Senior Director, Quality Operations

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US‑based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast‑growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. Innovating every day. Basic Purpose The Senior Director, Quality Operations will support quality initiatives and ensure compliance with cGMPs are maintained at the manufacturing facility. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provides leadership and direction to the Quality organization. Provide mentorship, oversight and development for the Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Affairs, and Quality Control staff. Makes decisions focused on key quality strategic and operational matters that have significant, direction‑setting impact on the company. Directs and controls the activities and outcomes of Quality Assurance which has a significant organizational and product impact. Sets and aligns goals and objectives for the Quality Assurance department with the overall corporate goals and objectives. Oversees preparation, coordination and execution of all regulatory inspections with the FDA or other regulatory agencies. Develops and maintains external relationships with key opinion leaders and regulatory officials. Directs the development of systems, practices, and processes to ensure effective ongoing review of product design and/or manufacturing changes. Provides leadership and direction for significant deviation events that may impact compliance status or significant business risk. Oversees the functions of the analytical and microbiology laboratory, including: Release of raw materials and components In‑process testing Finished product release testing Stability testing Environmental Monitoring Reviews and approves quality documents, including: Deviations Annual Product Quality Reviews Customer Complaints Validation Protocols/Reports Change Controls Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Physical Requirements Education/Training/Work Experience A Bachelor’s Degree or higher degree in life sciences, engineering, or business 15+ years pharmaceutical quality experience in a manufacturing, CMO, or life sciences technology‑driven company. Analytical and microbiological proficiency related to the methodology of semi‑solid drug products and associated excipients Extensive experience in cGMP and other regulatory compliance requirements. Progressive and proven record of leadership and managing quality/analytical organization’s establishing long‑term strategic growth initiatives. Experience with phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, verification, and validation activities necessary for product commercialization. Ability to lead, influence, create and work within cross‑functional team environments. Equal Opportunity Employment Providing “equal employment opportunity” is one of the most important people policies of Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Our goal is to do all that we realistically can to provide genuine equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all phases of our operation. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual’s race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, affections or sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, liability for service in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are in accordance with these principles of equal employment opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.