Director, Global Quality Assurance, GVP at Zenas BioPharma

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Pharmacovigilance Practices, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Audit Management, Risk Mitigation, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Flexibility, Safety Systems, Documentation, Industry Regulations

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Zenas BioPharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the development and commercialization of immune-based therapies for patients around the world. With clinical development and operations globally, Zenas is advancing a deep and balanced global portfolio of potential first- and best-in-class autoimmune therapeutics in areas of high unmet medical need while meeting the value requirements of the dynamic global healthcare environment. The company’s pipeline continues to grow through our successful business development strategy. Our experienced leadership team and network of business partners drive operational excellence to deliver potentially transformative therapies to improve the lives of those living with autoimmune and rare diseases. We are seeking top talent who share our commitment to patients and have a track record of success in acquiring, developing and commercializing products across the globe. Our colleagues have an opportunity to engage in a fast-paced learning environment and experience individual and organizational success as we work towards becoming a global immunology and autoimmune disease leader, while living our values of Transparency, Relationships, Urgency, Excellence and Innovation – TRUE Innovation! Position Summary: The Director of Global Quality Assurance, GVP is responsible for leading and overseeing Good Pharmacovigilance Practices activities. In this role you will serve as a key quality partner across global clinical trial and pharmacovigilance teams, supporting the maintenance of high-quality standards, mitigating risks, process improvement, and ensuring inspection readiness. This role reports to the Head of Global QA, Clinical Operations and Development. Key Responsibilities: Apply depth and breadth of GVP expertise while performing QA oversight for multiple studies/CROs. Drive the global GVP QA strategy and execute day to day activities to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations. Partner cross-functionally to ensure integrated quality oversight and consistent application of GVP principles. Lead or support internal and external audits of PV processes, systems, and documentation to verify compliance with GCP, Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and applicable regulations. Identify potential quality risks in pharmacovigilance processes and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems and processes. Establish and track KPIs and quality metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of QA activities and identify areas for improvement. Ensure PV Quality Agreements with business partners are defined, implemented, and monitored. Provide executive-level reporting of compliance risks, trends, and audit outcomes to senior leadership and governance committees. Contribute to budget planning and resource allocation for GVP QA and PV audit programs. Oversee the maintenance of quality documentation, SOPs, and audit trail integrity related to pharmacovigilance activities. Provide expert interpretation of evolving global pharmacovigilance regulations and guide senior leadership on compliance impact. Ensure all pharmacovigilance activities adhere to applicable regulations (e.g., ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA), company policies, and industry standards. Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the organization remains compliant. Prepare the organization for external inspections by regulatory authorities, ensuring documentation and processes are inspection ready. Interact with third-party vendors and business partners to ensure compliance with Quality standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related field; (e.g., MSc, PharmD, PhD) preferred. 10+ years in global QA with significant expertise in GVP; strong cross-functional background in GCP and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, Health Canada ICH-GCP, GVP) pertaining to pharmacovigilance. Experience with safety systems (e.g., Argus, ArisG, Veeva Safety, or equivalent) and oversight of validated systems. Proven experience in managing audits and inspections and direct interaction with regulatory authorities in a pharmacovigilance environment. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and build relationships across cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to act as both a functional leader and an individual contributor capable of defining and driving work independently. Efficacy and efficiency in making and acting on decisions while balancing speed, quality, and risk delivering value-added business results that meet high-quality requirements with tight deadlines. Flexibility to work non-traditional work hours when needed, given international operations across time zones. Ability to travel to and work from the Zenas headquarters monthly and internationally as needed [up to 25%]. LI-Hybrid Zenas is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $176,000 to $220,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location. Zenas believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Zenas’ competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, equity, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans. Zenas BioPharma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity is valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

The Director of Global Quality Assurance is responsible for leading Good Pharmacovigilance Practices activities and ensuring high-quality standards across global clinical trial and pharmacovigilance teams. This role includes driving the global GVP QA strategy, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations.