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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Discovering drugs for endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. #acromegaly #crinetics #CarcinoidSyndrome

Director, Quality Engineering

QA EngineerQA EngineerOtherRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

108 days ago

Salary

$190K - $223K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Quality Engineering

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

• Lead the development and execution of global GMP quality engineering strategies aligned with regulatory expectations and business objectives. • Serve as the organizational lead for Quality Risk Management (QRM), establishing risk-based approaches to identify, evaluate, and mitigate quality and compliance risks. • Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using tools such as Lean, Six Sigma and root cause analysis to improve product quality, process robustness, and operational efficiency. • Oversee the enhancement and maintenance of core quality systems (e.g., CAPA, deviation management, change control, batch release, investigations) to ensure effectiveness and inspection readiness. • Strengthen data integrity controls and drive global initiatives to ensure compliance with ALCOA+ principles. • Lead quality oversight for manufacturing activities, tech transfer, scale-up, validation, and commercial production to ensure end-to-end GMP compliance. • Provide strategic direction during regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA) and internal audits; ensure timely resolution of observations and sustainable remediation. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to embed quality into operational decision-making and strategic planning. • Develop and implement risk-based monitoring and metrics to proactively assess performance and compliance trends. • Guide quality input for new product introductions (NPI), clinical and commercial launches, and global supply chain strategies to ensure product availability and regulatory alignment. • Lead and mentor a global team of quality engineers and specialists; build capabilities through training, coaching, and talent development. • Represent the Quality function in strategic business forums and quality governance meetings; act as a key quality liaison to executive leadership and health authorities. • Foster a culture of quality excellence, ownership, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline and at least 12 years of experience in a QA function within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered) with a minimum of 8 years supervisory/leadership experience
  • Deep technical expertise in GMP-compliant manufacturing environments
  • Thorough understanding of evolving global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA)
  • Experience leading quality transformation initiatives that deliver both regulatory confidence and operational excellence
  • Candidate must have strong background in Drug Substance and/or Drug Product Manufacturing, experience with small molecules and solid oral dose development is a plus
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Must be able to communicate efficiently with Contract Manufacturing Organizations and with internal cross-functional teams
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to speak effectively and communicate directly with all levels of personnel in a positive and collaborative manner
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. and ability to write concise SOP’s
  • Strong self-motivation as well as the ability to work independently, and in a team environment with minimum supervision
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to identify situations that will require management intervention for resolution

Benefits

  • discretionary annual target bonus
  • stock options
  • ESPP
  • 401k match
  • top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
  • 20 days of PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • winter company shutdown

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