Associate Director, Quality Assurance

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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Quality Assurance is responsible for providing GxP quality/compliance support and/or oversight of the quality system at Travere Therapeutics and those of contract manufacturing, storage and distribution organizations.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and perform critical Quality Assurance GMP tasks relating to Small and/or Large Molecule Drug Substance and Drug Product activities/projects
• Serves as a QA point of contact on manufacturing, areas include:
  • Support the oversight of manufacturing, issue resolution, problem solving and Quality System related activities (e.g. document control, SOP management, operation of QMS)
  • Liaise with Project Teams working closely with project stakeholders and management
  • Manage internal/external day-to-day Quality issues as they arise
  • Aid in the development, update, implementation, and management of supplier Quality Agreements
  • Manage and provide support of the Quality System activities including product/process deviations, validation, and Batch Record Review
  • Proactively identify and mitigate key cross-functional and vendor issues independently with limited need to escalate
  • Serve as the Person-In-Plant activities for assigned initiatives/projects Suppliers, as necessary
  • Support vendor management oversight while effectively resolving issues escalated from the project teams
  • Proactively and effectively communicate within Quality Assurance and other appropriate functions regarding the development, progress, activities, and results for assigned responsibilities
• Support Regulatory Authority Inspections
• Participate in Quality Management Review, Annual Product Review, Material Review Board, Quality Compliance Operational Committee and Recall Committee activities, as needed
• Aid in the Validation efforts, projects, and action items including validations of: Process; Facilities, Utilities, Equipment (FUE), Shipping and Cleaning
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines for Travere Therapeutics’ contract manufacturing organizations
• Draft and revise QA controlled documents
• Review and approve GxP related documents, as requested
• Track deliverable progress versus timelines and goals
• Ensure appropriate record-keeping
• Provide, facilitate retrieval of, and review relevant regulatory submissions, as requested

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related Life Sciences discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry working in an FDA regulated industry in QA or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Assurance auditing experience preferred

Additional Skills / Experience:

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Patient-Inspired, Courageous, Promote Community, and Stronger Together
• In-depth knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply GxP, FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines
• Proven ability in driving GxP process improvement initiatives
• Experience with Microsoft based applications and ability to learn internal electronic applications/systems. Experience with eQMS systems (e.g., VEEVA) is a plus
• Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry, both small and large molecule pharmaceuticals
• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Ability to travel 20-30% domestic and internationally

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Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.    

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. 

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.