Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Quality Systems & Compliance to lead strategic oversight and continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS), Document Control for Policies, SOPs, Work Instruction & forms, and GxP as well as some non GxP Training programs. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring our quality infrastructure supports the development and commercialization of innovative gene therapies while maintaining compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with extensive experience implementing and managing electronic quality systems, developing and maintaining controlled documentation, and administering enterprise-wide training programs within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Quality Management System (QMS), Document Control, and Training functions
Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS), ensuring system performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
Lead the development, review, approval, implementation, and lifecycle management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, policies, and quality records
Oversee document control processes, including document issuance, revision control, archival, and periodic review
Manage GxP and non-GxP training programs, ensuring timely assignment, completion, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory expectations
Develop quality metrics and dashboards to monitor system performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Clinical Development, and other cross-functional teams to ensure quality system effectiveness
Support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections, and supplier audits related to Quality Systems, documentation, and training
Ensure Quality Systems remain aligned with FDA, EMA, ICH, and applicable global regulatory requirements
Lead and mentor Quality Systems personnel, fostering a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Quality, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of Quality Assurance experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cell therapy, or gene therapy industries, including progressive leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience managing enterprise Quality Systems in a regulated GxP environment
Advanced proficiency with eQMS, preferably ZenQMS, including administration, configuration, workflow management, reporting, and user support
Extensive experience developing, revising, implementing, and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controlled quality documentation
Demonstrated expertise managing both GxP and non-GxP training programs, including curriculum development, training assignments, compliance monitoring, and effectiveness assessments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting gene therapy, cell therapy, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic products
Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and global GxP regulations
Experience leading Quality System implementations, upgrades, or continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead through change in a fast-paced, growing organization
About LEXEO
Lexeo Therapeutics is a New York City-based, clinical stage company dedicated to reshaping the path of genetic disease. By advancing pioneering science, Lexeo seeks to set a new standard in the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological genetic diseases, charting the path to patient outcomes once thought out of reach. The Company is advancing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates designed to address the underlying genetic causes of disease, including LX2006 for Friedreich ataxia (FA), LX2020 for plakophilin-2 (PKP2) arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, and others in devastating diseases with high unmet need.
Our work culture is a hybrid model with 2 days/week in the New York City office and 3 days working from home.
LEXEO Therapeutics is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment.