Director Quality Assurance
About The Position
Join us as a Director Quality Assurance, where you will lead and direct the Site Quality Assurance Operations at our Cell Therapy 9950 MCD Rockville manufacturing site. This role offers an opportunity to develop strategic and operational plans, lead high-level projects, and define innovative solutions within complex areas of the business. You will be working on diversified tasks with a global team, providing you with exposure to new ways of thinking and helping us grow collectively and as individuals. At AstraZeneca, we take Quality seriously. Our work is important and valued. We are always innovating, and trialling the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented. It's our ambition to go far that keeps pushing us forward. But it's our pragmatic focus that keeps us delivering what will have the biggest impact on our patients. We are strong communicators and networkers. With constant exposure to different tasks, we're at our best when we're working together as a team.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience
- M.S. degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Cell Therapy/Biologics Quality Assurance experience including clinical lot release
- Experience with product launches, health authority inspections, and global commercial product distribution requirements
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple technical functions.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure that balance patient safety, compliance, and supply.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or related technical field
- Minimum of 2 years of Cell Therapy Quality Assurance experience including clinical lot release
- Demonstrated track record in leadership of change management in a positive and non-disruptive manner to the company’s values.
- Experience with Cell Therapy regulatory inspections
- Experience engaging with global regulatory bodies.
- Proven track record of attracting and developing talent.
- Extensive working knowledge of international Cell Therapy GxP regulatory frameworks, regulations, and guidance
Responsibilities
- Lead the new Quality Assurance team at the Commercial Cell Therapy Facility, supporting facility start-up and routine production.
- Partner with senior leaders across AstraZeneca to ensure delivery of an integrated approach to Cell Therapy Quality.
- Participate in investigations, assessments, and evaluations of quality records such as deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Manage, develop, and lead a team of Quality Assurance professionals.
Benefits
- short-term incentive bonus opportunity
- equity-based long-term incentive program
- qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
- paid vacation and holidays
- paid leaves
- health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
