Director of Quality Assurance
BestowFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess an advanced degree and at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in Quality within a biotechnology company. Deep expertise in ICH, FDA, and EMA guidelines is required, along with a strong track record of managing audits.
The Senior Director, Quality Assurance will partner with the VP QA to develop and implement comprehensive Quality Assurance strategies for pharmaceutical product manufacturing, testing, and release in accordance with GxP regulations. They will design and implement policies and practices to ensure GxP compliance, lead a quality culture, and ensure organizational processes conform with standard operating procedures. This role involves contributing to inspection and audit strategies, performing lot release activities, supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) for GMP, GLP, and GCP compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality processes. Responsibilities also include conducting risk assessments, supporting regulatory inspections and responses, establishing KPIs, driving training programs, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role supports IND and NDA CMC module authoring, vendor oversight, batch record review, deviation investigations, and compliance with applicable regulations such as FDA and ICH.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.