AstraZeneca · 20 hours ago
Associate Director Development Quality
US - Durham - NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expAstraZeneca is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Lead Quality Advisor to provide GMP leadership across their development value chain. The role involves overseeing manufacturing documentation, leading regulatory inspections, and driving continuous improvement within a global network.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Build and translate robust, risk‑based cGMP standards into practice across Development
Provide QA oversight of manufacturing documentation, deviations, risk assessments, and SOPs
Release internal Drug Substance, Drug Product, and IMP for clinical trials (DevQ release)
Lead/host regulatory inspections and contribute to audits, Data Integrity, Self‑Inspection, and QRM programs
Approve equipment/facilities documentation (maintenance, calibration, validation, change control)
Drive continuous improvement, lean ways of working, and inspection readiness in a global network
Apply leadership skills/experience to help develop this role for the future
Qualification
Required
BS degree with extensive experience (5-10 years) of working within a pharmaceutical GMP environment, preferably within a pharmaceutical development organization
Extensive experience from working in a Quality Assurance function is essential
A broad and comprehensive understanding of Quality Systems and GMP
A comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical/drug development process
A detailed scientific understanding of the Product types being supported
Good knowledge and reputation in the QA arena and specifically in GMP matters
Excellent team working and networking skills and encourages team efficiency
Demonstrates independent judgement and uses risk management in complex situations
Capable of making decisions, acting fearlessly and presenting with conviction and inspiration
Demands excellence (sets high bar) and delivers
A good communicator with experience of interacting effectively across interfaces
Builds excellent relationships both internally and with external suppliers or service providers
Demonstrates drive and energy in the role to make a difference
Demonstrates a high degree of personal credibility
Preferred
Science degree with extensive experience in pharmaceutical GMP: ideally 5–10+ years of working within a pharmaceutical GMP environment, preferably within a pharmaceutical development organisation
Deep QA expertise in Quality Systems, cGMP, and the end‑to‑end drug development process
Strong scientific understanding of product modalities you've supported
Independent judgment, risk‑based decision‑making, and influential communication across interfaces
Credibility in the QA community and a drive for excellence
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
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2021 (2)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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