Director QA and Qualified Person (QP)

Director QA and Qualified Person (QP)

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Merus is seeking a Director QA / Qualified Person (QP) to oversee the quality assurance aspects of our biological products throughout their lifecycle.

Due to the holiday season, we will not be reviewing or responding to individual applications until January 6, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with GxP standards and regulatory requirements, thereby safeguarding the integrity and safety of our products. Positioned in a unique role as per EU legislation, you will be the end-responsible for the release of assigned Merus’ products, making pivotal decisions that impact GxP operations.

Your Role:

As the Director QA / QP, you will provide strategic oversight and hands-on management across various phases of product development  for selected products/clinical studies. Reporting to the Head of QA, and supported by a couple of direct reports, you will:
  • Oversee and manage all project-related QA activities for assigned projects, ensuring timely QA support to product development activities and compliance with internal quality management system (QMS) and GxP requirements.
  • Hold the end responsibility for the decision and approval on final product disposition as the Qualified Person, certifying batch release or rejection based on compliance with GMP.
  • Evaluate quality-related events such as deviations, complaints, and recalls to determine product impact, making decisions on material acceptance or rejection.
  • Maintain and update the Quality Systems in line with regulatory developments and company evolution.
  • Lead GMP/GDP audits as the Lead Auditor, ensuring contractor operations comply with GxP, regulatory filings, and quality agreements.
  • Act as a quality advisor, reviewing and approving project documentation, regulatory filings, and quality agreements.
 

Your Profile:

We are looking for a highly experienced and knowledgeable QA professional who can navigate complex regulatory environments with a strategic and proactive approach. Your ability to make critical decisions and lead quality initiatives will be key to your success in this role.

Requirements: 

  • A Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or Biosciences, PhD preferred, and eligibility for registration as a QP as defined in EU Directive 2001/83/EC.
  • At least 10 years of relevant GMP work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including substantial QA experience and at least 5 years in quality leadership.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a QP, ideally for clinical products.
  • Expert knowledge of GMP/GDP, with a good understanding of GLP, GCP, and up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and legislation.
  • Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing quality assurance teams and projects, with a track record of maintaining high standards of compliance and integrity.
This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities within a dynamic environment at Merus, driving the quality assurance strategy that supports the delivery of innovative treatments. If you are committed to excellence in quality and regulatory compliance and seek a challenging role where you can make a substantial impact, we encourage you to apply.

Our Offer:

We offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll experience a steep learning curve from your very first day in the job. And you’ll get to interact with a great international team of people who love what they do! Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to help us close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus. 

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    Our Hiring Process

    Stage 1:

    Internal Review

    This means that we’ve received your application and are in the process of reviewing it.

    Stage 2:

    Initial Call

    We’ll set up a 15-minute phone call with our Internal Recruiter to discuss the details of this job opportunity and your own expectations of the role, as well as Merus as a company.

    Stage 3:

    1st Interview Phase

    During the 1st interview phase, we’ll set up an interview with your potential future manager. We’ll be looking to understand more about your experience, how that fits the role, and what makes you tick.

    Stage 4:

    2nd Interview Phase

    If things are still looking good, we’ll set up several short interviews with team members, peers, Management Team members (where relevant) and HR to make sure we are a good cultural fit. We do our best to plan these interviews on the same day, although on rare occasions they’ll take place on multiple days.

    Stage 5:

    Job Offer

    After positive evaluation from both sides, you will receive our job offer. Once you’ve accepted it, we will draw up the necessary paperwork. You will receive your contract within 3-5 working days and your onboarding process will start!

    Stage 6:

    Welcome

    We’re more than happy to welcome you to join Merus in our pursuit to close in on cancer!

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