Senior Manager, GMP Quality Assurance
Kailera TherapeuticsMassachusettsPosted 26 March 2026
Job Description
At Kailera, we are bold, authentic and committed to our mission of developing therapies that give people the power to transform their lives and elevate their overall health. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a team-oriented culture, we are working together to advance Kailera’s mission to advance novel therapies for obesity and related conditions.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration, integrity, and excellence. As we expand, we seek the most talented individuals with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to join our team.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Manager, GMP Quality Assurance will collaborate internally with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and CMC departments. As needed, they will work with external Approved Vendors to ensure oversight and compliance. The Senior Manager will manage GMP activities related to Regulatory Standard Materials, Intermediates, Drug Substance, and Drug Product. The Senior Manager will help develop and continuously improve Quality System Procedures related to GMP activities, maintain documentation for compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Director, GMP Quality Assurance.
Required location: Waltham, MA (hub-based, onsite 3-4 days per week)
Responsibilities:
Review and approve Vendor GMP documentation
Review and approve Vendor and Kailera GMP Quality Events
Review and approve master batch records
Review executed batch records for associated Regulatory Standard Materials, Intermediates, and Drug Substance for Kailera’s program and prepare batch file for final batch disposition
Review quality deviations, change controls, CAPA’s and other vendor documentation as needed
Provide input on the creation of Vendor Quality Agreements
Compile data for Quality System Reviews
Evaluate GMP activities for continuous improvement opportunities
Support creation and continuous improvement of Kailera procedures
Other Quality Assurance responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in an FDA regulated Pharmaceutical Industry with GMP experience
Extensive understanding and knowledge of industry standards, concepts and current cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210 211 Part 11 and EudraLex) and other agency standards and guidance as they relate to quality systems/quality assurance
Proficient in Veeva Quality Docs and Veeva QMS
Demonstrates proven track record of communication with internal and external Vendors
A strong team player with the ability to effectively communicate sound quality advice cross-functionally based on experience, regulations, and business needs
Ability to identify quality issues requiring escalation
Provide solutions to issues. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with objectives
Flexibility/ability to provide a solution-based approach to emerging challenges/changing priorities
Clear, concise writing skills and good verbal presentation skills
Self-motivated, detail oriented, well organized, and able to demonstrate success with managing multiple projects simultaneously and other priorities
Ability to interact constructively and efficiently with co-workers within and across departments and Management, as well as with Vendors in professional and collaborative manner
Communicate decisions and recommendations with clear justification
Proactive approach to problem solving
Preferred Qualifications:
Biotech experience preferred
Education:
BA or BS degree in a scientific discipline or supplemental Quality education
Salary Range
$135,000
$165,000 USD
For Full Time Roles: This range represents the company’s good-faith estimate of the salary at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, location, and internal equity. We also offer comprehensive health coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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