Manager Quality Assurance Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description
MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for managing QA activities across Curevo's clinical development programs, ensuring cGMP compliance, inspection readiness, and alignment with project and regulatory requirements within a virtual, outsourced manufacturing model. This role provides QA oversight of manufacturing, testing, and release activities performed at Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and Contract Testing Laboratories (CTL) and ensures adherence to internal quality systems and global regulatory expectations. This position will support late-phase clinical development (Phase II/III) and Biologics License Application (BLA) enabling activities, including oversight of drug product manufacturing while coordinating timelines, risks, and cross-functional deliverables to achieve program objectives.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide QA oversight of cGMP manufacturing operations and analytical testing conducted at CDMOs and CTLs
• Perform QA batch record review and disposition, ensuring compliance with specifications, cGMP requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulatory requirements for clinical-stage products
• Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive inspection readiness, including support for regulatory inspections and audit responses
• Lead and manage deviations, CAPAs, and effectiveness checks to ensure sustainable compliance
• Lead and participate in internal audits, vendor/CDMO audits, and regulatory inspections
• Develop, maintain, and oversee Quality Agreements with CDMOs and CTLs
• Provide ongoing QA oversight of external partners to ensure compliance with GMP and contractual expectations
• Collaborate with CMC Operations, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Support program timelines, risk management, and tracking of quality deliverables
• Manage and review GMP documentation supporting development, release, and lifecycle management
• Lead and mentor QA staff, including training, onboarding, and professional development
• Promote a strong quality culture aligned with Curevo's clinical and regulatory objectives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in science, engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, CMC, or related field
• Strong knowledge of FDA and global regulatory requirements
• Expert understanding of cGMP requirements for manufacturing, analytical testing, batch review, and process validation
• Experience working within an outsourced/CDMO manufacturing model

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting small molecule drug product manufacturing, testing, and release (clinical and/or commercial)
• Experience with biologics and/or vaccine programs
• Experience working with EU Qualified Persons (QPs) for batch certification and EU distribution
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities
• Additional experience in CMC Operations or Quality Control
• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong expertise in GMP auditing, documentation review, and quality systems management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making across teams
• Proficiency with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), Microsoft Office, and Adobe tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, clinical-stage environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Performing the responsibilities of the job requires the ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop , kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to read and type while sitting in front of a computer up to 4 hours at a time. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May occasionally have to lift, tug, and pull up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment , including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Curevo offers its employees a generous range of compensation and benefits.
The salary range for this position is $ 120,000 - $135,000 annually. The salary range may vary based on Curevo's compensation practices and an applicant's qualifications and experience.
Employees have the opportunity to earn an Annual Discretionary Bonus, as well as being eligible to participate in Curevo's Discretionary Equity Awards Plan. Our Employee Benefits program includes medical, dental, and vision plans, effective on the first of the month after your hire date, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, company provided Life and AD&D Insurance as well as LTD Insurance, a 401(k) Plan (eligible on day 1) with company match, cell phone reimbursement, and a variety of supplemental benefits that you may choose to elect. We have a Flexible Vacation Plan, a Paid Sick Leave Plan, and earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, plus 10 paid holidays per year.
At Curevo, we believe the highest-performing teams include people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who respectfully challenge one another and enjoy working and engaging together. We are committed to building an open, diverse, and inclusive culture for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Curevo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About Curevo Vaccine
Curevo Vaccine is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the development of vaccines for unmet needs. Our overall goal is to bring a safer, well-tolerated, highly effective shingles vaccine to the market with a high-yield manufacturing process for rapid global availability.
Attention: Search Firms / 3rd Party Recruitment Agencies
The Talent Acquisition / HR team manages the recruiting for all positions at Curevo Vaccines. We will only accept resumes from a search agency/recruiter if we have a signed agreement in place and the Talent Acquisition / HR team has formally requested your help on a specific role. Unsolicited resumes sent to Curevo Vaccine will be considered the property of Curevo Vaccine. Curevo Vaccine will not be responsible for any fees associated with hiring from unsolicited resumes.
Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees, and doing so may jeopardize eligibility to work on future positions.