Manager, Quality Assurance

AstraZeneca • Santa Monica, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Quality Assurance is responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements. This role ensures that manufacturing, testing, and release activities for cell therapy products are conducted in accordance with cGMP standards and company procedures. The position provides day-to-day oversight of Quality Assurance activities, supports cross-functional teams, and contributes to risk assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports operations across the Santa Monica, CA and Tarzana, CA sites and reports to the Director of Quality Site Head.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field with a minimum of 5+ years of Industry experience, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and global regulatory requirements (US, EU, ROW).
• Experience with quality systems, including deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and change control.
• Experience supporting batch release and product disposition activities.
• Familiarity with internal and external audit processes and regulatory inspections.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and apply phase-appropriate quality practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Quality Control and/or Facilities & Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the Quality Assurance team, including training, scheduling, and performance support of QA staff.
• Provide QA support to cross-functional groups including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Process Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, regulatory requirements, and cGMP standards.
• Review batch records and associated documentation to support timely product disposition and release.
• Review and approve deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls to support product quality and compliance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), technology transfer, and process development activities from a QA perspective.
• Perform quality risk assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and trend quality metrics, and support Management Review activities.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and support internal and external audits.
• Review manufacturing and quality control data for in-process and finished products.
• Support development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other quality documents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance across operations.

Benefits

• positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program
• Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees