Director Corporate Quality

uniQure is dedicated to bringing therapies for unmet medical needs to patients. Each position at uniQure is directly or indirectly responsible for improving the lives of patients. This responsibility is part of our day-to-day working life by living up to high-quality standards and by recognizing the sense of urgency in areas of high unmet medical need.

Place in the Organization

The Director of Corporate Quality is responsible for oversight of the global Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring processes adhere to global cGMP regulations.  This includes oversight of all QMS functions including but not limited to Metrics & Management Review, Quality Systems (e.g., Deviation, Change Control, CAPA), Document Control, Records Management, Training, Risk Management, Data Integrity & IT Quality, Vendor Qualification and Internal/External Audit Management. 

The Director, Corporate Quality is responsible for building and motivating a high performing and innovative organization which enables a culture of compliance, trust and accountability, efficient execution, collaboration for success, and integrity and respect in order to deliver transformative gene therapy medicines. 

Key result areas (major duties, accountabilities and responsibilities)

• Manages development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of all relevant Quality Management Systems and processes to ensure compliance in line with global regulations and in alignment with the company’s strategy
• Facilitates Change Control Review Board (CCRB) and provides oversight for timely execution and closure of changes. Facilitates issuance and tracking of Quality Management items (e.g., Dev, CAPA, OOS) and holds stakeholders accountable for closure on agreed timelines
• Responsible for computer system validation activities in support of Quality initiatives
• Responsible for data integrity across the organization
• Maintenance of training and documentation processes
• Oversees the risk management process to ensure compliance with current regulations
• Provides Quality and corporate department stakeholders guidance that is aligned with global regulations and internal Quality Management Systems
• Provides strategic vision to influence the growth and development of uniQure capabilities needed to support a fully commercial gene therapy company
• Responsible for developing, implementing and improving Quality System Metrics and for reporting performance trends and risks to senior management
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and improving a risk based internal and external audit program
• Responsible for internal inspection readiness activities
• Responsible for coordinating effective and timely internal stakeholder responses to inspection observations
• Responsible for assessing the impact of any new or updated regulations on the company’s Quality Management Systems
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performing Quality organization to effectively execute organizational responsibilities
• Act as the main contact person for local and international Regulatory Agenciesin relation to inspections and licensing and manage these relationships effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
• 15+ years of relevant GMP experience in the pharma/biotech industry in a Quality role
• 10+ years’ experience in a leadership role directing and managing Quality teams and operations

Core Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of global GMP guidelines
• Strong computer system validation and data integrity knowledge
• Experience in leading and hosting regulatory inspections and interactions
• Demonstrated leadership in building and leading high-performance teams
• Ability to collaborate and influence to effect change both within and outside the organization
• Confident, independent, self-starter, proactive, and results-orientated with high-performance standards
• Solid organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with diverse groups
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Proficient in using Microsoft applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint)

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US Salary Range 205000 - 265000 USD