Associate Director, Quality Assurance (Quality Management System)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead Quality Manager to drive the global laboratory Quality Management System across sites in the UK, Ireland, and the USA. You will harmonize procedures, manage audits, and coach site representatives, ensuring alignment with ISO 17025 and related standards in a hybrid, travel-heavy role.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality within scientific labs, strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills, and a track record in CAPA and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality within a scientific or testing lab environment.
• Bachelor's in a scientific discipline.
• Expertise in ISO 17025/9001.
• Experience managing audits and CAPA programs.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management ability.

Responsibilities

• Harmonize quality procedures.
• Oversee audit readiness and accreditation.
• Manage documentation and internal audits.
• Monitor quality KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Coach site Quality Representatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in a scientific discipline

Advanced degrees or certifications (ASQ/Lead Auditor)

Job description

Role

Lead the global laboratory Quality Management System ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and similar standards across sites in the UK, Ireland, and the USA.

Responsibilities

• harmonize quality procedures
• oversee audit readiness and accreditation
• manage documentation and internal audits
• monitor quality KPIs
• drive continuous improvement
• coach site Quality Representatives

Requirements

• 5+ years in quality within a scientific or testing lab environment
• bachelor's in a scientific discipline
• expertise in ISO 17025/9001
• experience managing audits and CAPA programs
• strong analytical skills
• and stakeholder management ability

Preferred

• advanced degrees or certifications like ASQ or Lead Auditor
• experience with digital tools and new technologies
• and ability to support a multi-site global lab network

High-Value

focus on laboratory testing quality, multi-site coordination, global accreditation, and scientific testing in a regulated environment.

Work Setup

hybrid model with international travel (~15-20%) to support global sites.