Principal - Product Quality Lead

RoslinCT; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

Educational assistance

Job summary

RoslinCT is seeking a Product Quality Lead to drive QA on cross-functional teams and oversee product quality from development through commercial manufacture in a multi-product facility.

The role requires deep GMP knowledge, experience with biologics, and strong communication for regulatory interactions and client audits. A well-rounded quality leader will support continuous improvement and ensure compliance across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of GMP Quality in biologics industry required.
• Experience with advanced modalities such as cell therapy is desirable.
• University degree in life sciences or related fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Quality Assurance on project teams and provide QA oversight throughout the product lifecycle.
• Quality Approver for product related change controls and regulatory submissions.
• Review and approve controlled documents (Mfg, QC, QA) to align with timelines.
• Support client audits, inspections, and annual product quality reviews (APQRs).
• Develop, report, review and trend GMP-related Quality Metrics in the QMS.

Skills

GMP knowledge

QA leadership

Regulatory interactions

Technical transfer

Quality metrics

Documentation review

Education

Life sciences degree

Biologics experience

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Who We Are

RoslinCT is a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organization creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives. Collaborative, dedicated, and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilizing ground-breaking science.

THE ROSLINCT WAY

Here at RoslinCT, our team can contribute to the development of revolutionary treatments. We live every day by our core values: Partner Focus, One Team, Personal Growth, Integrity, Innovation, and Trust and Respect. We put our employees at the forefront by providing a flexible and empowering work environment, an attractive benefits package, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Our people are the key to our success. At RoslinCT we focus on developing our corporate culture, people’s development, growth, and the ability to impact patients.

ACCELERATING YOUR FUTURE

This is an exciting new role in a rapidly growing contract manufacturing organization. As a Product Quality Lead, you will represent Quality Assurance on project teams and provide product quality oversight from new product introduction through to commercial manufacture in a multi-product manufacturing facility. This requires a solid understanding of technical transfer methodology, GMP and product lifecycle requirements. This is a client facing role so strong verbal and written communication skills is required.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Represent Quality Assurance on technical transfer teams to onboard new clients (clinical and commercial) to RoslinCT and provide Quality oversight throughout the product lifecycle.
• Quality Approver for product related change controls
• Experience with the technical transfer process and working within a multi-product manufacturing facility. CMO experience is desirable.
• Review and approve controlled documents (Mfg, QC and QA) in alignment with timeline for engineering and GMP runs.
• Review of IND or BLA sections related to RoslinCT for client submissions
• Establish Quality Agreement with partner company including agreed requirements related to batch disposition, client notifications and escalations.
• Provide Quality Assurance oversight to the project to ensure products manufactured are produced in accordance with regulatory requirements, product registrations
• Conduct and review product and/or lot‑related major or critical deviations
• Support client complaints, client requested change controls, and annual product quality reviews (APQRs);
• Partner with QA Operations team to transition new products to routine manufacturing activities.
• Identify new supplier intakes and collaborate with Supplier Qualification to ensure suppliers are onboarded in alignment with the project plan.
• Support client audits, as needed, and inspection preparedness activities
• Demonstrate high level of involvement in continuous improvement of quality assurance practices as they relate to new product introduction/tech transfer
• Participate in developing, reporting, reviewing, and trending of GMP‑related Quality Metrics such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in support of the QMS

What You Will Bring:

• Thorough knowledge of GMP regulations is required (FDA and EMA); direct interaction with FDA, EMA or other regulatory agencies during regulatory inspections is a plus; direct interaction with EU Qualified Person (QP) is a plus;
• Experience supporting early development and all clinical phases through commercialization and lifecycle management
• Proficiency in electronic QMS Software
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills;
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills;

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in GMP Quality in biologics industry required
• Experience with advanced therapeutic modalities such as cell therapy is desired
• University degree in life sciences or related fields is required

Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, technical expertise, specialized skill sets, market demand, internal equity, and business needs.

At RoslinCT, we offer more than just competitive pay. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional development throughout your career. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, educational assistance, a 401(k) program, and a variety of additional resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

OUR COMMITMENT

All RoslinCT employees embrace the principles of our culture and values and are deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways.

RoslinCT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we seek to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.