Vertex

Biotechnology

Director,BiologicsDevelopmentOperationalQuality

$176–264k Boston, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, Biologics Development Operational Quality at Vertex. Skills: Operational Quality, Biologics Development, Quality Management Systems. Provide strategic quality and compliance guidance. Lead QMS implementation”

Industry & Context.

Biotechnology
Problems you'll solve

Risk-based decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline, 10+ years of relevant experience in quality within a regulated biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment, Prior people management or leadership experience

What You'll Do.

Provide strategic quality and compliance guidance

Lead QMS implementation

Oversee risk management frameworks

Provide quality oversight of internal operations and external

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders

Drive inspection readiness

Lead regulatory inspections

Oversee key quality processes

Support operational and quality strategies

Lead cross-functional initiatives

and lead a high-performing team

Foster a culture of quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional stakeholders; Matrixed organizations

Communication Scope

Stakeholder engagement; Senior leadership interaction; Regulatory bodies interaction

Full Job Description

**Job Description** **Summary:** The Director Biologics Operational Development Quality is responsible for oversight of development Quality team activities, technical development of personnel and ensuring the quality of deliverables. The incumbent is responsible for creation, development and maintenance of relationships with CMO Quality managers and professionals as well as internal stakeholders. The incumbent is known for technical expertise and assists with the strategic alignment of group and department goals with its projects and activities, refining and adapting as necessary through proactive monitoring/measurement. The role will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders in a matrix environment; Influencing/building/promoting a culture of Quality and to meet business, quality and regulatory objectives. **Key Duties & Responsibilities** * Provide strategic quality and compliance guidance across biologics development, manufacturing, and clinical supply to ensure alignment with global regulatory expectations * Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) supporting development and manufacturing operations. * Establish and oversee risk management frameworks to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate quality and compliance risks across programs. * Provide quality oversight of internal operations and external partners (e.g., CMOs, CROs), including supplier qualification, performance management, and technical transfer activities. * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing, Regulatory, Technical Development) to support program execution, regulatory submissions, and inspection readiness. * Drive inspection readiness and lead or support regulatory inspections, audits, and responses to health authority inquiries. * Oversee key quality processes including batch disposition, deviations, investigations, change control, and CAPA to ensure compliance and consistency. * Support developm

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