Manager/Senior Manager, Quality Control

The field of gene therapy is growing rapidly and Genezen is here to meet the exacting needs of our clients. We provide process development, produce GMP viral vectors, and provide cell transduction for gene and cell therapy clinical trials and are proud to be a part of the process that leads to new cures.

WORKING AT GENEZEN

Many people have worked in environments where you feel like just another nameless part of an enormous machine. Genezen is different. We want our employees to be innovative, collaborative problem solvers who are dedicated to meeting the challenges of working at a fast-growing company. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to be their best and making Genezen a rewarding place to work. Every employee contributes to the success of the company and you can be part of that team.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager/Senior Manager, Quality Control provides technical and operational leadership for Quality Control laboratory activities supporting Genezen’s viral vector programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, compliant, and reliable execution of QC testing activities, including in-process, release, stability, and environmental monitoring testing, in accordance with cGMP requirements, approved procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations.

This position provides oversight of QC laboratory operations, including testing execution, laboratory investigations, stability programs, data integrity, equipment and laboratory systems, and inspection readiness. The Manager/Senior Manager ensures QC activities are appropriately prioritized and resourced to support manufacturing schedules, client commitments, and product disposition while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and scientific rigor.

The role partners closely with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve quality issues, support investigations and regulatory activities, and continuously improve laboratory performance. The Manager/Senior Manager also leads and develops QC personnel, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Quality Control Laboratory Operations

Lead day-to-day QC laboratory operations supporting in-process, release, stability, and other required testing activities.

Establish laboratory priorities and allocate resources to support manufacturing schedules, product disposition, client commitments, and business needs.

Ensure testing is performed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with approved methods, specifications, procedures, and cGMP requirements.

Monitor laboratory workload, testing timelines, and capacity and proactively address risks that could impact testing or product release.

Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting support for complex laboratory issues and testing events.

QC Investigations & Quality Systems

Provide oversight and technical direction for laboratory investigations, including OOS, OOT, deviations, and other atypical laboratory events.

Ensure investigations are scientifically sound, thoroughly documented, completed within established timelines, and appropriately identify root cause and corrective actions.

Develop, implement, and monitor CAPAs associated with QC laboratory operations and investigations.

Partner with Quality Assurance and other functions to evaluate quality events, identify trends, and mitigate recurring issues.

Support change controls and other Quality Management System activities impacting QC operations.

Stability Program Management

Oversee execution of stability programs, including sample management, testing schedules, protocol adherence, data review, trending, and reporting.

Ensure stability activities are executed in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory commitments, and applicable requirements.

Identify and escalate stability trends, atypical results, or risks that may impact product quality or shelf-life.

Laboratory, Equipment & Systems Governance

Oversee QC laboratory infrastructure and equipment lifecycle activities, including qualification status, calibration, preventive maintenance, and service requirements.

Ensure laboratory equipment and systems remain in a state of control and are appropriate for their intended use.

Coordinate laboratory equipment needs, capacity planning, and operational readiness.

Ensure appropriate segregation and controls for GMP and non-GMP laboratory activities, as applicable.

Partner with appropriate functions to maintain laboratory computerized systems and associated compliance requirements.

Microbiology, Environmental Monitoring & Contamination Control

Provide leadership and oversight for environmental monitoring and microbiological QC activities, as applicable to assigned laboratory operations.

Ensure appropriate monitoring, trending, escalation, and investigation of environmental and microbiological results.

Support contamination control strategies and investigation of microbiological or environmental excursions.

Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to maintain appropriate controls supporting aseptic processing and product quality.

Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness

Ensure QC laboratory operations comply with cGMP, applicable FDA and international regulatory requirements, approved procedures, and internal quality standards.

Maintain a sustained state of inspection readiness across QC laboratory operations.

Serve as a QC subject matter expert during regulatory inspections, client audits, and internal audits.

Support regulatory filings, responses, data requests, and other documentation requiring QC input.

Ensure timely and effective resolution of audit and inspection observations associated with QC operations.

Data Integrity, Metrics, & Continuous Improvement

Ensure QC data and records meet applicable data integrity requirements, including ALCOA+ principles and electronic records requirements.

Monitor QC performance through meaningful metrics such as testing turnaround time, right-first-time performance, investigation cycle time, testing backlog, and deviation trends.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase laboratory efficiency, compliance, quality, and reliability.

Support implementation and effective use of laboratory systems, digital solutions, and automation where appropriate.

Use laboratory performance data and trends to identify risks and drive corrective or preventive improvements.

Cross-Functional & Client Support

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure QC readiness and timely resolution of quality or testing issues.

Provide QC expertise and status updates for client programs, project teams, and internal stakeholders.

Communicate testing risks, laboratory constraints, investigation status, and potential impacts to timelines in a timely and transparent manner.

Support technology transfer and commercialization activities from the QC testing/readiness perspective, including laboratory readiness, testing capacity, specifications, and execution requirements.

People & Organizational Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop QC scientists, associates, technicians, and/or supervisors, as applicable.

Establish clear performance expectations, priorities, roles, and accountability for QC personnel.

Ensure personnel are appropriately trained and qualified to perform assigned GMP activities.

Manage performance, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and support employee development and succession planning.

Promote a culture of quality, integrity, collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

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