Director, Quality Assurance – Vendor Management

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Quality Assurance – Vendor Management in the United States.

This leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the global vendor quality strategy, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and inspection readiness across the supplier network. You will oversee vendor qualification, auditing, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management programs, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support both clinical and commercial operations. The position provides a platform to influence decision-making at senior levels, drive risk-based frameworks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead a high-performing QA team, foster a culture of quality excellence, and serve as the primary liaison for critical vendors and external partners. This role requires strategic thinking, regulatory expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure scalable, compliant, and high-quality vendor operations. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global healthcare outcomes.

Accountabilities:

Define and lead the global Vendor Management Quality Program, ensuring scalability and compliance across all GxP suppliers
Oversee vendor qualification, audits, monitoring, and lifecycle management programs aligned with regulatory requirements
Establish risk-based frameworks for supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing oversight
Ensure inspection readiness and act as QA subject matter expert for regulatory audits
Provide strategic oversight of Quality Agreements, vendor performance metrics, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Influence cross-functional teams including Technical Operations, Clinical, Regulatory, and Supply Chain on risk management and vendor strategy
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing QA team, promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence
Serve as the primary QA contact for external vendors, representing quality standards in executive-level vendor governance

Requirements:

BS/BA in a scientific discipline; advanced degrees preferred
12+ years of GxP Quality experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including vendor management and supplier quality
Expertise in GMP, FDA regulations, and ICH guidelines, with strong risk management skills
Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive operational excellence
Demonstrated experience with audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory interactions
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
ASQ certification (CQA, CQE) or auditor certification preferred
Experience supporting both clinical and commercial-stage products highly desirable

Benefits:

Competitive base salary range $211,000–$246,000 (SF Bay Area; may vary by location)
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
Equity component as part of total compensation
Remote work flexibility where applicable
Paid time off and company holidays
Professional growth and learning opportunities

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Director, Quality Assurance – Vendor Management

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