Senior Manager, GMP QA Operations & CMO Oversight

Dyne Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyne Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, GMP QA Operations to oversee quality activities with CMOs and ensure compliance with FDA and global GMP standards. This onsite role in Waltham, MA drives QA operations for manufacturing, testing, deviations, and CAPA to enable clinical development and future commercialization.

You will partner across functions to strengthen quality systems, metrics, and continuous improvement while leading investigations and ensuring timely product disposition for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or relevant discipline; or Master’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in related cGMP environment (e.g., Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, or other similar regulated industry).
• 4+ years of related work experience in Quality Assurance or closely related role within Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, or other similar regulated industry, preferably with experience overseeing CMO/CDMO organizations.
• Broad understanding of international regulations and guidance documents, with a focus on FDA & EMA regulations.
• A proven track record of demonstrating good judgement & decision-making experience.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to concisely present quality events and the criticality to internal stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to diplomatically address quality issues.
• Experience with GXP QA systems, processes, and procedures such as documentation and record management, change control, deviations, investigations, training, and CAPA.
• A working knowledge of the therapeutic industry would be beneficial.
• Results oriented, establishing clear expectations and priorities, sets objectives and effectively applies resources.
• Flexible and creative problem-solving skills; ability to challenge current processes, practices, and strategy and uncover alternative approaches, solutions, or methods.
• Highly collaborative team player who fosters open communication and cooperation between all stakeholders and who is enthusiastic and willing to jump in to meet QA activities when required.
• Proficiency with software applications such as MS Office, SmartSheet, Veeva a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversees release activities for Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP), including batch record review and disposition decisions.
• Assembles product disposition packages and Certificates of Conformance to support clinical trial supply and commercialization readiness.
• Ensures timely and compliant execution of GMP QA activities across manufacturing and testing operations.
• Represents GMP QA in interactions with CMOs, including governance meetings and operational discussions.
• Ensures contract manufacturing activities align with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal expectations.
• Monitors vendor quality performance through defined metrics and ensures adherence to GMP requirements.
• Leads and supports GMP investigations, including root cause analysis, CAPA development, tracking, and effectiveness verification.
• Partners with internal teams to support change management activities impacting manufacturing and testing.
• Works within and enhances internal processes for batch record review and quality event management to ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.
• Develops and tracks Quality Operations metrics (KPIs) for Management Review.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management to ensure alignment on quality objectives.
• Partners with Quality Management Systems teams to drive consistency and continuous improvement across quality processes.
• Communicates quality risks, issues, and trends clearly to stakeholders to support informed decision-making

Skills

GxP QA experience

Regulatory knowledge

Quality events presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office/SmartSheet/Veeva

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SmartSheet

Veeva

Job description

Dyne Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, GMP QA Operations to oversee quality activities with CMOs and ensure compliance with FDA and global GMP standards. This onsite role in Waltham, MA drives QA operations for manufacturing, testing, deviations, and CAPA to enable clinical development and future commercialization.

You will partner across functions to strengthen quality systems, metrics, and continuous improvement while leading investigations and ensuring timely product disposition for