Senior Director, Quality
Metro Atlanta, GA, Fully onsite, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Salary Range: $180,000-$245,000/year
Relocation Assistance provided and bonus potential
About the Role
A leading biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a proven Senior Director of Quality to lead and evolve a high-performing, multi-site Quality function. With an FDA-approved commercial product and a growing clinical pipeline, this company is at the forefront of personalized medicine. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, shape enterprise-wide quality systems, and directly impact the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients.
What You'll Do
Lead and align Quality operations across manufacturing and R&D sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP and global regulatory standards
Develop and execute corporate quality strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional leaders across Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, and Commercial teams
Oversee Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Systems, Validation, Compliance, and Training functions
Serve as the primary Quality lead during regulatory inspections and third-party audits
Manage CMO relationships to ensure alignment with internal quality standards
Drive continuous improvement, quality risk management, and inspection readiness initiatives
Lead Quality Management Reviews, track quality KPIs, and support organizational growth through proactive quality leadership
Develop, mentor, and inspire a team of 100+ professionals to foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline required; advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) preferred
15+ years of QA/QC experience in the biopharma or biologics industry
10+ years in leadership roles within regulated cGMP environments, ideally overseeing multiple locations
Deep understanding of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory expectations
Demonstrated success navigating audits and building robust enterprise-level quality systems
Strong communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
Experience with cell therapy, personalized medicine, or immunotherapies is a strong plus
Willingness to travel up to 40% as needed
Work Environment
Combination of office, cleanroom, and lab settings
Must be able to occasionally gown for cleanroom entry and lift up to 25 lbs
May involve handling of biologics with appropriate PPE provided
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to contribute to a rapidly growing organization committed to patient-centered innovation. If you are passionate about elevating standards and driving meaningful outcomes in the biopharmaceutical space, we encourage you to apply.
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