Manager, Quality Systems

Manager, Quality Systems 

Position Summary
The Manager Quality Systems will further develop and maintain the quality management systems supporting clinical trial activities within PepGen. Routine activities include development and maintenance of supplier management programs, including qualification assessments, auditing, quality agreements, and supplier list. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, peers, and managers. The Manager ensures continued compliance with FDA and other applicable regulations.
 Responsibilities

• Further development and management of PepGen’s Supplier qualification and QA oversight programs and procedures
• Maintain Supplier Database and Approved Supplier List
• Oversee the Supplier Audit Schedule
• Schedule and Perform Quality Audits of GCP, GLP and GMP vendors
• Conduct quality assessments of GMP, GCP and GLP Vendors systems
• Evaluate, track and maintain quality agreements as per internal procedure
• Establish and maintain internal procedures in compliance with FDA, ICH, EU, and othercountry-specific regulations
• Participate in Health Authority inspections
• Review Quality Systems as needed including Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls
• Conduct Risk Assessment review meetings as needed
• Review and assess External Change Notifications
• Communicate with CMOs, CROs, and Contract Laboratories, as appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering or a related discipline is required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment
• GCP/GMP/GLP quality assurance experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Understanding of GMP regulatory requirements and implementation (FDA, ICH, EMA, etc.)
• Technical writing or investigation writing experience
• Strong aptitude with Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel
• Veeva experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), team player, and flexible without compromising quality
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow up on pending actions without being prompted
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• CQA certification preferred
• Ability to travel required

About PepGen

We are a biotechnology company advancing next-generation oligonucleotide therapies for neuromuscular diseases. Our ambition is to unlock the potential of nucleic acid therapeutics by leveraging the drug delivery capabilities of our proprietary Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide (EDO) platform. We are applying this technology across a wide range of indications through independent and partnered development pathways and are rapidly growing our team, especially at our U.S. headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. To learn more, please inquire at the link below, check out our website or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
 
EEO Statement
PepGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.
 
Note: This is not a remote role. We like to work together and operate in a hybrid model in office Tues, Weds & Thurs each week. This job will require additional days in the office as business needs dictate.
 
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies 
PepGen does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Currently, we are working exclusively with The Bowdoin Group for all our recruiting needs. Thank you.