Associate Director, Development Quality – OSD

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Conshohocken, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Program QA Leader for oral development to drive quality strategy across development programs.

You will own governance, risk management, and inspection readiness, partnering with CMOs and internal teams to ensure compliance and readiness for audits. Ideal candidates have a BS in Life Sciences or Engineering, 10–12 years of QA experience in development, and proven cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• BS+ Life Sciences or Engineering background.
• 10–12 years QA experience with development-stage oversight.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and risk-based judgment.

Responsibilities

• Program QA Leadership (Oral): own quality strategy, governance cadence, risk register, and readiness milestones.
• Partner Oversight & Inspection Readiness: oversee CMOs, maintain inspection-ready documentation and evidence indexes.

Education

BS+ Life Sciences / Engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Risk-based judgment

Quality risk management

Change management

Tools

Veeva Vault Quality (eQMS)

Job description

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.

Key Responsibilities

• Program QA Leadership (Oral) Own quality strategy, governance cadence, and risk register for assigned oral programs, define and track readiness milestones Guide application of QMS processes (deviations / CAPA / change control) in development context and ensure timely closure Produce deliverables such as program quality plans, readiness trackers, and decision / action logs
• Partner Oversight & Inspection Readiness Oversee external vendors / CMOs supporting oral development activities as applicable, ensure governance and escalation pathways Maintain inspection-ready documentation, narratives, and evidence packages for program scope Produce deliverables such as vendor governance packs, audit readiness checklists, and inspection evidence indexes

Required Qualifications

• BS+ Life Sciences / Engineering (or related)
• 10–12 years QA experience with development-stage oversight
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and risk-based judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical / biotech oral product development and clinical supply interfaces (preferred)
• Experience with external development networks and inspection support

Key Competencies

• Development QA governance, phase-appropriate oversight, and readiness milestone management for oral programs
• Change management (impact assessment, stakeholder mapping, communications, training / SOP readiness, adoption measurement)
• Partner governance and performance management across CMOs / vendors, inspection readiness evidence discipline
• Cross-functional leadership, escalation, and executive-ready risk / decision communication
• Quality risk management, issue triage, and timely action closure across development stakeholders
• Veeva Vault Quality (eQMS) proficiency to track program quality events, vendor oversight, and readiness documentation

Madrigal’s Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus and equity. Our equity offers meaningful opportunity allowing our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization. All employees receive equity, which we believe reinforces our ownership culture. Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs and market demands. As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position, applicable to all candidates, is $168,737 - $198,073 per year. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws. All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization. Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans. We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings. In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family. The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.