Senior Director, Development Quality Assurance

**Company Overview**

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been accepted by the U.S. FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-1617, a clinical-stage solid tumor ADC; and IM-3050, a clinical-stage FAP-targeted radioligand therapy. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.

**Position Overview**

The Senior Director, Development Quality Assurance (DQA) is responsible for implementing and executing quality assurance strategies that support Immunome's clinical development activities and ensure compliance with applicable Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), and global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.).

Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Development Quality Assurance, this role serves as a key quality partner to Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Medical Writing, and other Development functions. The Senior Director collaborates closely with functional teams to identify and mitigate risk, develop compliant and efficient processes, strengthen inspection readiness, and build organizational quality capabilities.

The Senior Director will help establish and maintain a fit-for-purpose Quality Management System (QMS), drive quality culture throughout the organization, and provide expertise, guidance, training, and partnership to support successful execution of Immunome's development programs. The role emphasizes proactive quality oversight, continuous improvement, risk-based decision-making, and inspection readiness while utilizing audits as one component of a broader quality assurance framework.

**Responsibilities**

**Leadership & Quality Strategy**

• Execute Development QA objectives and priorities established by the VP, Head of Development Quality Assurance.

• Partner with Development functional leaders to promote a culture of quality, compliance, accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and quality business partner across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics, and related functions.

• Provide quality guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding quality risks, compliance issues, inspection readiness, and process improvements.

• Develop and maintain quality metrics, risk indicators, and dashboards to support data-driven decision making and management oversight.

• Champion innovative approaches, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics, to enable a modern Development QA organization that uses data-driven insights to improve decision-making, identify risks earlier, enhance inspection readiness, and increase organizational efficiency.

**Audit Planning & Execution**

• Support and manage a risk-based audit program for clinical programs, vendors, and associated development activities.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and other stakeholders to identify areas of quality risk and establish audit priorities.

• Lead or oversee internal and external audits of clinical sites, CROs, laboratories, vendors, and quality systems, as appropriate.

• Utilize audit outcomes as one component of a broader quality oversight framework to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

• Review audit findings, support root cause analyses, and ensure effective CAPAs are developed, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness.

• Analyze audit trends and communicate emerging compliance risks and recommendations to senior management.

**Regulatory Inspection Management**

• Lead and coordinate operational inspection readiness activities across Development functions.

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure continuous readiness for regulatory inspections conducted by FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, and other Health Authorities.

• Conduct inspection readiness assessments, mock inspections, document reviews, and interview coaching activities.

• Support hosting and management of regulatory inspections and serve as a key quality representative during inspection activities.

• Ensure timely and effective responses to regulatory observations, inspection findings, and commitments.

• Work with functional teams to embed inspection readiness into routine operations rather than periodic preparation efforts.

**Procedural Documentation & Compliance**

• Lead the development, review, revision, approval, and implementation of Development SOPs, standards, templates, and guidance documents.

• Partner directly with process owners and subject matter experts to create practical, compliant, and scalable procedures.

• Ensure procedural documentation remains aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and business needs.

• Develop and deliver training and educational programs to enhance organizational understanding of quality requirements, risk management, inspection readiness, and compliance expectations.

• Establish and communicate clear guidance regarding the role of Development QA and when functional teams should engage QA support.

• Create tools, onboarding materials, communications, and training resources that help functional teams understand Development QA services, responsibilities, and value.

• Support quality event manag