Senior Pharma QA Director: Quality & Compliance Lead

Eliquent Life Sciences, Inc; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

ELIQUENT Life Sciences in Tustin, CA, is seeking a Pharmaceutical QA Director to lead quality assurance across manufacturing and development. The role ensures compliance with cGMP, FDA requirements, and robust QA systems while guiding cross-functional teams through audits and inspections.

Responsibilities include directing QA activities, optimizing quality systems, and driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness in a fast-paced life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Pharmacy/Chemistry/Microbiology) is required.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical QA with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, QA, QC, microbiology QA, and process QA experience.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP guidelines.
• Proven track record in regulatory inspections and drug research quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality Assurance department and set strategic direction.
• Oversee QC and QA, including microbiology and process QA activities.
• Ensure development programs meet internal and external quality standards.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and drive CAPA closure with teams.

Skills

Departmental leadership

Quality control

Microbiology QA

Process QA

FDA regulations

cGMP guidelines

Regulatory inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related

Tools

eQMS

Job description

ELIQUENT Life Sciences in Tustin, CA, is seeking a Pharmaceutical QA Director to lead quality assurance across manufacturing and development. The role ensures compliance with cGMP, FDA requirements, and robust QA systems while guiding cross-functional teams through audits and inspections.

Responsibilities include directing QA activities, optimizing quality systems, and driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness in a fast-paced life