Senior Director, External Quality Operations

Denali Therapeutics Inc; 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 advancing a portfolio of biotherapeutics designed to cross the blood-brain barrier. The role oversees GMP and GLP quality operations at CMOs, ensuring batch release disposition and product quality across clinical and commercial products.

The candidate will support CMC development, establish quality infrastructure, write SOPs, and provide regulatory inspection readiness, with significant leadership of a quality team and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific discipline, MS preferred.
• 12+ years of GMP experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 10+ years of coaching, mentoring and direct people management.
• Professional certification in quality/compliance/regulatory is a plus.
• Experience with CMOs and CMC development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP and GLP quality operations at CMOs, including documentation reviews and approvals.
• Oversee end-to-end product quality management across supply chain and distribution.
• Accountable for batch release disposition across clinical and commercial products.
• Support CMC development and commercial operations including SOPs and infrastructure.
• Provide quality expertise for regulatory inspections and responses.

Skills

GMP experience

People management

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS degree preferred

Tools

Veeva

Master Control

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.

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

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.

“Life at Denali” is a living reflection of our values: trust, unity, grit and growth. These are not just words we share—they shape how we show up, collaborate and push boundaries together. From the lab to the community, across functions and milestones, our culture thrives on shared purpose and relentless pursuit.