What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Quality GxP Systems position at Beeline Medicines?
About Beeline Medicines
Beeline Medicines is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category-leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best-in-class and first-in-disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses, the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable, life-changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world-class life science investors, each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients – realizing a world where people with immune-mediated diseases can live life fully.
Job Summary
The Director, Quality Systems is a senior leader responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices for a clinical-stage biotechnology company. This role serves as the functional owner of core quality system processes—including document control, change control, CAPA, audit management, and training—and plays a critical part in building the quality infrastructure needed to support a lupus and immunology/inflammation pipeline through clinical development and toward regulatory submission. The Director will partner cross-functionally with Clinical, CMC, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure quality systems are fit-for-purpose, inspection-ready, and scalable as the organization grows. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic vision and operational rigor.
Work Arrangement & Location:
Hyrbid - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two (2) days on-site per week — currently designated as Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional on-site days may be required based on business needs, team priorities, or leadership direction.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The expected annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive award (e.g., equity) may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Salary Range
$210,000 - $230,000 USD
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Beeline Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact careers@beelinemedicines.com to request an accommodation. We are committed to providing equal access to all candidates.
Privacy
Upon submission of this form I understand that Beeline Medicines is based in the United States and personal data submitted in the form will be transferred and accessed in the U.S., Information about Beeline Medicines privacy practices can be found at Privacy Policy - Beeline Medicines
Beeline Medicines is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering category-leading precision therapies to transform the lives of people living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. With a portfolio of potential best-in-class and first-in-disease therapeutic candidates that directly target key pathways governing dysregulated immunological and inflammatory responses, the Company is developing medicines that have the opportunity to provide durable, life-changing impact. Led by an established executive team and backed by world-class life science investors, each day Beeline Medicines is determined to bring the scientific rigor and operational excellence to get to what matters for patients – realizing a world where people with immune-mediated diseases can live life fully.
Job Summary
The Director, Quality Systems is a senior leader responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices for a clinical-stage biotechnology company. This role serves as the functional owner of core quality system processes—including document control, change control, CAPA, audit management, and training—and plays a critical part in building the quality infrastructure needed to support a lupus and immunology/inflammation pipeline through clinical development and toward regulatory submission. The Director will partner cross-functionally with Clinical, CMC, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure quality systems are fit-for-purpose, inspection-ready, and scalable as the organization grows. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic vision and operational rigor.
Work Arrangement & Location:
Hyrbid - This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring a minimum of two (2) days on-site per week — currently designated as Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional on-site days may be required based on business needs, team priorities, or leadership direction.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and own the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ICH Q10, 21 CFR Parts 11, 210/211, and applicable international regulatory frameworks.
- Serve as the process owner for critical quality system elements including document control, change control, deviation/CAPA management, audit readiness, and GxP training programs.
- Lead and execute the internal audit program, including risk-based audit scheduling, facilitation of audit activities across functional areas, and oversight of CAPA closure and effectiveness checks.
- Establish and maintain robust document management infrastructure, including SOP lifecycle governance, controlled document repositories, and version control standards across the organization.
- Develop and maintain quality metrics, KPIs, and management review reporting frameworks that provide leadership with visibility into system health, compliance risk, and continuous improvement trends.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support IND, BLA, and MAA submissions by ensuring quality system documentation and compliance data are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
- Represent quality systems in regulatory agency inspections and health authority interactions; serve as a subject matter expert during pre-approval inspections and for-cause audits.
- Collaborate with CMC Technical Operations, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs to embed quality system requirements into functional workflows and ensure GxP compliance across all development activities.
- Drive the selection, implementation, and optimization of quality management technology platforms (e.g., eQMS), ensuring system validation, user adoption, and ongoing governance.
- Build and develop a high-performing quality systems team; define organizational structure, set performance expectations, and create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance excellence
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required in a scientific or technical discipline (Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field); advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- 3 years in a leadership role with direct oversight of quality systems functions.
- Deep working knowledge of GxP regulations, including FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, ICH Q8–Q12 guidelines, EU GMP Annex requirements, and computer system validation under 21 CFR Part 11.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise QMS platforms and managing all associated system elements (CAPA, change control, document control, deviations, training) in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
- Experience with eQMS platform implementation (e.g., Veeva Vault QMS, MasterControl, or equivalent); familiarity with system validation protocols and electronic record requirements
- Skilled at influencing without authority; effectively engages senior scientific, clinical, and operational stakeholders to drive alignment on quality priorities and shared accountability for compliance.
- Able to serve as a primary quality representative in regulatory agency interactions and inspections, communicating the company's quality posture with confidence and credibility.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator who proactively communicates quality risk, escalates issues with appropriate context and urgency, and fosters a culture of transparent, solution-oriented dialogue.
The expected annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive award (e.g., equity) may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Salary Range
$210,000 - $230,000 USD
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (employee premiums 100% covered by company)
- 20 accrued days combined time off (PTO/Sick), 12 company holidays, & winter recharge
- Flexible work arrangements / hybrid schedule
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms. Additional details provided during the offer process*
Beeline Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact careers@beelinemedicines.com to request an accommodation. We are committed to providing equal access to all candidates.
Privacy
Upon submission of this form I understand that Beeline Medicines is based in the United States and personal data submitted in the form will be transferred and accessed in the U.S., Information about Beeline Medicines privacy practices can be found at Privacy Policy - Beeline Medicines
Salary : $210,000 - $230,000