Associate Director, Clinical Quality and Continuous Improvement

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AlnylamBiotechnology
United StatesFull-TimeManager
Salary$164,500.00 - $222,500.00
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Job Details

Experience
Minimum of 8 years
Required Skills
GCPQuality AssuranceChange ManagementData analytics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in GCP Quality Assurance, Clinical Quality, or GCP-focused roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment.
  • Strong experience in GCP regulations, inspection readiness, and audit/quality systems.
  • Deep knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA, EMA, and global clinical regulatory requirements.
  • Proven experience with root cause analysis, CAPA management, and issue management frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement, quality systems, or operational excellence initiatives.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience with regulatory inspections and audits (FDA, EMA, or other health authorities).
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
  • Continuous improvement certifications (including Lean Sigma, Change Management) preferred.
  • Experience leading enterprise improvement efforts utilizing DMAIC/Lean methods preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Represent QA in operational process improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and risk-based quality management.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions to enhance quality system performance.
  • Monitor process adoption and compliance following the implementation of new or revised procedures.
  • Lead the management, tracking, and documentation of Quality Events and multi-study issue resolution.
  • Drive comprehensive, cross-study issue root cause analysis efforts and facilitate systemic improvements.
  • Partner cross-functionally with clinical operations and regulatory teams to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
  • Translate data and metrics into actionable insights to drive enterprise-level improvements.
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