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Associate Director / Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

185000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Beam Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in a scientific discipline/life sciences OR equivalent experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry
Experience in a clinical stage biotech company preferred
10+ years of relevant experience in clinical/GCP quality
Outstanding expertise in GCP R3 and solid understanding of PV regulations
Demonstrated ability to successfully partner cross-functionally
Excellent interpersonal effectiveness, including exceptional communication skills
Advanced computer skills, including experience working in Veeva
Consistent excellent judgement and pragmatic, risk-based decision making skills
Direct experience supporting FDA and other global healthy authority (e.g., EMA, MHRA) inspections and related inspection preparation activities

Job Responsibility

Lead development and execution of enterprise-wide GCP inspection readiness strategies and plans
Conduct inspection risk assessments and coordinate mock inspections, readiness reviews, and remediation activities
Support health authority inspections, including document review, response coordination, and follow-up remediation activities
Serve as the Clinical QA Lead for assigned studies and programs
Provide quality review of protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, CSRs, and regulatory submission documents
Develop and execute program/study-level risk-based audit plan, including investigator site, vendor and internal process audits
Provide quality oversight of CRO and key service providers through qualification, ongoing monitoring, and issue escalation
Provide QA oversight of TMF quality and completeness in collaboration with study teams and TMF group
Support TMF migration activities, as required
Lead quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA development

Fulltime

Associate Director, Product Quality Assurance

The Associate Director of Product Quality for Cell and Gene Therapy Programs wil...

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

185000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Beam Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors or Advanced degree in scientific discipline
12+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry in combination with drug substance/drug product manufacture, development and/or quality with at least 4 years of which should have been in a CMC-focused position in Cell and Gene Therapy Quality role
Detailed knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements
Ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to develop into a primary PQL for Beam programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented personality and ability to work and drive change across functions
Experience interacting with regulatory health authorities at pre- and post-approval inspection
Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented
Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors
Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills fostering team spirit

Job Responsibility

Provides strategic Quality CMC-focused support based on Program Team timelines, milestones, and regulatory commitments
Drives and takes action on Phase Appropriate Quality strategy for Beam’s products
Performs Quality review/approval of records and documentation related to manufacturing such as process defining documentation
Performs product quality impact assessments for product complaints, manufacturing deviations, OOT/OOS results, MRB, adverse trends, etc
Quality reviewer and approver of select technical documents (e.g. complaints, temperature excursion reports, justification of specification (JoS), specifications, method validations, critical quality attribute (CQA) assessment, comparability, risk assessments, continued process verification (CPV), tech transfer, ad hoc testing / characterization protocols, etc.)
Ad hoc Quality representative on Program Team and CMC Team in support of primary PQL
Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards / best practices, and Beam initiatives
Support clinical to commercial analytical control strategy
Strategic and technical support across product lifecycle (manufacturing process and analytical method changes, tech transfer, characterization, comparability, validations, technology improvements, etc.)
Reviews manufacturing process performance, analytical method performance, stability data, etc. for signals / trends / patterns to proactively monitor and if necessary, support mitigations

Fulltime

Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Director of Clinical Quali...

Location

United States

Salary:

170000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Apogee Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant biological sciences or equivalent is required, advanced degree a plus
8-10 years professional experience in Quality Assurance within the biopharma industry, including increasing responsibilities in the Clinical QA function
Minimum of 6 years of direct audit experience in GCP
In-depth working knowledge of GCP regulations and guidelines, including FDA, EMA, and ICH requirements
Extensive experience using electronic QMS to monitor, report, and track quality tasks and key quality performance indicators
Strong communication (oral and written), effective interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and drive change
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Flexible and creative to meet the needs and challenges of a growing, dynamic company
Focus on fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines and changing priorities

