Director, Quality Assurance

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

As Director, Quality Assurance you will oversee the Quality Assurance function for Ferring manufacturing site in NJ. Champion a culture of quality across the organization by embedding a proactive quality mindset in all aspects of operations. Ensure strict adherence to global regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. The Director will mitigate quality risks and ensure product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance are maintained.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the QA team, fostering accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet corporate and local quality objectives.

• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, providing insights on quality and business performance.

• Serve as the liaison between QA and senior management, communicating concerns, resource needs, and action plans.

• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, maintaining GxP standards.

• Ensure adherence to GxP standards, manage regulatory inspections, and oversee batch record reviews and product release.

• Oversee the quality system, including deviations, complaints, recalls, change control, and validation.

• Drive continuous improvement by tracking key quality metrics and resolving issues.

• Oversee QA training, ensuring employees are equipped with GMP and necessary skills.

• Collaborate with Production, Development, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure quality integration.

• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and managing corrective actions.

• Lead or participate in cross-functional quality and compliance projects.

• Manage the QA department budget and resources to achieve departmental goals.

• Provide leadership in addressing emerging quality and regulatory issues.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field;

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 5+ years in senior QA leadership.

• In-depth knowledge of GxP, FDA regulations, and industry standards.

• Proven expertise in managing quality systems, leading audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring and developing teams.

• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Expertise in quality systems management, risk management, and CAPA processes.

• Familiar with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Certified Lead Auditor (ASQ or ISO) preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Veeva, LIMS, and other quality systems preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required tosit, talk, and hearin meetings and during documentation review.

• Frequently required tostand and walk particularly during facility walkthroughs, audits, or inspections.

• Must occasionallylift and/or move up to 20 pounds, such as documentation binders, or samples.

• May be exposed tomanufacturing environmentswith elevated noise levels, machinery, and cleanroom protocols.

• Must be able towear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)when entering production or laboratory areas.

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.

Our Compensation and Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $211,000 to $240,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.