Associate Director, Quality Systems (Temporary)
About the role
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company. We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best. THE OPPORTUNITY Vir Biotechnology is seeking an experienced Temporary Associate Director, Quality Systems (12+ month initial contract) to provide oversight of the company's Quality Management System (QMS) as Vir Bio advances towards regulatory submissions, commercialization readiness, and growth of its development portfolio. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening quality system governance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Quality Systems are scalable, phase-appropriate, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs. This role will provide strategic oversight of core Quality Systems processes, drive quality culture initiatives, and support the ongoing maturation of our quality infrastructure in preparation for health authority inspections and commercial operations. This role is based in our San Francisco, California office with the expectation to be onsite three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and governance for Vir's Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives
- Oversee core Quality Systems processes, including document control, training, audits, CAPA, investigations, change control, risk management, and quality metrics
- Lead inspection readiness activities and support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and partner audits
- Drive the continued development and maturity of scalable Quality Systems to support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and commercialization readiness
- Establish and monitor Quality System metrics and key performance indicators to support management review and continuous improvement
- Conduct quality system assessments, risk evaluations, and gap analyses to ensure compliant and consistent practices across the organization
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on quality system effectiveness, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
- Provide quality and compliance guidance while partnering with