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Director, Quality Risk Management

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$210k–$272k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-11

Core

Enterprise Quality leader defining and governing global Quality Risk Management strategy, standards, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence across the pharmaceutical organization.

Role type

Director, Quality Risk Management (Enterprise Strategy & Governance)

Builds

Global QRM framework, standards, policies, training programs, and risk assessment portfolios.

Domain

Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), cGMP, ICH, GxP, Global Regulatory Compliance

Required skills

Global strategy definition, Risk-based thinking, Process design & governance, Stakeholder engagement, Change management, Data analytics (KPIs/Dashboards), Cross-functional leadership, Regulatory knowledge (cGMP/ICH)

Preferred skills

Business Process Management, Lean/Six Sigma, GxP IT systems oversight, Large-scale transformation leadership

Technologies

GVault Risk Module, Electronic QRM systems

Responsibilities

Define and execute global QRM framework and standards; Drive organizational risk maturity and culture; Oversee enterprise Quality Risk Register; Lead global network of Risk Leads and practitioners; Collaborate with Medical Device and Combination Product teams; Monitor audit outcomes and regulatory trends; Define and monitor QRM metrics and KPIs.

Seniority

Director, Senior leader of expert teams