Director, Quality Operations & Compliance

Kindeva; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindeva seeks a seasoned Quality Director to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Systems at the Northridge facility. You will direct QA activities, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to guarantee reliable, high‑quality production of multi‑product drug products.

The role requires 15+ years of GMP quality experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive quality across complex manufacturing operations in a contract environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of GMP quality experience within pharmaceutical, biologics, medical device, or combination product manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading Quality Operations or Quality Assurance organizations supporting commercial manufacturing.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits with successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Systems groups to ensure compliant operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to align quality with production schedules and priorities.
• Oversee batch record review, product disposition, and deviations investigations with robust CAPA.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory inspections, audits, and customer reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes and metrics to enable reliable product supply.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Kindeva seeks a seasoned Quality Director to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Systems at the Northridge facility. You will direct QA activities, ensure cGMP compliance, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to guarantee reliable, high‑quality production of multi‑product drug products.

The role requires 15+ years of GMP quality experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to drive quality across complex manufacturing operations in a contract environment.