Sr. Manager, Audit Program

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4DMT is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company harnessing the power of directed evolution for targeted genetic medicines. We seek to unlock the full potential of gene therapy using our platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution (TVE), which combines the power of directed evolution with our approximately one billion synthetic AAV capsid-derived sequences to invent evolved vectors for use in our products. We believe key features of our targeted and evolved vectors will help us create targeted product candidates with improved therapeutic profiles. These profiles will allow us to treat a broad range of large market diseases, unlike most current genetic medicines that generally focus on rare or small market diseases.  

Company Differentiators: 

•    Fully integrated clinical-phase company with internal manufacturing
•    Demonstrated ability to move rapidly from idea to IND
•    Five candidate products in the clinic and two declared pre-clinical programs
•    Robust technology and IP foundation, including our TVE and manufacturing platforms
•    Initial product safety and efficacy data substantiates the value of our platforms
•    Opportunities to expand to other indications and modalities within genetic medicine

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position reports to the Senior Director, GCP Compliance and Quality Systems and contributes to the development, implementation, and successful execution of 4DMT’s Quality Assurance and Compliance mission, objectives, and strategic plan by overseeing 4DMT’s GxP Compliance Audit Program.

 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Manager, Audit Program, will be responsible for the operational management of 4DMT’s GxP Compliance Audit program, ensuring audits are managed and documented according to 4DMT procedures. Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage clinical site, internal, and vendor audits by working with Quality Assurance, Functional Area Management, and Contract auditors to facilitate scheduling, planning, tracking, documentation, and closure of audits
• Perform detailed review of audit deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency with 4DMT standards, and compliance with GXP regulations.
• Track and facilitate timely and compliant finalization of key Audit deliverables such as Audit Confirmation Letters, Audit Reports, Audit Observation Responses, and Audit Certificates by responsible parties
• Ensure audit deliverables are reviewed, distributed, and archived in alignment with 4DMT procedural requirements.
• Schedule pre/post-audit meetings with auditors and key stakeholders
• Collaborate with relevant 4DMT team members to ensure auditors have required system access / documentation in support of audits.
• Work with Quality Assurance Management to establish and periodically update risk-based Annual Audit Schedule
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the Annual Audit Schedule is executed, including the scheduling of GxP audits for clinical sites, internal 4DMT systems / processes, and vendors / suppliers such as contract manufacturers, testing laboratories, and clinical research organizations.
• Collaborate with QA Auditors to ensure responses to significant audit observations include adequate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Effectiveness Checks (ECs), as applicable.
• Monitor, track, and collect/archive evidence of completion of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Effectiveness Checks (ECs) for significant audit observations, when required.
• Develop excellent working relationships with the cross-functional quality team, GxP business partners, vendors, and other functions
• Develop and report meaningful audit metrics for Clinical Quality Assurance Management Review reporting
• Ensure QA Auditors are qualified and trained per 4DMT procedures
• Support a quality-focused work environment in Clinical that fosters learning, respect, open communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork:
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the Clinical Quality Management System through the development / refinement of Clinical QA processes / initiatives as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• B.S./B.A. in a science or related life science field or equivalent; advanced scientific degree preferred.

Experience: 

• 8+ years working within a regulated environment such as Regulatory, Quality, Pharmacovigilance or Clinical Development / Operations within the Biotech or similar industry. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a role including responsibility for providing GXP QA oversight

 

Other Qualifications/Skills: 

• Proven experience with GxP Quality Management Systems and QA audit support, including knowledge of quality investigation / root cause analysis techniques
• In-depth understanding of GCP requirements for investigational products
• Extensive practical experience and understanding of clinical quality assurance as applied throughout the clinical development life cycle
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative approach is essential
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

 

Travel: 15%

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Working Conditions - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Base salary compensation range: $133,000 - $181,000.

Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience. 

4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply