Please note: GxP compliance and quality management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is a must.
Kyverna is seeking an experienced Director of Quality Compliance and Risk Management. In this leadership role, you will establish scalable, risk-based quality infrastructure to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and inspection readiness across Kyverna’s clinical and operational activities. The role offers the opportunity to support supplier oversight, and collaborate across functions to ensure consistent, high-quality performance aligned with global regulatory standards.
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Title: Director of Quality Compliance
Location: Emeryville, CA (Hybrid twice a week) OR Remote west coast hours
Travel: up to 20%
Responsibilities:Inspection readiness and management:Develop program to track, monitor and report inspection readiness activities, their status and residual risk. Identify resources and timing for performing mock inspections both for Kyverna and external parties (CDMOs, CROs, Clinical sites, suppliers)Manage and report on progress of findings and remediation activities. Develop process for responding to inspection findings and archiving the inspection history information. Develop inspection management process for Kyverna Health Authority inspections including needed roles, organization of inspection process, training of SMEs and inspection-related roles, document handling and information sharing processes. Develop notification and escalation procedures for information exchange including notification and management of Health Authority Inspections and outcomes. Lead mock inspections of external parties and the resulting follow-upContinue to mature inspection process for Kyverna in line with Business Maturity.
Supplier Qualification & Vendor Management: Develop and implement a supplier qualification strategy to assess and monitor external partners, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and contract service providers (CSPs). Create a risk-based audit and supplier assessment strategy to support clinical program timelines and operational goals. Lead supplier qualification audits and manage internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and technical teams to evaluate supplier performance and support vendor risk management processes. Establish and maintain supplier quality agreements, defining expectations for compliance and quality standards. Independently manage domestic and international audits and lead efforts for continuous improvement of quality systems.
Product Complaints:Develop and manage system for monitoring product complaints Establish mechanism for integrating medical and technical assessments where warranted and manage the reporting timingIn collaboration with other stakeholders ensure timely adjudication of customer complaints. Track and trend complaints by type to ensure no hidden trends exist. Establish and administer the product recall process. In collaboration with other stakeholder groups, ensure the Product Recall process is robust and timely.
Compliance Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks across internal operations and external partnerships.QualificationsAdvanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field. 10+ years in GxP compliance and quality management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. 6+ years of inspection readiness and management is a mustExperience with autologous/allogeneic cell therapy or genetically modified products is strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of FDA, EMA regulations, and ICH guidelines, particularly those related to cell-based therapies. Track record of managing quality systems across product lifecycles, including preparation for health authority inspections. Strong leadership in matrix environments with experience influencing cross-functional teams. Expertise in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and risk management. Exceptional verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex topics to stakeholders at all levels. Self-starter who thrives in collaborative environments, with the ability to build strong relationships based on trust and transparency. The salary range for this position in Northern California is from $200,000 to $235,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock option plan.
