Senior Document Control and Training Manager

About Us

Obsidian Therapeutics is pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients. Obsidian's programs apply our cytoDRiVE® technology in Cell and Gene therapy products to control expression of proteins for enhanced therapeutic efficacy and safety. Obsidian's lead program is currently in clinical development for the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer.

We're proud of our diverse talented team and committed to cultivating an environment of inclusion where each person feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to continuously learn and contribute their best work. Our Research team is based in the heart of Cambridge, MA, and Technical Operations team is based in our purpose built facility in Bedford, MA. Obsidianites enjoy a highly collaborative culture, competitive salary and benefits, and potential for ownership through stock options.

Our Opportunity...

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Document Control and Training Manager with a strong background in Document and Learning Management with both manual and digital systems. As a key contributor within the Quality Team, you'll work collaboratively with all GxP stakeholders to manage and mature Obsidian's Document Management System (DMS) and Learning Management System (LMS), helping to drive the development of our first clinical-stage autologous cell therapy program targeting solid tumors.


You will be a vital part of a highly collaborative team working to achieve Obsidian's vision by translating innovative science into medical breakthroughs for patients starting with our lead program OBX-115, a novel engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.


This is a unique opportunity to be a contributor in a well-funded clinical company with blue chip investors, field-leading advisors, best-in-class partners, and an experienced team. You'll help us build a dynamic, innovative, passionate, collaborative, and successful organization focused on delivering transformative therapies in areas of greatest clinical need.


This is a Hybrid role based out of Bedford, MA.


You Will...

Core responsibilities

• Ensure document control and training processes comply with cGxP, and applicable global regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Author, review, and maintain SOPs governing document control and training processes
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections as necessary
• Track, trend, and report key quality metrics at Management Review
• Perform other project-related improvements to the QMS, DMS, or LMS as determined with management
• Influence quality culture by promoting documentation excellence and compliance awareness across Obsidian

Document Control:

• Own and manage the document control lifecycle for GxP documents (e.g., SOPs, policies, forms, templates, reports, etc.), currently a manual system.
• Ensure timely authoring, review, approval, issuance, revision, archival, and obsolescence of controlled documents in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Support inspection readiness by ensuring document accuracy, traceability, version control, and rapid retrieval
• Lead the selection, validation, and implementation of an electronic Document Management System (eDMS)
• Execute test scripts as part of the new system implementation and ongoing system updates
• Create and administer training of the new eDMS to all stakeholders

Training:

• Own and administer the GXP training program, including onboarding, role-based, and recurring training
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), currently Compliance Wire, including curricula design, tracking, and reporting
• Ensure training content aligns with procedures, job roles, and regulatory expectations
• Monitor training compliance metrics and work with stakeholders to address overdue training
• Partner with stakeholders to define training requirements for new SOPs, roles, or systems
• Implement and manage training effectiveness evaluations on SOPs and courses

You Bring...

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience in a biopharma setting.
• 6+ years of experience in Document Control, Training, and/or Quality Systems role in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on experience with both manual DMS and electronic DMS, LMS, and/or QMS, preferably Veeva Quality Docs, Veeva Training, and/or ComplianceWire
• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple responsibilities in parallel.
• Experience in clinical-stage environments
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of applicable GXP regulations
• Flexibility; a willingness and ability to adapt to changes in priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, rapidly developing environment to advance our mission.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills. You listen to understand and communicate effectively and persuasively with partners, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with leaders, peers, and colleagues across the organization
• Collaborative and accountable - recognizes success requires teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking; shares feedback and ideas to facilitate better outcomes
• Self-motivated, with a proven ability to meet objectives, timelines, and high standards managing multiple responsibilities in parallel.
• Flexible - adapts to change in a fast-paced, rapidly developing environment
• Curious and humble - seeks and welcomes input/expertise of others, continuous learner
• Tenacious and resilient - is not easily overwhelmed by challenges, delivers on commitments, operates with urgency.

Obsidian is committed to equitable and transparent pay practices.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is below. The actual base salary offered will be determined based on a combination of factors, including applicable qualifications, level of education, the depth of experience, unique skills, geographic location, internal equity, and/or business needs. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with federal, state, and/or local wage requirements for the role's location.

Our competitive compensation package includes an annual incentive bonus as a percentage of actual base salary and long-term incentives in the form of employee stock options, both of which are commensurate with the role's level. We also offer a generous benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company contributions to health savings and retirement accounts; ample paid time off; access to wellness programs; and rich career growth opportunities.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$135,000-$165,000 USD

Obsidian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.