Director, Sterility Assurance

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Sterility Assurance to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will shape global sterility assurance strategy across a complex pharmaceutical environment, strengthening contamination control and supporting inspection readiness. The role partners closely with sites and cross-functional teams to manage risk, lead investigations, and drive consistent practices worldwide. It is a highly influential position with meaningful impact on quality, compliance, and the advancement of life-saving therapies. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually Responsibilities Develop and improve biological contamination control strategies Oversee the global sterility assurance strategy and risk mitigation Act as a subject matter expert for contamination control practices Lead risk assessments and respond to contamination events Facilitate investigations and implement corrective actions across sites Drive standardization of sterility assurance practices globally Champion continuous improvement initiatives for inspection readiness Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or higher degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field Significant leadership experience in sterile pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments Deep expertise in sterility assurance and contamination control Experience with complex investigations and regulatory inspections Proven ability to influence within global organizations Benefits Opportunity to impact global health through advancing sterile assurance practices Culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning Involvement in the development of life-saving therapies Support for professional development and capability building Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.