Director, QC Analytical

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) Company Match with vesting

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Director of QC Analytical in Waltham, MA to lead the QC Analytical team and oversee external partners, ensuring high-quality analytical support across development programs.

The role collaborates with CMC, Analytical Development, and Process Development to drive method transfers, validations, and lifecycle improvements, while ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulations. Office-based with 3 days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in a life science discipline with 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong background in analytical methods and data analysis, including compendial methods.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in QC operations and oversight of external CMOs/CTLs.
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, ICH, FDA, and EU regulations and guidance.
• Proven hands-on experience with analytical methods including SEC, icIEF, CE-SDS, Peptide mapping, Potency and compendial methods as well as functional device testing.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching, developing, and managing staff at various levels.
• Comfortable in an adaptable small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the QC Analytical team, including oversight of external partners to support all stages of program development.
• Collaborate with CMC functions, including Analytical Development and Process Development, to ensure aligned QC support.
• Lead method lifecycle management for QC owned methods including transfers, validations, performance monitoring, and improvements.
• Provide strategic oversight for late phase reference standard implementation and ongoing lifecycle management.
• Provide oversight of specifications throughout product lifecycle.
• Analyze and present data, present to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure QC deliverables are met and provide leadership/professional development for team.
• Oversee external partners (CMOs, CTLs) to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory expectations.
• Support regulatory submissions by authoring and reviewing relevant CMC sections.
• Prepare QC personnel for inspection readiness, support vendor audits, and serve as the QC SME during inspections.
• Oversee quality records within assigned areas, including OOS/OOT investigations and related deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

QC operations

Data analysis

Analytical methods

Regulatory compliance

cGMP

CMO/CTL oversight

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS/PhD in life sciences

Tools

SEC

icIEF

CE-SDS

Peptide mapping

Potency assays

Job description

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality Control, the Director of QC Analytical will lead teams responsible for critical QC Analytical functions, including Method performance, method transfer, specification, Reference standard/critical reagent management, supplier oversight management of key quality systems for respective areas. This role will partner closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to develop, implement, and continually improve operational strategies while maintaining full compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Provide strategic leadership to the QC Analytical team, including oversight of external partners to support all stages of program development
• Collaborate closely with CMC functions, including Analytical Development and Process Development, to ensure aligned QC support
• Lead method lifecycle management for QC owned methods including transfers, validations, performance monitoring, and improvements
• Provide strategic oversight for late phase reference standard implementation and ongoing lifecycle management
• Provide oversight of specifications throughout product lifecycle
• Analyze and present data, present to both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure QC deliverables are met and provide leadership/professional development for team
• Oversee external partners (e.g., CMOs, CTLs) to ensure adherence to quality and regulatory expectations
• Support regulatory submissions by authoring and reviewing relevant CMC sections
• Prepare QC personnel for inspection readiness, support vendor audits, and serve as the QC subject matter expert during inspections
• Oversee quality records within assigned areas, including robust management of OOS/OOT investigations and related deliverables

Qualifications:

• Require a BS, MS, or PhD in a life science discipline with a 12+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong background in analytical methods and data analysis, including compendial methods
• Demonstrated leadership experience in QC operations and oversight of external CMOs/CTLs
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, ICH, FDA, and EU regulations and guidance
• Proven hands- on experience with analytical methods including but not limited to SEC, icIEF, CE-SDS, Peptide mapping, Potency and compendial methods as well as functional device testing
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience coaching, developing, and managing staff at various levels
• Comfortable in an adaptable small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.