Senior Director, External Quality Operations

Denali Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare coverage

ESPP

Job summary

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a senior quality leader to oversee the company’s external manufacturing network (CMOs) and ensure compliant batch release across clinical and commercial programs.

The role focuses on GMP/GLP oversight, documentation reviews, and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced biotech environment. Based in South San Francisco, this on-site position requires extensive regulatory knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership to advance Denali’s

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific discipline with 12+ years of GMP experience in pharma.
• MS degree is preferred.
• Coaching, mentoring and direct people management experience (10+ years).
• Experience with CMOs and CMC development a plus.
• Strong knowledge of 21 CFR 210-211, Part 11, 820 and ICH guidelines; travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and commercial GMP/GLP quality ops at CMOs and review technical documentation.
• Manage end-to-end product quality across supply chain and distribution networks.
• Accountable for batch release disposition for clinical and commercial products.
• Support CMC development and commercial operations, including specs, stability, validation.
• Draft and approve SOPs/Policies; prepare for regulatory inspections; lead team growth.

Skills

GMP experience

People management

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

MS preferred

Tools

Veeva QMS

MasterControl

ComplianceWire

Job description

Denali Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company pioneering a new class of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) using its proprietary TransportVehicle™ platform. With the first FDA-approved biologic specifically designed to cross the BBB, a clinically validated delivery platform and a growing portfolio of therapeutic candidates across all stages of development, we are advancing toward our goal of delivering effective medicines to transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative diseases, lysosomal storage disorders and other serious diseases.

We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients.

This position will provide quality oversight of Denali’s external manufacturing network (CMO). This position will also support batch release, investigations, change management and documentation for given outsourced project activities.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee both clinical and commercial GMP and GLP quality operations at CMOs, including quality documentation reviews and approvals, from Manufacturing and Quality Control, such as batch records, change controls and specifications of Denali products.
• Oversee end to end product quality management across the entire supply chain and distribution networks from GLP tox batches to Commercial release.
• Accountable for batch release disposition across the clinical and commercial product portfolio.
• Support CMC development including review and approval of specifications, stability studies, method validation, QC test methods, process validation and material distribution activities.
• Support CMC commercial operations including establishing infrastructure, SOPs and execution for Product Launch activities.
• Write and approve SOPs and Policies related to compliance and quality.
• Provide Quality expertise for regulatory inspections, inspection-readiness activities, and responses to regulatory observations.
• Lead direct report(s) through annual goal setting, growth planning, adherence to company policies, maintain training compliance and provide ongoing feedback on growth, development and areas of improvement.
  

Qualifications/Skills:

• Typically requires a BS in a scientific discipline (MS preferred) with 12+ years of GMP experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, including 10+ years of coaching, mentoring and direct people management experience.
• A professional certification in quality, compliance and/or regulatory is a plus
• Experience with CMOs, and CMC development. Large molecule and commercialization experience is a plus.
• Current and strong working knowledge of 21 CFR 210-211, Part 11, 610 & 820 cGMP/GLPs; EU cGMP/GLPs; and ICH quality and development guidelines.
• Experience with electronic QMS/LMS platforms such as Veeva, Master Control, ComplianceWire or equivalent desirable.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally.

Salary Range: $229,000.00 to $297,000.00 .Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers

This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali’s good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.