Associate Director, Quality Systems and Compliance

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Quality Management System (QMS), Document Control, and Training functions
• Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), ensuring system performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Lead the development, review, approval, implementation, and lifecycle management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, policies, and quality records
• Oversee document control processes, including document issuance, revision control, archival, and periodic review
• Manage GxP and non-GxP training programs, ensuring timely assignment, completion, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory expectations
• Develop quality metrics and dashboards to monitor system performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Clinical Development, and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality system effectiveness
• Support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and supplier audits related to Quality Systems, documentation, and training
• Ensure Quality Systems remain aligned with FDA, EMA, ICH, and applicable global regulatory requirements
• Lead and mentor Quality Systems personnel, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience within biotechno logy, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or gene therapy industries, including progressive leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise Quality Systems in a regulated GxP environment
• Advanced proficiency with ZenQMS, including administration, configuration, workflow management, reporting, and user support
• Extensive experience developing, revising, implementing, and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controlled quality documentation
• Demonstrated expertise managing both GxP and non-GxP training programs, including curriculum development, training assignments, compliance monitoring, and effectiveness assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting gene therapy, cell therapy, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic products
• Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and global GxP regulations
• Experience leading Quality System implementations, upgrades, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead through change in a fast-paced, growing organization