Avidity NanoMedicines
Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance
Avidity NanoMedicines, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Description
Title:
Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance
Location:
La Jolla, California
Company Overview
Avidity Biosciences is pioneering a new class of oligonucleotide-based therapies called AOCs designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. We utilize our proprietary AOC platform to design, engineer and develop therapeutics that combine the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the precision of oligonucleotide-based therapies in order to access previously undruggable tissue and cell types and more effectively target underlying genetic drivers of diseases. We are passionate about the impact of every employee in bringing these potentially transformative therapeutics to patients in need. Make a difference with us.
Position OverviewThe Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance, reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, will manage the clinical quality function by supporting and providing oversight of clinical trials and clinical activities, establish and manage clinical quality systems, and ensure GCP compliance. The candidate will be hands-on and actively involved in executing GCP QA strategy, and support GCP compliance and alliance activities with vendors and business partners. The personnel will collaborate cross-functionally with various departments within the organization, and ensure effective communication and constructive working relationships with colleagues and business partners to enable global development of Avidity therapeutics.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain GCP quality management systems, policies, and SOPsEnsure GCP compliance of ongoing clinical trialsConduct quality control reviews of clinical protocols, documents, and records, including regulatory filingIdentify compliance risks and implement risk mitigation, as applicable.Monitor, track, and trend GCP non-conformances, deviations, and CAPAs and communicate to managementManage GCP audit activities, internal and external, including conducting clinical vendor qualifications and audits, conducting investigational site audits, and ensuring completion of corrective actionsEnsure clinical documentation in support of TMF is reviewed and archived appropriatelySupport investigational product complaints and ensure complianceSupport inspection readiness of clinical programsPerform other duties as requiredQualifications
To perform this role successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalentMinimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in GCP-QAExtensive knowledge of GCP regulations, ICH Guidelines, FDA regulations and GuidanceGood working knowledge of GLP in support of non-clinical is recommendedExperience working with CROs, vendor selection, and managementQA experience in Phase 1-3 clinical trialsProven ability to thrive and enable success in a cross-functional and collaborative environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-task, shift priorities, and work in a fast-paced environmentDetail oriented and well organizedTeam player, professional demeanor, enthusiastic, and self-motivatedTravel 10-20%, as requiredCompensation Details:
We provide a reasonable range of compensation for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.The Pay Range for this position is $158,000- $182,000. It is possible that this position can be hired outside of this salary range based on experience.
Title:
Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance
Location:
La Jolla, California
Company Overview
Avidity Biosciences is pioneering a new class of oligonucleotide-based therapies called AOCs designed to overcome the current limitations of oligonucleotide therapies in order to treat a wide range of serious diseases. We utilize our proprietary AOC platform to design, engineer and develop therapeutics that combine the tissue selectivity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and the precision of oligonucleotide-based therapies in order to access previously undruggable tissue and cell types and more effectively target underlying genetic drivers of diseases. We are passionate about the impact of every employee in bringing these potentially transformative therapeutics to patients in need. Make a difference with us.
Position OverviewThe Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance, reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, will manage the clinical quality function by supporting and providing oversight of clinical trials and clinical activities, establish and manage clinical quality systems, and ensure GCP compliance. The candidate will be hands-on and actively involved in executing GCP QA strategy, and support GCP compliance and alliance activities with vendors and business partners. The personnel will collaborate cross-functionally with various departments within the organization, and ensure effective communication and constructive working relationships with colleagues and business partners to enable global development of Avidity therapeutics.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain GCP quality management systems, policies, and SOPsEnsure GCP compliance of ongoing clinical trialsConduct quality control reviews of clinical protocols, documents, and records, including regulatory filingIdentify compliance risks and implement risk mitigation, as applicable.Monitor, track, and trend GCP non-conformances, deviations, and CAPAs and communicate to managementManage GCP audit activities, internal and external, including conducting clinical vendor qualifications and audits, conducting investigational site audits, and ensuring completion of corrective actionsEnsure clinical documentation in support of TMF is reviewed and archived appropriatelySupport investigational product complaints and ensure complianceSupport inspection readiness of clinical programsPerform other duties as requiredQualifications
To perform this role successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The preferred requirements listed below are representative of the skills, knowledge, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalentMinimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in GCP-QAExtensive knowledge of GCP regulations, ICH Guidelines, FDA regulations and GuidanceGood working knowledge of GLP in support of non-clinical is recommendedExperience working with CROs, vendor selection, and managementQA experience in Phase 1-3 clinical trialsProven ability to thrive and enable success in a cross-functional and collaborative environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-task, shift priorities, and work in a fast-paced environmentDetail oriented and well organizedTeam player, professional demeanor, enthusiastic, and self-motivatedTravel 10-20%, as requiredCompensation Details:
We provide a reasonable range of compensation for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.The Pay Range for this position is $158,000- $182,000. It is possible that this position can be hired outside of this salary range based on experience.