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Principal Quality Compliance and Policy Leader

South San Francisco, USFull-time$175k–$325k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Strategic advisor for Early Clinical Development (ECD) study teams, championing proactive quality culture and translating global regulatory requirements into robust clinical compliance strategies.

Role type

Principal Clinical Quality Compliance and Policy Lead

Builds

Early-stage clinical trial pipeline compliance and quality management systems

Domain

Pharmaceutical drug development / Clinical Quality Assurance

Required skills

GCP/ICH guidelines expertise, global health authority regulations knowledge, strategic problem-solving, matrix leadership, stakeholder management, risk-mitigation frameworks, QMS oversight, inspection readiness, KQIs/metrics establishment, team leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (Master's/PhD/JD), Early Clinical Development (Phase 0–IIa/b) experience, Health Authority inspection hosting, QMS architecture development, RBQM platforms

Technologies

QMS, RBQM platforms

Responsibilities

Drive strategic partnerships across ECD and global stakeholders; Provide strategic quality direction and GCP compliance expertise; Lead global initiatives and compliance policy development; Oversee QMS activities including deviation management and CAPA evaluations; Direct Health Authority inspection readiness and SOP optimizations; Establish KQIs and compliance metrics; Champion quality culture through training; Manage and lead a team through hiring and performance development

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship