Quality Control Leader - Cell Therapy Innovation

Vericel Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Vericel Corporation seeks a Senior Director, Quality Control to lead its QC strategy and lab operations for cell therapy products. You will align priorities with the business, ensure timely testing and product disposition, and maintain GMP compliance across sites.

The role requires extensive QC leadership experience, regulatory know-how, and the ability to drive data integrity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years in regulated/pharma/biotech environments.
• 8+ years progressive leadership in Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Set Quality Control strategy and priorities in line with company goals.
• Oversee laboratory operations, testing, and release activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, and regulatory commitments.
• Lead investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and risk assessments.
• Develop leaders, ensure inspection readiness, and manage budgets.

Skills

Quality Control

GMP

Laboratory Leadership

Regulatory

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

LIMS

eQMS

Job description

Vericel Corporation seeks a Senior Director, Quality Control to lead its QC strategy and lab operations for cell therapy products. You will align priorities with the business, ensure timely testing and product disposition, and maintain GMP compliance across sites.

The role requires extensive QC leadership experience, regulatory know-how, and the ability to drive data integrity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced biotech environment.