Precision For Medicine · 14 hours ago
Director, Quality Assurance (Systems)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$162K/yr - $243K/yr
10+ years expPrecision for Medicine (PFM) is dedicated to ensuring the validation, integrity, and compliance of systems. The Director of Quality Assurance (QA) Systems will oversee the development and implementation of QA strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with global quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Oversee the PFM risk-based Computer System Validation planning and execution (e.g., Validation Plans, Requirements Traceability Matrix, IQ/OQ/PQ, UAT), aligned to 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ICH E6(R3) GCP, GLP, and data integrity principles (ALCOA++)
Ensure all computerized systems are validated according to internal SOPs and regulatory expectations
Maintain a robust risk-based approach to system validation and lifecycle management by assuring periodic review, change control, configuration management, and release readiness for validated systems
Supports lifecycle controls from implementation through decommissioning
Establish and enforce QA policies and procedures for PFM systems
Provides input to the Application Development Lifecycle (ADLC) processes to represent regulated technologies
Monitor compliance trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as the primary key liaison with regulatory agencies and third parties for system-related audits and inspections
Supports the maintenance of inspection ready validation documentation
Partner with Security, Development, PMO, BRM, Business Analysts, DevOps, Clinical Ops, and Lab leaders to prioritize QA activities and embed quality into SDLC/DevOps pipelines
Act as a key liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections related to corporate systems
Deliver training and coaching on validation, testing, and data integrity for system owners and study teams
Partake to the qualification of data/system service providers
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of validation activities, deviations, and corrective actions
Provide regular compliance reports and metrics to senior leadership
Maintain audit readiness for all corporate systems
Collaboratively work with IT to respond to audit findings
Qualification
Required
Requires 10 years of experience in clinical research with emphasis in Quality Assurance / Compliance
Strong knowledge of computerized systems validation (CSV)
Experience working on CSV activities in a GxP environment
Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 and OECD guidelines
Supervisory/management experience leading quality personnel
Proven leadership experience managing QA teams and cross-functional projects
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in a science, healthcare or related field of study
Availability to travel up to 25% domestically and/or internationally
Experience leading audits
Preferred
Graduate, postgraduate degree, ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline
CRO, Pharmaceutical and/or medical device experience
Experience hosting client/Health Authority inspections
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
Company
Precision For Medicine
Precision for Medicine is a specialized scientific services company helping life science innovators develop medical products. It is a sub-organization of Precision Medicine Group.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$225M2015-12-22Private Equity· $75M
2013-04-02Private Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Jay Lezcano
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Judi Smith
VP, In Vitro Diagnositcs and Quality
Recent News
2025-09-12
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