Senior Quality Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Genentech scores B on the Alion truth index.
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In Pharma Development Quality (PDQ), we strive for confidence in the integrity of our data and processes, agility, and unrivaled transparency with health authorities, patients, and society. Our work provides leadership, know-how, and partnering on quality across Molecules (GCP), Products (Drug and/or Medical Devices), Pharma affiliates, and global regulated processes.
This role supports the Roche/Genentech Organization by developing and delivering Quality Assurance strategies, audits, and conclusions for post approval products, affiliates and processes, based on a risk-based approach. Quality Assurance strategies are based on the Critical to Quality framework, encompassing Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP), Medical Device, and Computer Systems (CS) requirements.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Lead to join the Quality Assurance Programs team. You will bring diverse thinking and technical experience in various Quality disciplines (e.g., GCP, CSV, device).
Note: This role requires strong level GCP knowledge and will be accountable for the quality assurance aspects and leading/supporting inspections of key molecules. CSV and device are preferred but not the main requirement.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Quality Lead is a highly experienced Quality Professional who:
- Designs and delivers Quality Strategies and conclusions for assigned Molecules by applying a risk-based approach based on the Critical to Quality (CtQ) framework. Establish strong partnerships with business stakeholders and independently define the Quality Assurance approach, assessing specific risk areas and proposing strategy modifications.
- Define and Lead Audits: Define the audits required to deliver the Quality Assurance strategy and lead the development of methodology, including the use of data analytics.Independently perform and lead audits, managing preparation, conduct, presentation, timely reporting of outcomes, and evaluation of actions taken.
- Issue Management: Independently manage complex quality issues, group individual findings into systematic issues for process improvement, and escalate significant issues to PDQ management.
- Quality Conclusion and Stakeholder Communication: Independently draw conclusions on the Quality Positions and ensure appropriate action plans are developed to determine acceptability of evidence of compliance. Lead the presentation of observations and associated compliance risks to business stakeholders and Pharma representatives, including discussions with Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
- PDQ Goals and Initiatives: Contribute and participate in PDQ goals and initiatives to the execution and delivery of PDQ work and the development of PDQ processes.
- Health Authority Inspections: Lead and support regulatory authority inspections.
- Mentor and support the development of Quality Leads within the team.
- PDQ Leadership: Contribute to the long-term strategic direction of PDQ, lead departmental or cross-functional compliance projects, and lead the development/revision of PDQ processes and procedures (SOPs, Work Instructions).
- Expertise and Mentorship: Maintain expert knowledge of GCP/GVP regulations, company policies, and SOPs, assess the impact of new regulations, and act as a trainer and mentor for International and Senior Quality Leads.
- Networking: Maintain and influence partnerships with senior business stakeholders and PDQ domains. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality standards are met globally.
Who You Are
Professional and Technical Requirements:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in scientific or quality-related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of clinical / pharmacovigilance / drug safety and regulatory requirements.
- Project management experience with proven leadership, mentoring and coaching; Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and execute tasks
- High degree of experience, competency, and proven track record leading multiple complex audit types in multiple GCP areas.
Preferred
- Device / CSV experience
- Strong digital and data literacy
- Experience hosting, managing and/or supporting regulatory authority inspections; Ability to formulate clear business questions that can be answered with data and utilize data/visualization tools to generate insights.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate effective solutions, drive change, and assimilate new compliance information/trends.
- Proven record of working in a global, multicultural matrixed organization (multi-lingual skills desirable).
This role is based at our South San Francisco, CA campus. (Onsite presence is preferred, however, a remote option is a possibility.)
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $141,000 - $261,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at link provided below.
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