Director, Quality Control

ferring.in

Parsippany, United States
Base: $158,136 to $194,472; bonus/equity: competit...
On-site
Quality control (analytical and microbiology)
Method transfers, validations, and data oversight
Vendor oversight and external audits
Ferring is seeking a Director of Quality Control to lead and oversee the Quality Control function within their biopharmaceutical operations, focusing on analytical and microbiological testing. The role requires a strong background in pharmaceutical QC, regulatory compliance, and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to quality standards

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Quality Control (Analytical and Microbiology) function, including testing at contract labs for drug substance, drug product, and stability programs.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Pharmaceutical Development, Technical Operations, QA, and CMC Regulatory Affairs to manage method transfers, validations, and data oversight aligned with development and production timelines.
  • At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ferring is seeking a Director of Quality Control to lead and oversee the Quality Control function within their biopharmaceutical operations, focusing on analytical and microbiological testing. The role requires a strong background in pharmaceutical QC, regulatory compliance, and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Salary

Base: $158,136 to $194,472; Bonus/Equity: competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus; Benefits: comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, sick time, vacation time, 15 paid holidays, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Quality Control (Analytical and Microbiology)
  • method transfers, validations, and data oversight
  • vendor oversight and external audits
  • GMP-related exceptions management
  • small molecule experience required
  • analytical and microbiological method development

Nice-to-have

  • biologics experience highly preferred
  • entrepreneurial spirit
  • people first philosophy
  • science that drives powerful discoveries

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical QC operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
  • Master’s degree with 12+ years or PhD with 10+ years
  • Proven success managing FDA and global regulatory inspections
  • Proficient in MS Office, Trackwise, Oracle, Empower, and LIMS

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