Director, Quality Assurance (Bioservices)

Pfm; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance (Bioservices) to lead global quality and compliance across facilities. You will oversee quality leadership, drive process improvements, and support FDA QSR, ISO standards, and clinical/diagnostic product quality strategies.

The role requires extensive experience in regulated life sciences, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, Biological Sciences, or technical/scientific field.
• 10-12 years’ experience in a quality driven life science, regulated environment with hands-on support for medical device pre- and post-market activities.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Relevant Industry Certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct resources and activities of the quality and compliance functions across all facilities globally.
• Provide oversight to site specific quality leadership team.
• Identify/lead and participate in process improvement initiatives and align global quality systems across sites.
• Provide updates to leadership regarding status of the quality system, compliance status and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional operational and quality staff globally.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Global team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical, biological sciences, or technical/scientific field

Tools

MS Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Position Summary

This Director of Quality Assurance (Bioservices) role is responsible for implementing and maintaining the quality systems including organizational resource planning, implementation of technology, and developing and implementing tactical plans to meet Company objectives. This position is also responsible for supporting the product quality strategy for Precision for Medicines regulated diagnostic and companion diagnostic product portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Plan and direct resources and activities of the quality and compliance functions across all facilities globally
• Provide oversight to site specific quality leadership team
• Identify/lead and participate in process improvement initiatives and continue the alignment of the global quality systems across the sites
• Provide updates to the company leadership regarding status of the quality system, compliance status and performance relating to quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional operational and quality staff in other Precision locations globally
• Provide oversight of the global Quality Management Systems that support the quality functions of all critical operations including laboratories, supplier qualification, clinical trials, including commercial diagnostic products
• Support the quality functions related to FDA QSR, IVDD/IVDR, ISO 13485 and ISO 15189
• Responsible for release of all products manufactured and results released from commercial companion diagnostic products
• Support post-market surveillance activities for in vitro companion diagnostic products
• Support pre-market activities including design control and risk management of medical devices by authoring and reviewing appropriate documentation. Provide guidance to the CDx team
• Lead Quality responses to request for information, business development proposals and attend business development meetings as required
• Direct application of the Quality Management Systems in assuring that components and finished products are in compliance with established specifications and regulations. Responsible for release of all products manufactured and results released from commercial diagnostic products
• Ensure participation in project team meetings as a Quality representative and contribute toward development of relevant design control and risk management documentation for commercial diagnostic products
• Host/support external regulatory agency, client and notified body assessments and inspections (example: CLIA, CAP, FDA, ISO, EMA)
• Review and participate in issues and/or decisions related to assessments
• Ensure a technical liaison between Quality and all other functional management groups in terms of operational objectives, with respect to quality
• Serve as Management Representative designee responsible for ensuring periodic management reviews of the quality system are conducted
• Coordinate with Learning & Development to ensure that all applicable, required training is provided as related to product/service quality, quality assurance, and compliance
• Provide input budget schedules and performance standards as needed
• Schedule and manage process and equipment validations and re-validation in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Complete validation protocols and reports, and ensure compliance with all relevant Quality Standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain robust CAPA, nonconformance, QMS electronic documentation and complaint management systems
• Travel up to 30% including international
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, Biological Sciences, or technical/scientific field
• 10-12 years’ experience working in a Quality driven life science, regulated environment with hands‑on experience on supporting medical device pre- and post-market activities
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Relevant Industry Certification(s)

Other Required

• Experience interpreting and complying CLIA, CAP, GLP, GLCP, FDA QSR, ISO15189, ISO 13485, ICH
• Ability to lead and manage a global quality team
• Experience auditing and interacting and relationship building with the public (regulators, vendors and clients)
• Proficiency with common computer applications such as MS Office and other relevant industry computerized systems
• Must possess a valid driver’s license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Compensation

Compensation range: $162,000 — $243,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at [e-mail].