Job Responsibility

Assist CQA Leadership with development and execution of CQA audit plans supporting Apogee clinical study programs
Perform or provide oversight of assigned GCP audits e.g. clinical investigator sites, clinical vendor qualifications, trial master files, internal processes and clinical study documents with minimal supervision
Act as CQA lead representative at clinical study team meetings and other study related meetings
Partner with clinical functions to provide quality guidance as required to drive the implementation of fit for purpose procedures that support clinical data and documentation generated activities are executed in compliance with GCP
Facilitate and/or review the investigation of reported quality events to evaluate the appropriateness of CAPAs proposed to mitigate risk of issue re-occurrence
Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical QA procedures and other governance standards as assigned
Assist in the periodic reporting of key quality metrics to leadership to assist in driving improvements in GCP compliance across the organization
Assist in the development and/or delivery of GCP training topics and quality standards as directed
Assist QA Leadership in fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization, emphasizing the importance of compliance, data integrity, and patient safety in support of corporate goals
Collaborate with clinical functions to support inspection readiness activities

What we offer

A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Fulltime

Associate Director, Quality Control Technical Services

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leadi...

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

185000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Beam Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS, Ph.D) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline, with 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Quality Control, Analytical Development, or CMC within biologics, cell therapy, or gene therapy
Extensive hands-on experience with ex vivo autologous cell therapies, including CD34+ cell-based products, across late-stage development, validation, and/or commercial readiness
Demonstrated technical expertise in cell handling and testing methodologies, including functional and potency assays, flow cytometry, NGS-based assays, and separation sciences. Experience with analytical method automation, qualification, and validation is strongly preferred
Proven understanding of analytical method lifecycle management, including method transfer, qualification, validation, performance monitoring, remediation, and comparability, particularly for late-stage and commercial products
Strong working knowledge of US and EU regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA/CBER, EMA, ICH, USP) applicable to cell and gene therapy CMC, with the ability to apply guidance in a phase-appropriate and inspection-ready manner
Direct experience supporting regulatory submissions (INDs, BLAs, amendments, post-approval changes) for cell and gene therapy products, including specifications, method validation reports, and responses to health authority questions
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional program teams, partnering effectively with CMC, Manufacturing, Analytical R&D, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of clearly articulating technical strategies, aligning stakeholders, and driving decisions across functions and with external partners
Documented success in driving complex, program-critical initiatives to completion on time and within budget, including managing dependencies, risks, and priorities across multiple workstreams
Highly developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, assess risk, and translate data into actionable QC and CMC strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead and influence QC CMC strategy in partnership with cross-functional CMC teams for master cell banks (MCBs), plasmids, and mRNA drug substance and critical materials, supporting both ex vivo and in vivo therapy programs across development and commercialization
Define and execute the QC testing, method strategy, and technical execution to enable next-generation autologous cell therapy manufacturing processes, including analytical readiness for process validation, comparability, and technology transfer
Own and coordinate analytical method transfer, qualification, and validation activities across internal and external QC laboratories, ensuring compliant, phase-appropriate, and inspection-ready execution
Establish and maintain analytical control strategies by tracking and trending in-process, release, and stability data, collaborating with statisticians and program teams to define and justify specifications for MCBs, plasmids, mRNA, and autologous cell therapy products
Define and oversee stability strategies and programs for MCBs, plasmids, mRNA, and ex vivo cell therapy products, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and lifecycle needs
Lead analytical method lifecycle management for late-stage and commercial ex vivo portfolio, including method performance monitoring, remediation, comparability activities, and continuous improvement
Drive the internalization of validated mRNA analytical methods into Beam's North Carolina Quality Control laboratory, strengthening internal capabilities and supporting long-term commercial supply
Author and review Quality System documentation, including SOPs, Change Controls, and CAPAs, to support method implementation, lifecycle changes, and inspection readiness
Partner with Regulatory Affairs-CMC to author, review, and coordinate CMC sections of regulatory submissions, including specifications, method validation reports, and responses to agency queries
Ensure QC visibility and alignment on regulatory interactions, including tracking agency questions, commitments, post-approval requirements, and method introduction or change strategies

Fulltime