Executive Director, QA Compliance

Role: Senior leader responsible for overseeing Neurocrine's Quality Compliance functions, ensuring regulatory adherence and inspection readiness across GxP activities. Responsibilities include directing external and internal audit programs, managing vendor and supplier quality systems, leading inspection preparations and responses, and establishing risk-based compliance strategies. The role involves developing and maintaining governance frameworks, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on complex compliance issues. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related field with 16+ years of applicable experience; extensive leadership and expertise in pharmaceutical or biotech quality assurance and compliance, including GxP regulations (FDA, ICH), audit management, and inspection readiness. Preferred: Advanced degrees (Master's, PhD), experience with Quality Management Systems (especially Veeva), and leading compliance in regulated environments. High-Value: Focus on GMP laboratories, vendor qualification, risk management, audit, and inspection processes; cross-functional engagement with R&D, manufacturing, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs. Work setup and travel details are not specified.