Director/Sr. Director, Quality Assurance Operations

Working at Genezen:

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

Job Summary:

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for oversight of all elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring processes adhere to global cGMP regulations. This includes quality oversight of all GMP functions including but not limited to Facilities, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Control Laboratories, Supply Chain, Packaging and Labeling, Distribution, and external Suppliers.

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for building and motivating a high performance and innovative Quality Assurance organization which enables a culture of compliance, trust and accountability, efficient execution, collaboration for success, and integrity and respect in order to deliver transformative gene therapy medicines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of all relevant Quality Management Systems and processes to ensure compliance in line with global regulations and in alignment with the company's strategy.
• Provides guidance to operations on phase appropriate cGMP requirements aligned with global regulations and internal Quality Management Systems.
• Manages investigations and implements timely and effective CAPA.
• Manages the review and disposition of raw materials, intermediates, drug substance, and drug product and ensures timely and accurate completions of reported quality events.
• Provides Quality Assurance support to the following operation areas: Manufacturing, MSAT, FEV, Quality Control, Supply Chain.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and improving Quality System Metrics and for reporting performance trends and risks to senior management.
• Supports a risk-based internal and external audit program.
• Responsible for hosting and supporting the management of PAI and all subsequent routine global health authority inspections.
• Responsible for assessing the impact of any new or updated regulations on the company's Quality Management Systems and operations.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performing Quality Assurance organization to effectively execute organizational responsibilities.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining strong Quality to Quality relationships with clients.

Special Job Requirements:

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs.
• Criminal background check required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering (Desired)
• 10+ years of relevant GMP experience in the pharma/biotech industry in a Quality role (Essential)
• Experience working in a cGMP manufacturing environment (Essential)
• Well versed in cGMP/ICH/FDA/EU regulations and guidelines (Essential)
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications (MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint etc.) (Essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with cross function teams (Essential)
• Strong organizational skill (Essential)
• High level of attention to detail (Essential)
• Good problem-solving skills (Essential)
• Capable of working with minimal supervision (Essential)
• Ability to work well with diverse groups (Essential)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with challenging timelines (Essential)

Compensation Range:

The anticipated annual salary range for the Director/Sr. Director is $170,000-$240,000. Salary determined based on relevant experience, skills and education.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical demands:

Work Environment:

• Frequently required to work in a BSL 2 environment with personal protective equipment/aseptic gowning.
• Regularly required to work around large machinery and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; caustic chemicals; hazardous waste.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
• Spending time on the floor during activity execution (maintenance, construction, commissioning and qualification) is required.

Movement:

• Frequently required to stand; sit.
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop/crouch.

Vision:

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Communication:

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail.

Genezen's Cures Value-Based Competencies:

• Committed to Science: We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.
• Urgency in action for the patients: We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.
• Resilience & Grit in operations: We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success.
• Execute with Excellence & Integrity: We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principles.
• Solutions driven for our partners: We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.

Genezen's Benefits:

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure
• Paid sick time
• 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary
• Share Appreciation Rights
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Dental & vision care
• Employer-paid basic term life/personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Additional Details:

• Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.