Associate Director, Quality (Clinical)

About Us Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other serious cardiovascular diseases. Our lead product candidate, BHB-1893, is a next-generation oral small-molecule cardiac myosin inhibitor (CMI) being developed for the treatment of obstructive HCM (oHCM) and non-obstructive HCM (nHCM). Braveheart’s goal is to improve the treatment options for these patients by enhancing speed of onset, depth of gradient response, systolic safety, reversibility and reducing prescribing complexity. With a proven leadership team, a strong financial foundation, and a high-value late-stage asset, Braveheart Bio represents an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, mission-driven professionals to make a tangible impact in a high-profile and rapidly evolving therapeutic area. The Role The Associate Director, Quality owns clinical and nonclinical quality oversight for assigned studies, vendors, and workstreams from end to end, and serves as a senior quality advisor across Braveheart Bio's clinical programs. Reporting to the Director, Quality, this individual will make quality decisions within scope, serve as the primary quality contact for assigned vendors and CROs, and direct the work of contractors or junior staff. Key Responsibilities Quality Strategy & Leadership Applies clinical quality strategy for assigned studies and workstreams, aligned with global regulatory requirements and risk-based quality principlesServes as a trusted quality partner to clinical teams, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating riskServes as GCP subject matter expert for assigned programs Study-Level Quality Oversight Develops and executes clinical quality oversight planServes as the clinical QA representative on study teams, providing quality input from protocol development through study close-outReviews protocols, monitoring plans, data management plans, and other key study documents for GCP complianceOversees quality risk management for studies in line with ICH E6(R3)Reviews and trends protocol deviations, assesses significant quality events and potential serious breaches, and drives investigations and CAPA to effective closureLeads GCP inspection readiness activities for assigned scope; serves as a quality lead during health authority inspectionsOversees TMF quality and inspection readinessProvides quality oversight of study-specific clinical systems, including EDC, eTMF, IRT, and eCOA, to ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+) expectations Audit, Oversight, & Compliance Develops and maintains audit strategies and vendor oversight plans for assigned scopeLeads deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA management for assigned scopeDirects contracted auditors performing investigator site audits, including the risk-based audit plan, report review, finding classification, and CAPA follow-up Cross-Functional Collaboration Works closely with clinical development teams to embed quality expectations into study planning, startup, execution, and closeoutParticipates in project team meetings and cross-functional planning activitiesWorks with Quality Compliance and Risk Management to support inspection readiness initiativesProvides quality support across broader GxP activities as business needs evolve Required Experience & Skills Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)Minimum 8 years of related pharma/biotech Quality experienceStrong knowledge of GCP regulations and regulatory expectations for late-stage clinical programsExperience developing audit strategies, overseeing vendors and CROs, and supporting inspection readiness Preferred Experience & Skills Experience building or scaling a GCP/GLP quality function in a small or emerging biotechCQA, RQAP-GCP, or ISO Lead Auditor certificationExperience with computerized system validation for clinical and nonclinical systems Base Salary Range: $175K - $210K This role is also eligible for a competitive total rewards package, which may include an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits offering. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Braveheart participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm employment authorization for all new hires. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster.