Associate Director, Product Quality

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

401(k) and pension

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Remote work within US

Job summary

Jobgether is listing an Associate Director, Product Quality based in the United States through a partner company. The role focuses on building and scaling QA systems to ensure GxP compliance across development, manufacturing, and regulatory submissions.

You will lead a small QA team, work with CDMOs/CROs, and mentor staff in a fast-paced biopharma environment. Remote within the United States with up to 20% travel, this position offers a competitive base salary and performance bonuses, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical quality roles, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Deep knowledge of FDA/EMA/ICH GxP guidelines.
• Experience with quality systems and document control.
• Experience with external CDMOs and different dosage forms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable QMS aligned with development stage and regulatory obligations.
• Provide GxP quality oversight across internal and external partners.
• Lead deviation management, CAPAs, change control, document control, and training.
• Support regulatory submissions and product release activities.
• Collaborate with CMC teams on tech transfers, scale-up, and process readiness.
• Oversee batch record reviews and product release decisions.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
• Recruit and lead a small QA team; foster cross-functional relationships.
• Support additional quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

GxP regulations

Quality management systems

Regulatory submissions

Documentation control

External partner management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related

Tools

ZenQMS

Veeva Vault

MasterControl

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Product Quality based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced pharmaceutical quality leader to build, strengthen, and oversee quality systems supporting the development of innovative medicines. In this strategic and hands‑on role, you will ensure compliance with GxP regulations while supporting product development, clinical manufacturing, and future commercialization activities. You will lead the implementation of a scalable Quality Management System (QMS) and provide quality oversight across internal operations and external manufacturing and research partners. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will contribute to regulatory submissions, technology transfers, process validation, and product release activities. This opportunity offers the chance to shape quality strategy within a dynamic, collaborative, and fast‑paced biotechnology environment. You will also mentor quality professionals, foster a culture of accountability, and help advance a promising pipeline of treatments with the potential to improve patients’ lives.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable Quality Management System aligned with the organization's development stage, product pipeline, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide GxP quality oversight across internal functions and external partners, including Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and testing laboratories.
• Lead core quality processes, including deviation management, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change control, document control, and employee training.
• Oversee quality activities supporting regulatory submissions, including Investigational New Drug (IND) applications, Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), and New Drug Applications (NDAs), as well as clinical trial material release and validation programs.
• Partner with technical operations and development teams on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activities, technology transfers, manufacturing scale‑up, and process readiness.
• Oversee batch record reviews, product release decisions, and quality assessments of analytical and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate regulatory inspection readiness and third‑party audits, serving as a key quality representative in interactions with health authorities.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a small team of Quality Assurance professionals, promoting strong cross‑functional relationships, accountability, and a culture of quality.
• Support additional quality and compliance initiatives as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality roles, including 3 or more years in a leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of GxP regulations and guidelines, including applicable FDA, EMA, and ICH requirements, with experience applying quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Hands‑on experience with document control and quality management systems, such as ZenQMS, Veeva Vault, or MasterControl.
• Familiarity with multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms and manufacturing models involving external CDMOs.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and improve quality systems while balancing regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and business priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and strategically in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained environment while remaining comfortable with hands‑on execution.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, inspections, and interactions with health authorities is an advantage.
• Previous experience in an early‑stage biotechnology, pharmaceutical startup, or clinical development environment is preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, with travel expected to be up to 20%.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary: $117,000-$189,200, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and geographic location.
• Performance-based bonus: Eligible full‑time employees may receive a company bonus based partly on company and individual performance.
• Retirement benefits: Eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k) plan and pension program.
• Healthcare coverage: Eligible employees can access medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid time off: Vacation benefits and certain leave programs.
• Flexible benefits: Options may include healthcare and dependent care benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable plan provisions.
• Financial protection: Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well‑being and employee support: Access to programs such as employee assistance, fitness benefits, employee clubs, and activities.
• Remote work arrangement: The position is designated as remote within the United States, with occasional travel of up to 20%.
• Leadership and career development: An opportunity to build a Quality function, lead a specialized team, and contribute to the development of innovative therapies in a growing biopharmaceutical environment.

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