- Company Name
- bluebird bio
- Job Title
- Director / Sr. Director, Quality Compliance
- Job Description
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Job Title: Director / Sr. Director, Quality Compliance
Role Summary: Lead and oversee the global Quality Compliance function across all commercial operations, ensuring adherence to GxP, FDA, EMA, ICH, and other regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of quality and integrity.
Expectations: Deliver a risk‑based, compliant environment for manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, and post‑market activities; lead audit readiness, third‑party qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives; partner cross‑functionally to shape strategy and resource planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compliance support for commercial and clinical programs.
- Execute and resolve critical compliance escalations, risks, and events (risk register, BPDR, recalls, complaints).
- Manage the audit program, including self‑inspections, R&D audits, and external partner inspections.
- Lead third‑party qualification processes, including initial qualification, monitoring, and requalification.
- Oversee foundational compliance functions: QMS, document control, record retention, and training.
- Maintain inspection readiness and support partner inspection readiness activities.
- Develop, implement, and sustain quality compliance programs, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Serve on the Quality Leadership Team to influence strategy, governance, and resource planning.
Required Skills
- Deep knowledge of GxP (GMP, GDP, GLP, GCP) for commercial biotech operations.
- Proven track record managing FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other regulatory inspections with successful outcomes.
- Experience building and scaling global quality compliance systems and programs.
- Strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills across diverse functions.
- Risk‑based decision making and exceptional judgment in fast‑paced environments.
- Leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field (required).
- Advanced degree (master’s or PhD) preferred.
- No specific certifications listed; relevant GxP and regulatory compliance experience required.
Somerville, United states
Hybrid
Senior
21-09-2025