[Hiring] Director of Quality Assurance & Training @Pharmaron

Role Description

Pharmaron is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance to lead U.S. quality operations and serve as a key member of the Global Quality organization. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for maintaining a strong state of inspection readiness, ensuring effective quality systems execution, and driving continuous improvement across U.S. operations in alignment with global standards.

• Lead U.S. Quality Assurance operations within the global Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Serve as the primary QA leader for U.S. operations, partnering with global teams to align quality processes and best practices across regions.
• Maintain inspection readiness and lead customer, sponsor, and regulatory audits, including FDA inspections.
• Oversee deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and root cause analysis to ensure timely resolution and sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends and risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Provide QA guidance to Clinical Operations, laboratories, project teams, and other functional groups to support compliant execution of programs.
• Oversee training compliance, employee qualification programs, and workforce readiness for audits and inspections.
• Ensure computerized systems compliance, including 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity, validation, and lifecycle management requirements.
• Partner with IT, Legal, and global stakeholders on data privacy, cross-border data transfer compliance, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Support Business Development through client audits, quality questionnaires, proposals, and capability presentations.
• Mentor staff and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Manage QA priorities, resources, and cross-functional initiatives to meet business and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical research, pharma, biotech, or CRO environments
• 8+ years in QA / Quality Management leadership roles
• Proven success leading audits, inspections, CAPA, and enterprise compliance programs
• Strong knowledge of GxP, FDA expectations, and clinical quality systems
• Experience operating in global or matrixed organizations
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program