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Scentbird

Director of Quality & Compliance

Somerset, NJ · On-site

Director of Quality & Compliance About the Role: The Director of Quality & Compliance is responsible for leading the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring the consistent delivery of ...

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Senior Director, Quality Compliance

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Lexington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA-approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient-first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact-shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.
We're seeking a Senior Director, Quality Compliance reporting to the VP, Head of Quality, who will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's global quality compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role leads key quality systems including supplier oversight, product complaints, and inspection readiness, and partners cross-functionally to drive a proactive, risk-based quality culture that supports development through commercialization.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based quality compliance strategy aligned with global regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, MHRA, ICH).
  • Provide executive oversight of core quality systems to ensure consistent compliance, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a senior quality advisor to executive leadership on compliance risks, trends, and mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and maintain a robust global supplier quality management program for CMOs, CROs, and critical vendors.
  • Oversee qualification, auditing, performance monitoring, and ongoing compliance of external partners.
  • Lead development and negotiation of quality agreements to clearly define roles, responsibilities, and compliance expectations.
  • Drive vendor performance management through KPIs, risk assessments, and governance forums.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the global product quality complaint program, ensuring timely investigation, trending, and closure.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including Field Alert Reports (FARs), Biological Product Deviation Reports (BPDRs), and other post-market obligations.
  • Drive continuous improvement in complaint handling processes, including root cause analysis and CAPA effectiveness.
  • Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory teams to mitigate product quality risks and prevent recurrence.
  • Lead global inspection readiness strategy, ensuring a continuous state of readiness across all GxP areas.
  • Serve as inspection lead and primary point of contact for regulatory agency inspections (FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other health authorities).
  • Oversee inspection preparation, execution, and response, including management of commitments, CAPAs, and remediation activities.
  • Conduct internal audits and mock inspections to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks.
  • Oversee key quality systems including deviations, CAPAs, change control, and quality metrics.
  • Drive harmonization and optimization of QMS processes and digital platforms (e.g., Veeva, TrackWise).
  • Establish and monitor quality KPIs to assess system effectiveness and inform executive decision-making.
  • Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
  • Executive communication and influence
  • Risk-based decision making
  • Change leadership and quality culture transformation
  • Operational excellence and continuous improvement
  • Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing quality teams across multiple regions.
  • Collaborate with CMC, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Pharmacovigilance, and Supply Chain to ensure integrated quality oversight.
  • Influence and align stakeholders at all levels to drive compliance and business objectives.

Standout Skills for Impact:
  • Spearhead quality compliance strategy and governance
  • Owns and governs enterprise-wide supplier & external partner oversight
  • Drives uncompromising excellence with a patient-first mindset
  • Leads collaborative resolution of complex, cross-functional challenges

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (MS, PhD, or equivalent preferred).
  • 12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Compliance within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in GMP, GCP, and/or GLP environments across development and commercial stages.
  • Extensive experience with regulatory inspections and health authority interactions.
  • Proven expertise in supplier quality management, product complaints, and inspection readiness.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH).
  • Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (e.g., Veeva, TrackWise)
  • Up to 30% travel required.

Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
Pay Range
$250,000-$273,000 USD
Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Kiniksa does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of Kiniksa, and no fees will be paid.

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