Quality Manager GCP

Immunocore; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunocore seeks a Quality Manager- GCP to oversee QA activities within the QMS for clinical programs, ensuring GCP/GCLP/GVP compliance and regulatory readiness. This role collaborates across functions to manage CAPAs, audits, data integrity, and inspections in a fast-moving biotech environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years' QA experience in pharma/biotech, with strong knowledge of GxP and quality systems, and proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a life sciences field with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality Assurance within pharma/biotech industries.
• Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and regulatory expectations.
• Experience driving CAPAs and auditing supplier/vendor quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external audits for clinical activities per QA Audit Schedule.
• Oversee GCP and GVP activities impacting the QMS.
• Lead supplier/vendor audits to ensure GxP compliance and Immunocore standards.
• Prepare audit plans and report findings to senior stakeholders.
• Own and/or support QMS processes and risk assessments.
• Evaluate potential risks and ensure timely QA interventions.
• Support escalation and management of CAPAs, RCA, and quality issues.
• Assist in regulatory inspections planning and execution.
• Promote data integrity principles across GCP activities.
• Develop/update QA processes and SOPs for continuous improvement.
• Provide QA training and mentoring as required.
• Collaborate across functions to implement risk-based solutions.

Skills

GCP & GCLP knowledge

GxP compliance

QA processes & SOPs

CAPA/RCA & risk assessment

Interpersonal & cross-functional

Audit leadership

Data integrity awareness

Microsoft Office (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit management tools

Job description

Location of role

Gaithersburg, MD, Radnor, PA, Oxford, UK, Remote, US

Department

Clinical QA

The Quality Manager- GCP role will support the execution of Quality Assurance activities within the company, overseeing clinical activities relating to the Quality Management System (QMS), and working closely with internal colleagues to develop systems and processes in-line with regulatory requirements, GCP and internal quality processes, as applicable.

This role will also support GCP internal, external, and supplier audits in accordance with international GCP requirements and Immunocore standards, The Quality Manager (GCP) is responsible for working cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business to support the escalation and management of Quality Issues, Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as well as ad hoc issues impacting business processes.

The ideal candidate will leverage his/her experience, understanding of GCP, GCLP, GVP and interpersonal skills, to proactively contribute to QA oversight activities leading to QMS, GCP, GCLP, GVP and regulatory compliance. This role will also require someone who can work within a highly innovative, agile and entrepreneurial environment and is able to effectively collaborate while working under pressure to achieve timelines and ensure compliance with QMS and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform internal and external audits for clinical activities as defined by the QA Audit Schedule.
• Support the management and oversight of GCP and GVP related activities impacting the QMS.
• Lead or participate in audits of suppliers/vendors to evaluate processes, systems and procedures for compliance to GxP requirements and Immunocore Quality standards.
• Prepare audit plans, perform and report audit findings to the auditee, Head of Functional area and Head of QA.
• Assist in managing core clinical and QA processes including being owner for some agreed QMS processes, as applicable.
• Evaluate and provide oversight for potential risks, standards and quality principles.
• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business to support the escalation and management of Quality Issues, Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as well as ad hoc issues impacting business processes.
• Support Inspection Management Team in preparation for and management of regulatory authority inspections
• Assist in establishing processes to ensure Data Integrity and communicate the principles of data integrity for GCP.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and log of applicable legislation and regulatory guidelines, including ICH E6 (R3) guidelines.
• Provide in-depth quality reviews of data and documentation, as required.
• Lead or support the development and/or revision of QA processes and procedures including SOPs and risk assessment tools, continuous improvements
• Provide training/mentoring on clinical QA as required.
• Support the review of quality issues and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure risk-based solutions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Partnering with functions to find solutions for Quality Issues and audit findings.

OTHER DUTIES

• Participate QA and clinical operational meetings to discuss the status of audits, planned audits, and outstanding CAPAs.
• Support the review of metrics as part of quarterly QMS review meeting.
• Attend and contribute to action items identified as part of weekly Quality Monitoring meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Experience & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of GCP, GCLP, GPvP (GMP an advantage).
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and (GxP), to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience utilizing QMS metrics, KPIs, and QTLs to assess risks to clinical research and drug development processes.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, health care regulations, laws and standards
• Strong collaborative, partnering, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical research, biotechnology or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills.
• Able to foster support and influence all stakeholders throughout the company.
• Worked with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook).
• Worked within Quality Assurance in a similar industry for at least 5 years.

Preferred Experience & knowledge

• Previous experience of managing quality systems in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP an advantage.
• Knowledge of the industry/clinical trial process and drug development.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ related experience within pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience