Akero Therapeutics

Associate Director, GCP Quality Assurance

Akero Therapeutics

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $152,700 - $267,300 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Provide QA oversight for the planning, execution, and reporting of clinical trials for biologic programs.
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA 21 CFR Parts 50/54/56/312, EMA regulations, and other international clinical trial requirements.
  • Support audit readiness of investigator sites, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), and internal clinical teams.
  • Participate in vendor qualification and ongoing oversight of CROs, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
  • Review and manage deviations, CAPAs, and change controls associated with Clinical activities.
  • Ensure quality documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with corporate standards and global regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across Clinical QA functions.
  • Provide quality input into regulatory submissions, including INDs, BLAs/MAAs, and safety updates.
  • Serve as a QA liaison between Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners (CROs, Safety Vendors).
  • Support training and awareness of GCP and corporate quality policies across internal teams and contractors.
  • Facilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders and global regulatory authorities during audits and inspections.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience required OR
  • Master's degree and 7+ years of experience
  • PhD/JD and 5+ years of experience
  • MD/DO and 1+ years of experience may be considered
  • Relevant experience in Quality Assurance within Clinical Operations, preferably in biologics or biotechnology.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements: ICH-GCP, EU GCP Directive/Regulation, FDA GCP regulations, and international GVP standards.
  • Experience with CRO vendor oversight, including audits and inspections.
  • Familiarity with electronic systems for clinical data (e.g., EDC, CTMS, Argus, ARISg, Veeva Vault).
  • Demonstrated success in managing quality issues, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and geographies
Benefits
  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • flexible spending accounts
  • employee assistance program
  • tuition reimbursement program
  • voluntary benefits such as group legal
  • critical illness
  • identity theft protection
  • pet insurance
  • auto/home insurance
  • time off pursuant to sick time policy
  • flexible vacation policy
  • parental leave policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Quality AssuranceClinical OperationsRegulatory ComplianceDeviation ManagementCAPA ManagementChange ControlRegulatory SubmissionsAudit ManagementVendor OversightContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
CommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationInfluencing