About the Role
Olema Oncology is seeking an Associate Director, GMP Quality to oversee GMP activities for Olema’s clinical and commercial products, with a focus on small molecule drug substance manufacturing. This role involves reviewing analytical data, batch records, and supporting supplier compliance, while collaborating with CMC, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee GMP activities pertaining to Olema’s products, both clinical and commercial.
- Oversee the manufacture of small molecule drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients).
- Review Analytical Development / Quality Control results.
- Perform GMP activities such as review of Certificate of Analysis, Batch Disposition, Person in Plant oversight, and supporting Supplier compliance.
- Collaborate with CMC, Regulatory and Supply Chain teams to prepare submissions, ensure quality and compliance.
- Batch disposition/ release for Clinical Trial Materials and Commercial batches.
- Perform technical review, quality oversight and approvals of Master Batch records and Executed Batch records.
- Review and approval of CMO Deviations, CAPA, and Change Controls and opening of internal shadow records when required.
- Perform technical review of Quality Control records such as Certificate of Analysis, Analytical Testing, Method Validation and Stability reports.
- Provide operational oversight of Olema’s CMOs as specified in quality agreements, including periodic visits.
- Represent Olema as Person in Plant (PIP) during critical processing.
- Support Pre-Approval Inspection readiness for NDA / commercial launch.
- Review sections of New Drug Applications for content and accuracy.
- Review Quality Agreements and support Supplier audits.
- Interact with Qualified Persons (QP) to facilitate the release of Clinical and Commercial product.
- Generate metrics for Quality Management Reviews.
- Contribute to and participate in Annual Product Quality Reviews of commercial products.
- Represent GMP Quality during internal and regulatory inspections.
- Author Quality department SOPs as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
- Extensive understanding of industry standards, concepts, and current cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210 and 211), EudraLex Volume 4, ICH Q7 and other agency standards and guidance.
- Minimum of 8 years' work experience in an FDA regulated Pharmaceutical GMP / GMP QA role.
- Experience with small molecule synthesis and analytical test record review.
- Prior experience with NDA/BLA submission and commercial launch for pharmaceutical products.
- Familiarity with effective Quality Systems and performing robust investigations.
- Experience with Health Authority filings and EU QP queries.
- Experience managing CMO relationships and supporting CMO inspections.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems such as Veeva or TrackWise.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Demonstrated track record of leadership, communication, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Ability to communicate decisions and recommendations with clear background and justification.
- Strong team player with the ability to focus on project objectives with an emphasis on quality.
- Clear, concise writing skills and good verbal presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently, and mindfully engage with others.
Skills
- GMP Quality Assurance
- Small molecule synthesis
- Analytical test record review
- NDA/BLA submission
- Commercial launch
- Quality Systems
- Investigations
- Health Authority filings
- EU QP queries
- CMO management
- CMO inspections
- Quality Management Systems (Veeva, TrackWise)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SharePoint
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Prioritization
- Independent work
- Verbal presentation
Location
- San Francisco
- Boston
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate Director
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree preferred (MS, PharmD, PhD)
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000 - $180,000 annually
Benefits
- Equity
- Bonus
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Open, flexible, and friendly work environment
- Platform for long-term career development
About the Company
- Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the standard of care and improving outcomes for patients living with breast cancer and beyond.
- We are transforming into a fully integrated oncology company with top-line data from our lead program expected soon and a first potential commercial launch on the horizon.
- Our lead product candidate, palazestrant, is a novel, orally available complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) and selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) in Phase 3 trials.
- Our follow-on product candidate, OP-3136, is a potent KAT6 inhibitor with potential to generate further value.
- We possess a deep commitment to our shared purpose, the sustained pursuit of excellence, cultivating the courage required to advance our programs, drive to succeed, and a collective capacity for adaptability through learning, growth, and evolution.
- Team Olema is made up of nimble self-starters who bring consistency in their quest for the extraordinary every single day.
Equal Opportunity
- We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience.
- Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
