Quality Assurance Compliance Manager - Torrance
Join PolyPeptide as our QA Manager of Quality Systems & Compliance, where you’ll lead the programs that safeguard our site’s quality, regulatory integrity, and inspection readiness. In this pivotal role, you will oversee our Quality Management System (QMS), guide the team responsible for deviations, CAPAs, and investigations, and serve as a key leader during regulatory inspections and customer audits. If you're passionate about driving excellence and elevating quality culture, this is a high-impact opportunity to make your mark.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a team of quality specialists; support training, performance goals, and succession planning.
Oversee timely and compliant management of deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and investigations.
Drive continuous improvement of quality systems, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
Review and evaluate change controls to ensure complete and compliant documentation.
Prepare for, host, and support regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
Maintain site compliance with cGMP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory expectations.
Support site training programs and ensure strong documentation, data integrity, and quality metrics performance.
Prepare quality reports and analyses to support operational decision-making and audit readiness.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
5–7 years of pharmaceutical QA experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH Q7, 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, and quality system requirements.
Experience managing QMS platforms (AX Dynamics, eQMS, etc.).
Exceptional communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organization skills.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why PolyPeptide?
At PolyPeptide, you’ll be part of a global CDMO where quality isn’t just a department—it’s our identity. You’ll drive initiatives that strengthen our manufacturing excellence, audit readiness, and customer trust, all while building and developing a team that shares your commitment to world-class compliance.
Lead with purpose. Shape the quality foundation behind life-changing therapeutics, apply today and help drive excellence at PolyPeptide.
Salary: $105k-$115k
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Quality Assurance
- Role
- QA Manager Compliance
- Locations
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Perks & Benefits
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Paid Holidays (13 Holidays)
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Paid Vacation Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Birthday Off
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Basic Life Policy & AD&D
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401K (6%Matching)
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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Student Debt Reduction Program
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Fresh Fruit Program
Our Values
INNOVATION
- We are curious and explore new ways.
- We are ambitious and find solutions.
EXCELLENCE
- We have a strong technical knowledge and we deliver results.
- We deliver quality in everything we do.
TRUST
- We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
- We lead by example and accept responsibility.
About PolyPeptide US
PolyPeptide is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world.
PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1.
Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global manufacturing network in Europe, the U.S. and India.
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