Director, Quality Assurance Operations
Company: Avid Bioservices
Location: Tustin
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to
developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid
Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO
focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our
clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: The Director,
Quality Assurance (QA) Operations will provide leadership and
problem solving skills to drive strategic quality related
initiatives. This role’s responsibilities are to serve as the
architect and owner for quality enhancements while maintaining high
standards of compliance. The Director will partner cross
functionally with leaders and subject matter experts to
successfully develop, implement, and champion the initiatives. Key
Responsibilities: Collaborate with Management to establish and
report targets and timelines. Serve as the Quality representative
on cross-functional and multi-site teams. Identify, design, and
implement process and system improvements. Train personnel on
relevant business processes. Use Operational Excellence tools (e.g.
Six Sigma, Lean) to analyze current state and create future state.
Cultivate connections across the company and promote a culture of
continuous improvement. Generate procedures and other documents as
appropriate to meet project deliverables Solve a wide range of
difficult issues that impact multiple functions, following cGMP
regulations and company standards. Follow company policies and
procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Other Duties: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. The job description, shown above, is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel by land and/or air may be
required to attend seminars or conferences. Preferred
Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree (preferably in Life Science) 10
years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with five
years in quality assurance. Preferably a minimum of three years of
supervisory/management experience. Sound knowledge of cGMPs and
equivalent regulations. Ability to communicate clearly and
professionally both in writing and verbally. Six Sigma Black Belt
Certification and 3 years Operational Excellence experience
preferred. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This role is a
full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday
through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise stated by
Supervisor. The employee must also, if instructed, have the ability
to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary. Compensation: We
offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a
base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and
paid time off. The compensation range for this role is $165,600 -
$186,300 annually depending on experience and qualifications.
Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and
development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Who you are: You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an
unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that
comes your way. Your written and verbal skills are out of this
world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence. You have
exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to
detail that ensure the smooth running of everything. You are a
master at building relationships, capable of establishing
connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or
suppliers. Physical Demands & Work Environment: In this dynamic
role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing,
and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as
lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose
you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud
noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are
available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform
effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your
visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be
essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of
this position.
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