Senior Quality Manager, GMP

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New Jersey, US
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of GMP Quality experience in pharmaceuticals, particularly in late-stage drug product development and validation.
  • Experience with sponsor-side CMO oversight, including clinical- and commercial-stage drug substance activities.
  • Proficient in process validation (PPQ) and regulatory submissions for late-stage products.
  • Preferred experience in inspection readiness, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality oversight for CMOs in pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial manufacturing.
  • Own and manage quality for commercial-stage drug substance activities and related processes.
  • Act as QA subject matter expert on deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and documentation.
  • Review and approve CMO documentation, batch records, and test data while managing product dispositions.
  • Support quality reviews of regulatory submissions and participate in inspection readiness activities.
  • Collaborate with CMC, Supply Chain, and Analytical Development as the QA representative.
  • Maintain and update quality metrics and GMP standard operating procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a cutting-edge regulatory environment.
  • Engagement across multiple functions within the organization, enhancing cross-departmental skills.
  • Direct involvement in high-stakes drug development processes, impacting patient outcomes.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead sponsor-side QA oversight of CMOs across pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial manufacturing - drug substance, drug product, and final product
  • Own quality oversight for commercial-stage drug substance activities, including process validation (PPQ) and disposition
  • Serve as QA SME on deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and documentation revisions
  • Review and approve CMO documentation, batch records, and test data; perform product dispositions
  • Support quality review of regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD, NDA) and participate in inspection readiness
  • Represent QA cross-functionally with CMC, Supply Chain, and Analytical Development
  • Maintain quality metrics and periodically revise GMP SOPs

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
  • 8+ years GMP Quality experience in pharma, including late-stage drug product development and validation.
  • Sponsor-side CMO oversight experience - clinical-stage across DS/DP/FP, or commercial-stage specifically on drug substance.
  • Experience with process validation (PPQ) and late-stage/commercial regulatory submissions.
  • Inspection readiness experience (domestic and/or ex-US) preferred.

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