Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

Role: Lead the Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) department for Cytokinetics, focusing on GCP compliance and inspection readiness. Responsibilities: develop and execute GCP QA strategies, lead internal and external audits, manage inspection activities, oversee quality systems, and support continuous improvement across clinical development programs. Manage and develop QA staff, implement performance metrics, and ensure regulatory compliance in US and European contexts. Qualifications: Bachelor's in life sciences; 12+ years in GCP-related disciplines; strong knowledge of US and EU regulations including ICH-GCP; experience managing teams and conducting audits; critical thinking and project organization skills. High-Value: clinical quality assurance, GCP/GVP/GMP inspection leadership, risk-based auditing, regulatory compliance in US/EU, and experience supporting clinical development in cardiovascular or muscle biology areas. Work Setup: based in South San Francisco, CA; up to 10% travel.