Associate Director, Quality Systems
Boston, MA, United States
HilleVax is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel vaccines. Our initial program, HIL-214, is a virus-like particle (VLP) based vaccine candidate for the prevention of moderate-to-severe acute gastroenteritis (AGE) caused by norovirus infection. It is estimated that norovirus causes nearly 700 million cases of illness and more than 200,000 deaths worldwide per year with significant additional economic and social burdens. HIL-214 has been studied in eight Phase I/II studies in more than 4,500 subjects. HilleVax is currently planning initiation of a Ph 2b study in infants.
We are a rapidly growing and dynamic organization that is founded on the legacies of leading vaccine developers that inspire us to have a positive impact on human health. Our goal is to build a company that equalizes opportunity for people around the world by removing barriers of health inequity, and we believe the best way to achieve this impact is by developing novel vaccines for severe and life-threatening diseases.
Objectives / Overview:
The Associate Director, Quality Systems provides leadership and expertise on quality systems applications, procedures, and operational activities.
Acts as a key Quality partner with other company functional areas, third parties and partners.
Performs as Quality system owner for Document Management and Training Management systems, including implementation of electronic systems
Develops and Maintains the Training program
Areas of remit include, but are not limited to, document management, learning management, inspection readiness, electronic system implementation, process document authoring, training material development/delivery, metrics generation/communication, and support of change control, deviation investigation/root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and supplier qualification.
This role supports all Quality activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company SOPs, and all team objectives. The Associate Director supports efforts across multiple areas to accomplish goals, providing guidance and influencing the organization. They ensure operational decisions made by leadership are executed in a timely manner.
This role will support all GxP areas to ensure compliance of HilleVax programs to phase-appropriate GxPs, global legal/regulatory requirements, and applicable HilleVax Quality policies/procedures.
Key competencies for this role: the candidate must be disciplined, possess a keen eye for detail, and exhibit impressive learning agility, while being able to develop and mentor junior talent. They need to be able to problem solve, prioritize, and provide solutions for complex issues. The role requires ease with coordinating multiple processes simultaneously and the ability to communicate those process specifics clearly and enthusiastically.
Responsibilities: Manage Document/Training Team responsible for: routing and coordinating controlled documents for creation, revision, and obsoletion
routing, documenting, and tracking GxP training activities including departmental curricula and individual training plans/matrices
Training material development and delivery
providing primary Customer Service point of contact for technical questions relating to the Quality systems and related processes
notifying staff of new, revised, or obsolete controlled documents or training assignments
maintaining training records
generating metrics and reports
document formatting
biennial (periodic) document review support and reporting
Serve as system owner for document management and training systems Support Electronic Systems Implementation/Rollout and Updates
Serve as business lead for development, continuous improvement efforts, and on-going maintenance of Quality e-Systems including, Document Management and Learning Management.
Liaise with IT technical team and vendors throughout development to ensure business defined acceptance criteria is achieved for all system changes and projects
Lead development of system fixes, enhancements, and upgrades - including developing user requirements
Lead risk assessment execution for implementations, fixes, enhancements, and system upgrades
Ensure high levels of system availability/functionality through effective testing - including user acceptance test script development and test execution
Support Quality Systems Continuous Improvement Support development of streamlined processes and supplemental documents (including procedural document creation or maintenance) governing management and usage of Quality Systems
Assist in the development and delivery of training for Quality Systems
Maintain and distribute QMS related metrics
Drive Quality Systems data quality improvements
Support customer forums with the areas/departments detailing updates, opportunities, obstacles, etc. regarding the systems/processes
Interface with other HilleVax functions to communicate best practices and identify / improve awareness and adoption of Quality systems and processes
Support CAPAs stemming from audits, inspections, deviations and other Quality related assessments, as well as actions stemming from Change Controls
Support audit preparations with respect to Quality Systems
Own investigation of deviations and CAPAs related to Quality Systems
Support change controls related to Quality Systems
Manages contract support that may be required to support execution of QA responsibilities.
Education, Experience & Skills:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a Science Field; Advanced degree in Science desirable or equivalent industry experience.
A minimum of 8 years' experience in a pharmaceutical/biologics company with at least two (2) in a leadership role Experience with biologics/vaccines is preferred
Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of Quality Systems. Direct experience with Quality Management Systems, Document Management Systems, and Learning Management Systems Veeva Systems experience preferred
Quality e-system implementation/roll out experience - working with suppliers, system development, training delivery, and user acceptance testing
Statistical reporting capabilities - metrics, key performance indicators and trending
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, and document management templates
Smartsheet experience a plus.
Highly attentive to details and able to work well as part of a team
Exceptional organization skills
Excellent interpersonal effectiveness, written/verbal communication, influencing and negotiation
Formal or technical writing experience
Relational thinker with the ability to communicate new or complex ideas to affected staff with clarity and enthusiasm
Self-motivator with the ability to follow-up on and complete multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work independently
Able to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or vaccine industry required
Advanced knowledge of global quality system requirements
Ability to analyze issues and problem solve to support decision making
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other functions and levels within the company and, in some cases, external groups and organizations (vendors, investigators, and other stakeholders)
Location Boson, Hybrid -US East Coast preferred
Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel (5-10%) to various meetings, including overnight trips.
Some international travel may be required.
HilleVax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome all to apply.
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