QA Operations Director, Biopharma & Ops Excellence

avidbio; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 165,600 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance (QA) Operations to lead quality initiatives across sites and ensure compliance with cGMP standards. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to develop, implement, and champion improvements on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires strategic problem solving, strong leadership, and the ability to drive right-first-time outcomes in a fast-paced biologics environment based in California. Onsite role with cross-functional exposure.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Life Science and 10+ years in pharma/biotech with 5+ years in QA.
• Sound knowledge of cGMPs and equivalent regulations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA Operations and drive quality initiatives across sites.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders and SMEs to develop and implement improvements.
• Provide QA oversight during real-time manufacturing events to ensure compliance and fast issue resolution.
• Develop, implement, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Managing People

Delegation

Analytical/Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral/Written Communication

Teamwork

Cost Consciousness

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Judgement

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Innovation

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Life Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance (QA) Operations to lead quality initiatives across sites and ensure compliance with cGMP standards. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to develop, implement, and champion improvements on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires strategic problem solving, strong leadership, and the ability to drive right-first-time outcomes in a fast-paced biologics environment based in California. Onsite role with cross-functional exposure.