Associate Director, Quality Assurance
Latigo BioThousand Oaks, CA, US16 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDevelop, maintain, and continuously improve the companys Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with clinical-stage regulatory expectations. Partner with the Program Teams to integrate Quality into overall development strategy and decision-making. Act as the primary point of contact for internal QA matters and regulatory inspection readiness. Ensure compliance with GCP, GMP, and GLP requirements, coordinating with external consultants for technical depth. Oversee vendor and CRO quality compliance, including audits, qualification, and ongoing monitoring. Review and approve quality-related documentation (e.g., protocols, reports, batch records, SOPs, deviation / CAPA reports). Manage internal quality systems, including document control, training, deviation management, and CAPA. Drive implementation of phase-appropriate policies, procedures, SOPs, and risk assessments to support clinical trial operations and CMC activities. Facilitate internal training and promote a culture of compliance and quality across the organization. Serve as liaison with external QA consultants, ensuring effective and efficient use of their technical expertise. Collaborate with CROs, CMOs, and other vendors to maintain high-quality standards and resolve quality-related issues. Contribute to regulatory submissions by providing QA review and ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines. Opportunity to build and shape QA in a fast-paced, innovative clinical-stage biotech. Direct impact on the development of transformative, non-opioid therapies. Collaborative, science-driven environment with room for professional growth.
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000
Associate Director, Quality Assurance
Location : Thousand Oaks or San Francisco (on-site)
Latigo is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Quality Assurance to facilitate development of the leading, clinical-stage pipeline of non-opioid pain medicines. This individual will serve as the internal Quality lead, providing strategic oversight of GxP compliance, quality systems, and vendor management. This role will leverage external consultants for specialized technical QA functions while ensuring Latigo maintains a robust, phase-appropriate quality culture.
About You :
- Fast-acting, relentlessly agile, and mission-oriented
- Bachelors degree in life sciences or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the biopharmaceutical industry, with a focus on clinical-stage development.
- In-depth knowledge of GxP regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH). Experience in both GCP and GMP Quality preferred.
- Strong track record managing QA systems, vendor oversight, and regulatory inspections.
- Ability to work independently in a lean environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities :
Quality Leadership & Oversight
GxP Compliance
Quality Systems Management
External Oversight & Partnerships
Why Join Latigo
Create a job alert for this search
Associate Quality Assurance • Thousand Oaks, CA, US
Related jobs
Field Effectiveness, Associate Director.Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.
Our shared missionto serve patients...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for the.MCS Associate Quality Assurance.Position type : Full-time– Contract .
Location : Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (ONSITE).MCS Associate Quality Assur...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.
Reporting to the Quality Dir...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.
Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
Code Ninjas is the nation's fastest-growing kids coding franchise.In our center, kids ages 7-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way by playing and building video games they love.Kids have...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Associate Director, Project Controls.At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make.We ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Director, Global Quality Engineering And Control.The Director, Global Quality Engineering and Control is responsible for defining, standardizing, and governing the practices, tools, and metrics use...Show moreLast updated: 5 hours ago
Onsite Location(s) : Valencia, CA, US, 91355.Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance.
At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harnes...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
Associate Director, Quantitative Insights - Global Tracking.This role is to be based near one of our offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Austin, Oakland or Philadelphia.We turn customer chal...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!.
Ontic is a leading global aerospac...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Engineering Director - Supplier Quality | Diabetes.At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all.You'll le...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are.
Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives a...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo.By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that.
I provide in my application will be p...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago Quality Assurance Senior Manager B23 Drug Substance Mfg.Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are.Our shared missionto ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest ...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago Associate Director Of Marketing Science Operations.Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.Our shared missionto ser...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
Location : Thousand Oaks, CA (Hybrid) Shift : Core hours : 9 AM 3 PM (must be available during these).Off-hours : ~12 times per month, heavier during budget cycles or leadership meetings (couple times...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.
Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago 
Secure and retain business through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors.Actively prospec...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Associate Director to Director, Biostatistics.Global Medical-Biometrics and Quantitative Sciences.Remote (PST Zone) with up to 20% global and domestic travel.
Executive Director, Biometrics.This pos...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
- Promoted
Associate Director of Field Effectiveness
AmgenNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
MCS Associate Quality Assurance
Innova SolutionsThousand Oaks, CA 91320 (ONSITE),California,United StatesFull-time
Quick Apply
- Promoted
Quality Assurance Coordinator
DoleWestlake Village, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director, Strategic Capability Enablement Lead
AmgenNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Center Director
Code NinjasEncino, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director, Project Controls
Cumming GroupNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
- New!
Director, Global Quality Engineering & Control
AeroVironmentSimi Valley, CA, USPermanent
- Promoted
Associate Director - R & D
Boston ScientificValencia, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director Quantitative Insights
MaterialWoodland Hills, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Director of Quality Control
OnticChatsworth, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Engineering Director - Supplier Quality | Diabetes
Medtronic PlcNorthridge, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
CD&A - Associate Director, Marketing Investment Optimization
Amgen SAThousand Oaks, CA, United StatesFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director - Critical Utilities
Takeda PharmaceuticalsNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Quality Assurance Senior Manager
AmgenNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Sr. Associate, Quality Engineer
L3Harris TechnologiesCanoga Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
CDnA - MarSci Operations Associate Director
AmgenNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
MCS Senior Associate Quality Control
US Tech SolutionsNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Global Procurement Associate Director Manufacturing Site Lead
AmgenNewbury Park, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director, Genomics Business Development
IQVIA HoldingsValencia, CA, USFull-time
- Promoted
Associate Director to Director, Biostatistics
Angitia Incorporated LimitedWestlake Village, CA, USFull-time