Associate Director, GMP Quality Assurance

About Us:

Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology. The company’s platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.

Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, this role is responsible for providing strategic and operational quality oversight of late-phase drug substance (DS) manufacturing and testing activities at contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). The Associate Director will serve as the primary QA point of contact for DS vendors, ensuring GMP compliance, regulatory readiness, and successful execution of clinical and commercial supply.

This position partners cross-functionally with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Manufacturing/CMC, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure that DS is manufactured, tested, released, and documented in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards. The role also includes mentoring junior QA staff and contributing to quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives. Occasional support of early-phase programs may be required based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the QA lead for drug substance CDMO oversight, ensuring GMP compliance across manufacturing, testing, and release activities for late-phase programs.
• Provide real-time QA support and decision-making for DS manufacturing campaigns, including batch disposition, deviation management, laboratory investigations, and change control.
• Review and approve key GMP documents, including master batch records, executed batch records, protocols, reports, and specifications.
• Oversee and ensure timely resolution of deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls related to DS activities.
• Act as primary QA interface with CDMOs, fostering strong partnerships while maintaining appropriate quality oversight and compliance expectations.
• Participate in vendor selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management, including audits and quality agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Analytical Development, QC, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment on DS quality and compliance strategies.
• Support regulatory inspections and filings by ensuring DS-related documentation is inspection-ready and aligned with global regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and best practices related to external manufacturing.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to QA team members; contribute to building a high-performing QA organization.
• Support risk management activities, including identification and mitigation of quality and supply risks associated with DS manufacturing.
• Participate in internal audits and health authority inspections as a subject matter expert for drug substance quality.
• Provide QA support to early-phase programs as needed, ensuring scalability and consistency of quality practices across development stages.
• Stay current with evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends related to GMP, ICH guidelines, and external manufacturing oversight.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with significant experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong expertise in GMP regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) with direct experience supporting late-phase or commercial drug substance manufacturing.
• Proven experience overseeing CDMOs and external manufacturing networks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of small molecule drug substance manufacturing and testing processes.
• Experience with batch disposition, deviation investigations, laboratory investigations, change control, CAPA management, and risk management.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, MAA) and health authority inspections.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Travel Required:

Up to ~20–30% travel, including domestic and international travel to CDMO sites and China office as needed.

Structure Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

Structure Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $186,000 - $225,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

At Structure, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Structure Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and a number of paid holidays including winter shutdown.

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