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Principal Quality Lead

South San Francisco, US💼 Full-time💰 $158,200–$158,200🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and implement risk-based Quality strategies, lead complex audits, and manage regulatory inspections for pharmaceutical entities and service providers.

Role type

Principal Quality Lead (Pharmaceutical/Regulatory)

Builds

Quality assurance frameworks, audit methodologies, and compliance evidence for Health Authorities.

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, Clinical Trials, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

GCP, GVP, CSV, risk-based auditing, issue management, stakeholder communication, regulatory inspection management, SOP development, mentorship

Preferred skills

Data analytics, data visualization, change management, global matrix organization experience

Technologies

Data analytics tools, visualization tools

Responsibilities

Design and implement Quality Strategies; Issue Management for Service Providers and Suppliers; Define Audits and Methodology; Perform and Lead Audits; Quality Conclusion Drawing; Stakeholder Communication; Health Authority Inspections; PDQ Goals and Initiatives; Expertise and Mentorship

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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