Sr. Director, GMP Quality Assurance

About Jade Biosciences

Jade Biosciences is focused on developing innovative, best-in-class therapies to address critical unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Our lead candidate, JADE
101, is designed to inhibit the cytokine APRIL (A Proliferation‑Inducing Ligand) and is being developed for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), a chronic kidney disease that can impair kidney function over time. JADE
101 aims to reduce harmful IgA antibodies, lower proteinuria (a key marker of kidney damage), and preserve long‑term kidney function. A Phase 1 healthy‑volunteer study of JADE
101 is ongoing, with interim, biomarker‑rich data expected in the first half of 2026. Jade’s pipeline also includes a second development candidate, JADE
201, and an undisclosed antibody discovery program, JADE‑003, both currently in preclinical development. For more information, visit  and follow us on Linked In.

The Sr. Director, GMP Quality Assurance will provide leadership, direction, and Quality Assurance (QA) oversight of contract manufacturers (CMOs) and service providers for cell bank, drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), packaging and labeling, and distribution of multiple products. The Sr. Director will collaborate closely with CMC, Quality Compliance and Analytical Development colleagues to ensure compliance with all relevant cGMP regulations and guidelines as they pertain to manufacturing and supply operations.

This individual will provide QA expertise and guidance in support of the development and product quality strategy for CMC teams and is responsible for execution of the day‑to‑day quality activities of CMO manufacturing, including disposition of all materials, deviation resolution, CAPA(s), change control(s), expiry/retest extension, product complaints and overall documentation supporting the suitability of batches. This individual is also responsible for ensuring staff execute within the Jade’s Quality Management System and adhere to policies and procedures.

This role reports to the Executive Director of Quality and Compliance.

• Serve as the QA lead for all GMP‑related activities including supplier qualification, tech transfer, scale‑up, manufacturing (DS, DP, FDP), and disposition of clinical materials.
• Quality reviewer and approver for quality records such as change controls, CAPAs, deviations, temperature excursions, product complaints, expiry/retest, stability protocols, master batch records, method qualifications, etc.
• Collaborate with CMC, Supply Chain and Program Management to ensure on‑time delivery of products.
• Work directly with operating entities (internal and CMOs) to ensure that product(s) meet all required quality standards and specifications.
• Manage quality oversight of CDMOs, including audits, quality agreements, and performance monitoring.
• Represent the Quality function in product development (CMC) teams to provide proactive quality guidance and decisions.
• Influence other functional departments to ensure that CMOs achieve and maintain the appropriate levels of GMP compliance and provide the highest level of quality services to Jade.
• Lead quality risk management activities to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate GMP‑related risks across manufacturing and supply operations.
• Facilitate resolution of quality issues with internal and external parties in a timely manner. Coordinate communications with CMOs and internal technical product teams on quality issues.
• Review and approve CMC sections of regulatory filings as needed.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with CMC, Regulatory, Clinical Supply Chain, and Program Leadership teams to ensure quality is embedded across development and manufacturing activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive team‑focused company culture.

• Bachelor’s degree and 17+ years of experience or a Master’s degree and 15+ years of experience in a scientific discipline or comparable experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in GMP Quality Assurance at an operational level supporting manufacturing and quality control in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Experience with all phases of…