Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions.
 
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure compliance with GCP/GVP regulations, guidelines, and internal policies throughout clinical trial and pharmacovigilance activities


• Develop and implement quality assurance plans and strategies for clinical studies and related activities


• In collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensure risk-based quality management is applied as appropriate to specific studies (e.g. through helping to facilitate the identification of critical data and critical data processes, and risks associated with them, establishing, monitoring and reporting out on Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLS))


• Monitor and track quality metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement


• Ensure the timely completion of quality assurance activities, including audits, investigations, and inspection readiness


• Facilitate review of potential Serious Breach and Urgent Safety Measure assessments arising from clinical program


• Plan, coordinate, review and approve internal, external, and clinical site audits using risk-informed strategy to ensure GCP/GVP compliance in clinical studies and pharmacovigilance operations


• Assess audit findings and develop corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)


• Lead investigations into quality issues and deviations, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate CAPA


• Ensure that investigations are conducted in a timely and thorough manner, following established procedures


• Develop and implement inspection readiness plans and procedures, ensuring that clinical studies and related activities are ready for Health Authority inspections


• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams during Health Authority inspections


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data integrity during audits, inspections and clinical trial activities by adhering to GxPs standards and applicable regulations governing clinical data


• Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on GCP/GVP regulations, Quality Assurance procedures, and audit protocols


• Serve as a subject matter expert on GCP/GVP quality assurance matters


• Participate in the selection and evaluation of Vendors, ensuring that they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements


• Review and approve GCP/GVP-related documentation, including study protocols, study reports, and other relevant documents


• Ensure that documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulations


• Facilitate/participate in Quality Oversight Committee meetings with Vendors and develop and maintain quality agreements with Vendors

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in FDA regulated industry


• Previous hands-on experience with Veeva Quality Docs, Veeva Training, and Veeva QMS required


• A strong customer focus and ability to prioritize and adapt to business needs are required


• Strong business partner with a focus on collaborating and delivering results


• Self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized, and able to demonstrate success with managing multiple projects simultaneously and other priorities


• Understanding and knowledge of applicable industry regulations


• Ability to interact constructively and efficiently within and across functional areas and management


• Ability to resolve day-to-day issues efficiently while maintaining compliance


• Clear, concise writing skills and good verbal communication and presentation skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe, and SharePoint


• Comply with Company quality standards/SOPs and implementation of new quality systems


• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to problems


• Solve conflict and address workplace issues in a professional and collaborative manner

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

For Full Time Roles: This range represents the company’s good-faith estimate of the salary at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We also offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, and a year-end shutdown. Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, plus annual bonus opportunities and equity grants—because your well-being and future matter to us.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION: 

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and over), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, domestic victim status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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