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Associate Director, Quality Control

Kyowa Kirin North America
Location
Sanford, NC
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Manufacturing
Salary
$156,900 to $205,900
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
  • At least 10 years of management experience leading GMP Bio-Pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratories
  • Experience managing Quality Assurance teams within Biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations
  • Proficient in Empower, LIMS|ELN|LES, MS Office Suite, Lean Labs, or Agile lean
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in life science
  • Experience with starting up and operating a biopharma manufacturing facility
  • Demonstrated experience in leading/developing technical teams
What the job really is

The Associate Director, Quality Control will oversee the operational readiness of the Quality Control laboratories at a new monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. This role involves leading the lab operations through various stages including GMP readiness, tech transfer, and facility licensure while ensuring compliance with GxP standards. The position also requires fostering a collaborative team environment and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve production targets and maintain high-quality standards.

Benefits
  • 401K with company matching
  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
  • Healthcare Benefits
  • HSA & FSA Programs
  • Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
Things to weigh
  • Work is 100% on-site; this is not a hybrid or remote role
  • Initially working on a construction site and in a biotech manufacturing site
  • The role involves navigating a greenfield environment which may present unique challenges
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