://www.csl.com/) and CSL Plasma at [https://www.cslplasma.com/](https://www.cslplasma.com/). Our Benefits For more information on CSL benefits visit How CSL Supports Your Well-being | CSL. You Belong at CSL At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. To learn more about inclusion and belonging visit [https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging](https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging) Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit [https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement](https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Americas, IL, US, Kankakee, CSL Behring - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $172,000 - $203,000[Apply on CSL’s careers site →](https://csl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CSL_External/job/Americas-US-IL-Kankakee-CSL-Behring/Associate-Director--Project-Quality--Vendor-Qualification_R-295079) ## Hiring at CSL - Open jobs: 178 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 13, 2026 [All CSL jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at CSL ### [Associate Director, Process Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/faf7ada460e017ed4187/) Americas, IL, US, Kankakee, CSL Behring ### [Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/45130edaf09fa31bb354/) Americas, IL, US, Kankakee, CSL Behring ### [EHS Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/6355cc6402d122e60e59/) Americas, IL, US, Kankakee, CSL Behring ### [Associate Quality Engineer, Combination Products](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/d6200a3b47b4a13f1c1c/) Seqirus USA - MA - Waltham ### [Accounts Receivable Analyst (Fluent Portuguese Required)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csl/jobs/5d01365207dc00de6573/) Seqirus UK - Liverpool ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Vendor Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/centene/jobs/2cc8abe9c905d538f028/) Centene · Remote-MO +5 more ### [Technology Support Director- Enterprise Software Vendor Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/38ea61e1fc69454e7a06/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Senior Director, Clinical Operations, Global Clinical Vendor Contracts & Budgets](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/revolution-medicines/jobs/7f6dec5fd2b8acc7f639/) Revolution Medicines · Redwood City, CA ### [Senior Director, Vendor Partnerships](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/centene/jobs/0b835e60717a7f3ed57c/) Centene · Remote-MO +6 more ### [Director, New Product Integration and Vendor Risk Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/3fdfc2aaec9d3d995ccd/) Alphabet · Atlanta, GA, USA +1 more [Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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