Senior Director Quality Engineering

JCW Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Director of Quality Engineering located in Houston, TX. This role will oversee validation programs, build the Quality Engineering organization, and drive AI integration into quality systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in validation, experience with AI and data science, and possesses leadership skills necessary to scale a new function. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Deep technical foundation in validation and quality systems within pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
• Experience leveraging AI, data science, or advanced analytics in quality or validation settings.
• Strong leadership skills; able to architect and scale a new function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise validation programs (equipment, process, and CSV).
• Build and expand the Quality Engineering organization, including R&D Quality and NPI/Tech Transfer support.
• Drive integration of AI and statistical analytics into quality systems and lifecycle management.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and digital teams to elevate quality performance.

Skills

Technical foundation in validation and quality systems

Experience with AI and data science

Strong leadership skills

Strategic thinking for digital transformation

Job description

Our client is building its next-generation Quality Engineering function and seeking a Senior Director, Quality Engineering to lead that transformation. This newly created, enterprise-level role combines validation leadership with AI-driven innovation — perfect for a forward-thinking technical leader ready to redefine what quality looks like in modern pharma. This is an on-site position in Houston TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise validation programs (equipment, process, and CSV).
• Build and expand the Quality Engineering organization, including R&D Quality and NPI/Tech Transfer support.
• Drive integration of AI and statistical analytics into quality systems and lifecycle management.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, R&D, and digital teams to elevate quality performance.

Ideal Profile

• Deep technical foundation in validation and quality systems within pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
• Experience leveraging AI, data science, or advanced analytics in quality or validation settings.
• Strong leadership skills; able to architect and scale a new function from the ground up.
• Strategic thinker passionate about digital transformation and continuous improvement.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering, Management, and Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing