Senior Manager, Quality Assurance GMP
Cogent Biosciences · Waltham, MA · 4 days ago
RemoteRemoteQuality AssuranceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide scientific leadership for QC GMP activities, including method transfer, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management for drug substance (DS) and drug product.
- Serve as a QC subject-matter expert supporting release and stability testing, including data review, trending, and interpretation.
- Lead or support investigations of deviations, OOS, and OOT results, including root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Collaborate closely with Analytical Development and CMC teams to ensure successful method transfers to QC laboratories and external CMOs.
- Provide oversight of QC activities conducted at contract testing laboratories and manufacturing partners, including review of data packages and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and execution of control strategies for small-molecule drug substance and drug product.
- Author, review, and approve QC-related documents, including methods, specifications, protocols, validation reports, and regulatory submission content.
- Support regulatory inspections and audits, including preparation, response, and follow-up activities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in QC processes, technologies, and compliance practices.
- Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical resource across functional teams.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, with significant experience in QC or analytical sciences in a GMP environment; or M.S./B.S. with substantial relevant industry experience.
- 5-8 years of experience with QC testing and GMP compliance supporting clinical and/or commercial stage programs.
- Strong expertise in analytical techniques relevant to small-molecule pharmaceuticals (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, GC, dissolution, spectroscopic methods, and wet chemistry).
- Deep understanding of method validation, transfer, and lifecycle management in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading deviation investigations (OOS/OOT) and CAPA processes.
- Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, and compendial standards (USP, EP).
- Experience working with and overseeing external laboratories, CMOs, or CROs.
- Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and data.
Pay
Salary Range: $155,000 - 185,000 USD
Target Bonus: 15%
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your family.
- Funding up to 75% of in-network deductibles.
- A 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Generous paid time off.
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location.
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks.
- Additional perks like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and inclusive family-forming support.