Head, Qa Ops And Compliance

Novartis

Durham, NC, US
Base: $138,600 - $257,400pyear; bonus/equity: perf...
Fully remote
Cgmp compliance leadership
Quality assurance management
Regulatory inspections and audits
The Head, QA Ops and Compliance provides strategic and hands on leadership for Quality Assurance within the Small Molecule Operations division, ensuring excellence in cGMP compliance, regulatory execution, and quality oversight across all operational activities

Job Summary

  • The Head, QA Ops and Compliance provides strategic and hands on leadership for Quality Assurance within the Small Molecule Operations division, ensuring excellence in cGMP compliance, regulatory execution, and quality oversight across all operational activities.
  • This role leads and develops Quality Assurance Managers, partners closely with manufacturing and external suppliers, and ensures that all products are released to market in full alignment with Novartis Quality Standards and global regulatory requirements.
  • Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, performance-based cash incentive, and a generous time off package.

Matching Summary

The Head, QA Ops and Compliance provides strategic and hands on leadership for Quality Assurance within the Small Molecule Operations division, ensuring excellence in cGMP compliance, regulatory execution, and quality oversight across all operational activities.

Salary

Base: $138,600 - $257,400/year; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and possible annual equity awards; Benefits: Comprehensive health, life, disability, 401(k) with match, and generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cGMP compliance leadership
  • Quality Assurance management
  • Regulatory inspections and audits
  • Deviation and CAPA investigations
  • Quality Systems implementation
  • Technology transfer and validation oversight
  • On-site leadership presence

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Performance management and coaching
  • Strong communication skills
  • Decision-making in fast-paced environment
  • Digital savviness
  • Problem solving skills

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS in Life Sciences or related discipline
  • Minimum 10+ years pharmaceutical/biotech experience
  • 6-10 years direct people leadership
  • Experience in Small Molecule Operations
  • Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA regulations
  • Fluency in English

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