Director, Quality (Contamination Control and Microbial Excellence)

About the role

This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site contamination control strategies based on risk assessments and global quality procedures
• Act as a subject matter expert in microbiology and contamination control for CCME teams and corporate quality
• Analyze and remediate environmental monitoring trends across PSG network cleanrooms
• Oversee complex investigations and define corrective measures for microbiological deviations and improvements
• Provide guidance on facility and process design to ensure contamination controls in manufacturing contexts
• Support digitalization and innovation initiatives within PSG sites
• Ensure inspection readiness across all activities related to contamination control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotech, or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in sterile/low bioburden pharmaceutical manufacturing or microbiology roles
• Strong grasp of aseptic manufacturing and cleanroom classification
• Deep knowledge of GMP, Annex 1 (2022 revision), and FDA aseptic guidance
• Understanding of barrier technologies and their implementation
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audit defense

Benefits

• Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave options for bonding and caregiver support
• Accident and life insurance, along with disability coverage
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $145,500 – $218,250 annually