Associate Director, IT Quality and Compliance

DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced electronic systems compliance professional to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is an opportunity to participate and make a positive difference in a growing, fast-paced clinical stage company. In this role, you will be responsible for oversight of all GxP-Regulated Computerized Systems at all phases of the computerized system lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, Computer Systems Validation (CSV) and Lifecycle procedures with Data Integrity requirements. This individual will oversee planning, authoring, implementation and maintenance of computerized system validation packages for business systems used to support regulated activities (i.e. GxP). The ideal candidate will have enterprise-level, hosted-application validation experience.The AD, IT Quality and Compliance will collaborate with IT, business function, and Quality staff to develop consistent validation strategies, implement and improve standards for IT change management and collaborate with the IT leadership to define resource allocation and validation timelines.The AD, IT Quality and Compliance will also implement and maintain a program for robust oversight of electronic systems vendors, including system identification and validation status tracking to ensure inspection readiness.ResponsibilitiesPlan and organize validation activities amongst cross functional groups; capable of providing and maintaining status updates for validation activities related to day-to-day operations or project work.Manage a team of internal and contract CSV personnel (onsite and offshore), including but not limited to assigning projects, obtaining status reports, providing guidance and approving timesheets. Work with QA to investigate system issues and perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.Develop and enhance the Arcus validation program to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations. Support enterprise, cross functional computer systems validation activities, in providing approach, methodology and deliverables in compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and Data Integrity principles.Support the change control activities to ensure technical and document impact assessments are performed in a compliant manner and the regulated systems are maintained in a validated state. Ensure timely, efficient, and effective communication and/or interaction with internal GxP partners and external contract providers. Perform and maintain the periodic review system to assure computerized systems are maintained in a validated state and in compliance with applicable regulations and SOPs. Perform Gap Assessments and Remediation activities as needed.Implement and maintain a program for robust oversight of electronic systems vendors, including system identification and validation status tracking to ensure inspection readiness.Support external contract provider audits as CSV subject matter expert.QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar discipline.12+ years of experience in electronic systems compliance / computer system validation activities in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry, preferably in FDA-regulated environments.Previous team oversight and management of FTE/contractors  Advanced knowledge of GxP regulations and approaches to System Life Cycles (SLC) and GAMPExperience supporting external contract provider auditsExcellent written and oral communication skills.Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills.Ability to proactively manage workload and meet deadlines.Develop and implement creative solutions to improve processesExperience validating Quality, Regulatory and/or Clinical systems a plusExperience validating Veeva Vault applications a plus ASQ certification such as CQE/ CQM a plusThis role can be based at our Hayward, CA location (preferred) or remote.  The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this position is $175,000 - $195,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position. The actual salary may vary based on various factors including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Arcus offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information about our total rewards program can be found here: https://arcusbio.com/careers. Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 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