Senior Quality Operations Manager

Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative purpose-driven culture we strive to create meaningful impact for patients.

Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate Fearless Dedicated and Inclusive.

We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected supported and empowered to make an impact both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.

This is hybrid role with 2-3 days per week onsite in our Waltham MA or Newark CA office.

Position Summary:

The Senior Quality Operations Manager provides day-to-day Quality oversight of CMOs suppliers contract laboratories service providers and alliance partners. Reporting to the Executive Director External Operations Quality this role serves as a key Quality contact for external partners and ensures compliance with company standards Quality agreements and applicable regulatory requirements.

The Senior Manager partners with Technical Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Analytical Development Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs to support external manufacturing technology transfer analytical activities and product supply including the identification escalation and resolution of Quality issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day Quality oversight of CMOs suppliers contract laboratories service providers and alliance partners
• Serve as a primary operational Quality contact for external partners and coordinate the resolution and escalation of Quality issues
• Draft negotiate maintain and monitor compliance with Quality agreements
• Review and oversee external deviations investigations change controls CAPAs and effectiveness checks
• Provide Quality oversight of technology transfers analytical method transfers validation activities and manufacturing readiness
• Provide Quality oversight of analytical and QC activities including specifications stability programs method validation and transfer and laboratory investigations
• Coordinate and support Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs) including data collection trend analysis and follow-up actions
• Monitor external partner Quality metrics identify trends and risks and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support partner qualifications audits quality governance meetings inspection readiness and regulatory inspections
• Maintain accurate and timely Quality documentation and communicate significant risks and issues to Quality leadership
• Collaborate across functions to support compliant manufacturing and continuity of product supply

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree advanced degree preferred in life sciences chemistry engineering pharmacy or a related discipline with 8 years of Quality experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or equivalent experience
• Experience overseeing CMOs suppliers contract laboratories service providers or alliance partners
• Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements pharmaceutical Quality systems and applicable global regulations
• Experience with Quality agreements deviations investigations CAPAs change controls technology transfers and APQRs
• Working knowledge of analytical and QC operations including method transfer validation stability specifications and laboratory investigations
• Strong project management communication collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities exercise sound judgment and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $148000 - $180000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including years of relevant experience training qualifications and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards subject to eligibility and other requirements.

Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match 12 weeks of paid parental leave up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave equity incentive plans health plans (medical prescription drug dental and vision) life insurance and disability flexible time off annual Winter Holiday shut down and at least 11 paid holidays.

Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruiters or similar vendors. Any such unsolicited resume submitted to any employee or through Companys career site without a valid signed search agreement signed by Companys authorized representative will be deemed the property of the company and no fees will be paid in the event of a hire. Company will have the right to hire any such candidate at its discretion without any financial obligation or fee owed to the vendor. Any verbal or written communication with a Company employee outside of this process will not be considered a binding agreement.