Associate Director, Quality Systems

4 weeks ago


Boston, United States Verve Therapeutics, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Company

Verve is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company established with a mission to solve the global health epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Founded by world-leading experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics and gene-editing, Verve is pioneering a new approach to the care of cardiovascular disease, potentially transforming treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing medicines. The company's initial three programs – VERVE-101, VERVE-102, and VERVE-201 – target genes that have been extensively validated as targets for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a root cause of cardiovascular disease. VERVE-101 and VERVE-102 are designed to permanently turn off the PCSK9 gene in the liver and are being developed initially for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and ultimately to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients not at goal on oral therapy. VERVE-201 is designed to permanently turn off the ANGPTL3 gene in the liver and is initially being developed for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and ultimately to treat patients with refractory hypercholesterolemia. In 2023, Verve was named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe for the third consecutive year. Verve is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Position

Verve is seeking an Associate Director, Quality Systems. The role involves continued development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive GxP Quality Management System to support all aspects of drug development and manufacturing from preclinical to phase 1 and beyond. This individual will be responsible for the Veeva Quality Management System in collaboration with Quality Operations, Quality Control, Technical Operations, Clinical Operations and R&D.

This is a hybrid role and requires 3-days in our Boston office. We are considering local candidates at this time.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement phase-appropriate Veeva based Quality Management System, to maintain compliance with FDA, ICH, EU, and other country-specific regulations.
  • Responsible for Veeva modules for QMS, Document Management, Training Management including set up, administration, maintenance, enhancement and improvements to the "out of the box" configuration under change control with computer system validation as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with other Verve departments to establish, review, revise and implement phase-appropriate quality-related systems and standards including GxP practices including SOPs, Lab Instructions and other quality documentation, as appropriate.
  • Implement, manage, and maintain GxP training.
  • Support CMC documentation and records management by ensuring a framework for all required documents are accurately and properly completed, including all batch disposition documents including related deviations, stability data, protocols, reports, etc. are uploaded into the cloud-based Quality system.
  • Implement Quality Management Review process and work with Quality Operations to maintain KPIs for product and process quality as well as QMS elements pertaining to training, periodic review, investigations, change controls, deviations and CAPAs.
  • Maintain audit readiness for responsible area and assist other groups with audit preparation and execution.
  • Implement and manage Quality Risk Management program with Technical Operations management.
  • Manage budget and resources to address needs of QA, including hiring decisions, talent management, and mentoring/development of QA team members.
  • Identify and address gaps or areas for improvement in systems, procedures, and quality initiatives.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS in scientific discipline with an advanced degree preferred.
  • 9+ years demonstrated GMP quality experience in the pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical industry.
  • Experienced with QMS development for clinical stage biologics.
  • People management experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), team player, with good decision-making ability that is results oriented without compromising quality.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Ability to travel, as needed.

Don't check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please consider applying anyway. We want the best candidates for the job, and those candidates don't always meet 100% of the qualifications listed. At Verve, we are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams who embody the values we share: grit, spirit, drive, and passion. We look forward to learning more about your unique background.

EEO Statement

Verve Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

Verve Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Verve Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Verve employees or any other company location; Verve Therapeutics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.



  • Boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssociate Director, Quality Control  Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States PepGen Full time

    Associate Director, Quality Control Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen's pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively support the preparation of regulatory...


  • Boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssociate Director, Quality Control  Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively...


  • Boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAssociate Director, Quality Control  Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively...


  • boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively support the preparation of regulatory filings. Technical collaboration and...


  • Boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively support the preparation of regulatory filings. Technical collaboration and...


  • boston, United States PepGen Full time

    Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytical Development & Quality Control (QC), the Associate Director of Quality Control will be acting as QC lead, responsible for leading and managing the QC activities of PepGen’s pipeline. In addition, this position will be required to actively support the preparation of regulatory filings. Technical collaboration and...


  • Boston, United States Connected Systems Partners Full time $100,000 - $120,000

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis Quality (Systems) Engineer will play a vital role supporting the QMS, driving continuous improvements and ensuring compliance across a company that truly values quality. This position emphasizes addressing production issues and non-conformances, initiating enhancements, conducting root cause analyses, implementing...


  • Boston, United States Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Full time

    Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Associate Director, Information Systems Management entails providing risk-based oversight to Computerized Systems Life Cycle activities across a broad spectrum of technologies ranging from Automated Systems to Enterprise Wide systems and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. This role ensures risk-based, overall...


  • Boston, United States Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Full time

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Associate Director, Quality Technical Compliance provides technical and strategic leadership for quality systems, inspection readiness, risk management, and quality culture. This position focuses not just on the "what" but the "how", ensuring phase appropriate quality compliance.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Facilitate...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Chewy Full time

    We are hiring awesome humans, and we hope that includes youAre you looking for more than just a job? At Chewy, you'll find yourself on a career path with other awesome humans, like yourself. You'll be part of a culture that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow,...


  • Boston, United States Vertex Full time

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Associate Director, Vendor Quality Management is responsible for proactively and comprehensively monitoring vendor quality and compliance risk for vendors participating in GxP regulated environments across product modalities. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and disseminating vendor data and...


  • Boston, United States Foundation Medicine Full time

    About the Job The Director of Operational Systems plays a key role in a new chapter of our organization, overseeing the implementation and validation of lab automation while leading various technical and operational aspects. This individual will work closely with the Director of Lab Operations to ensure seamless technical transfer of assays, manage...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Medical Director Services PC Full time

    Job Summary:Medical Director Services PC is seeking an experienced Podiatrist to provide professional and medical podiatric services to patients with conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures in skilled nursing facilities throughout Massachusetts. Inquire about availability in other states as well.Key Responsibilities:Provide essential...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States Cpl Full time

    Director of Quality CMC Development - East Coast based remoteThis role offers the flexibility to work remotely from locations within the U.S/Canada, with a preference for Eastern Time Zone working hours to collaborate with EU teams.Travel is required.Position Overview:Cpl Life Sciences is looking for a Director of Quality CMC Development (Product...


  • Boston, United States Northeastern University Full time

    Associate Director, Operations & Loans About the Opportunity The Associate Director, Loans & Operations will direct and manage operations for the full complement of university disbursement processes and all educational loan processing within Student Financial Services. Disbursement processing includes but is not limited to PowerFAIDS disbursement setup,...


  • Boston, United States AL Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Associate Director or Director of Process Chemistry for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) to join our Biopharmaceutical Development team. In this critical role, you will lead the development and optimization of synthetic routes for ADC production, ensuring high quality and efficiency in our drug...


  • Boston, United States SRA International Full time

    The Associate Director, Post Award will oversee the administration of all post award aspects and functions of grants and contracts awarded to the college.The Associate Director, Post Award will work with the Director to ensure that appropriate systems and procedures have been established for proper accountability of all sponsored accounts and to develop a...


  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States SRA International Full time

    The Associate Director, Post Award will oversee the administration of all post award aspects and functions of grants and contracts awarded to the college.The Associate Director, Post Award will work with the Director to ensure that appropriate systems and procedures have been established for proper accountability of all sponsored accounts and to develop a...


  • Boston, United States Clinical Dynamix Full time

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT (This role is based in Company's Waltham, MA headquarters. Their office-based employees follow a hybrid in-office schedule. 2 Days a week in office (3 days WFH)Reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Data Management, the Associate Director, Clinical Data Management will define and lead the clinical data...