Global VP of Quality Control & Compliance

Candel Therapeutics, Inc.; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Quality Control to lead global QC strategy across development and commercial programs. You will oversee testing, method qualification, and lifecycle management for viral vector and advanced therapy products.

The role partners with CMC, QA, Regulatory Affairs and external labs, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and readiness for inspections. Hybrid in Needham, MA with a strong leadership track record is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of QC experience in biopharma.
• Experience with biologics/viral vectors/advanced therapies.
• Strong knowledge of QC systems, validation, microbiology, stability, data integrity.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and inspections.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the global Quality Control strategy across development and commercial programs.
• Provide governance for QC systems, specifications, methods, environmental monitoring, and release support.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, ICH and cGMP data integrity standards.
• Lead method qualification/validation, transfer, and monitoring in partnership with Analytical Development.
• Oversee internal and external lab operations (CROs/CDMOs) and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Data integrity

Education

Advanced degree in science

Tools

LIMS

ELN

QC software

Job description

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Quality Control to lead global QC strategy across development and commercial programs. You will oversee testing, method qualification, and lifecycle management for viral vector and advanced therapy products.

The role partners with CMC, QA, Regulatory Affairs and external labs, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and readiness for inspections. Hybrid in Needham, MA with a strong leadership track record is required.