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Lead GMP quality assurance for Nurix's small molecule CMC programs and serve as the primary quality interface with our CDMO partners. You'll be accountable for the quality and timely supply of clinical materials and for inspection readiness, while building and mentoring the QA team as we advance through late-stage development toward commercialization.
Position Description
The Opportunity
- Report to the Senior Vice President, Quality, in a high-visibility role with direct accountability across Quality, CMC, Regulatory Affairs, and external manufacturing partners; operate both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic clinical-stage environment
- Provide strategic quality leadership for CMC development programs, ensuring GMP compliance with FDA, ex-US regulatory authorities, and ICH guidelines across drug substance and drug product development
- Serve as the primary quality interface with CDMOs and contract laboratories, overseeing quality operations including review and approval of deviations, investigations, batch records, lot disposition, technical protocols and reports, methods, and specifications
- Lead and develop a team of Quality Assurance professionals; set clear performance expectations, mentor, and build organizational capability to support pipeline advancement and commercialization readiness
- Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of quality events and deviations, and oversee CAPA execution and effectiveness verification to prevent recurrence
- Support the change control process, ensuring changes that affect manufacturing, testing, and regulatory filings are captured, and escalate issues with broad cross-functional impact
- Support regulatory inspection readiness; serve as a quality representative during FDA, EMA, and other agency inspections and develop observation responses
- Contribute to CMC sections of regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs/BLAs) in partnership with Regulatory Affairs, and partner with CMC and Regulatory Affairs to align quality deliverables with pipeline milestones and program timelines
- Support implementation and optimization of the electronic quality management system (eQMS) platform and contribute to system improvement initiatives
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory expectations and industry standards, and translate requirements into practical operational guidance for the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive Quality Assurance experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, with experience in a formal leadership role
- Deep technical expertise in GMP requirements for small molecule drug substances and drug products across clinical development stages
- Demonstrated experience managing CDMO relationships and overseeing quality operations at contract manufacturing and laboratory organizations
- Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211), ICH guidelines (Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11), and EudraLex Volume 4 (GMP), and their practical application to CMC development
- Proven track record managing quality events, deviations, CAPA programs, and change control in a clinical or commercial pharmaceutical setting
- Experience supporting or leading regulatory agency inspections (FDA, EMA, or equivalent); experience as lead QA representative during pre-approval inspections preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate Quality Assurance teams in a fast-paced, ambiguous, clinical-stage environment
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex quality and compliance topics clearly to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership
- Willingness to travel to CDMO and laboratory sites domestically and internationally, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a clinical-stage biotech environment scaling quality operations through late-stage development and toward commercialization
- Experience with electronic QMS platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault) and document management systems
- Expertise in both development-phase and pre-commercial-phase quality assurance standards and expectations
LOCATION
Onsite – Brisbane, CA
SALARY RANGE
$228,100 - $252,000
The posted range applies to roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reflects local market conditions. Where an offer lands within that range depends on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical expertise, and how their background aligns with the role’s requirements.
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
- Solutions and results-oriented focus
- Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
About Nurix Therapeutics
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
INTRODUCTION
Lead GMP quality assurance for Nurix's small molecule CMC programs and serve as the primary quality interface with our CDMO partners. You'll be accountable for the quality and timely supply of clinical materials and for inspection readiness, while building and mentoring the QA team as we advance through late-stage development toward commercialization.
Position Description
The Opportunity
- Report to the Senior Vice President, Quality, in a high-visibility role with direct accountability across Quality, CMC, Regulatory Affairs, and external manufacturing partners; operate both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic clinical-stage environment
- Provide strategic quality leadership for CMC development programs, ensuring GMP compliance with FDA, ex-US regulatory authorities, and ICH guidelines across drug substance and drug product development
- Serve as the primary quality interface with CDMOs and contract laboratories, overseeing quality operations including review and approval of deviations, investigations, batch records, lot disposition, technical protocols and reports, methods, and specifications
- Lead and develop a team of Quality Assurance professionals; set clear performance expectations, mentor, and build organizational capability to support pipeline advancement and commercialization readiness
- Drive timely identification, investigation, and resolution of quality events and deviations, and oversee CAPA execution and effectiveness verification to prevent recurrence
- Support the change control process, ensuring changes that affect manufacturing, testing, and regulatory filings are captured, and escalate issues with broad cross-functional impact
- Support regulatory inspection readiness; serve as a quality representative during FDA, EMA, and other agency inspections and develop observation responses
- Contribute to CMC sections of regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs/BLAs) in partnership with Regulatory Affairs, and partner with CMC and Regulatory Affairs to align quality deliverables with pipeline milestones and program timelines
- Support implementation and optimization of the electronic quality management system (eQMS) platform and contribute to system improvement initiatives
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory expectations and industry standards, and translate requirements into practical operational guidance for the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive Quality Assurance experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, with experience in a formal leadership role
- Deep technical expertise in GMP requirements for small molecule drug substances and drug products across clinical development stages
- Demonstrated experience managing CDMO relationships and overseeing quality operations at contract manufacturing and laboratory organizations
- Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211), ICH guidelines (Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11), and EudraLex Volume 4 (GMP), and their practical application to CMC development
- Proven track record managing quality events, deviations, CAPA programs, and change control in a clinical or commercial pharmaceutical setting
- Experience supporting or leading regulatory agency inspections (FDA, EMA, or equivalent); experience as lead QA representative during pre-approval inspections preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate Quality Assurance teams in a fast-paced, ambiguous, clinical-stage environment
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present complex quality and compliance topics clearly to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership
- Willingness to travel to CDMO and laboratory sites domestically and internationally, as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a clinical-stage biotech environment scaling quality operations through late-stage development and toward commercialization
- Experience with electronic QMS platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault) and document management systems
- Expertise in both development-phase and pre-commercial-phase quality assurance standards and expectations
LOCATION
Onsite – Brisbane, CA
SALARY RANGE
$228,100 - $252,000
The posted range applies to roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reflects local market conditions. Where an offer lands within that range depends on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical expertise, and how their background aligns with the role’s requirements.
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
- Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
- Solutions and results-oriented focus
- Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view
About Nurix Therapeutics
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor E-3 visas in California?
Several large and mid-size California biotech and pharma employers have a track record of sponsoring work visas, including E-3 visa applications. Companies such as Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, BioMarin, Pfizer's research sites, and AstraZeneca's California operations regularly hire international talent in scientific and technical roles. Sponsorship willingness varies by role, team, and hiring cycle, so direct confirmation with each employer's HR or talent team is always necessary.
Which cities in California have the most biotech and pharma E-3 sponsorship jobs?
San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area account for the majority of California's biotech and pharma employment. San Diego's Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley precincts are dense with biotech firms, while South San Francisco, Foster City, and the broader Bay Area host headquarters for many of the industry's largest companies. Los Angeles has a smaller but growing life sciences cluster, particularly around Thousand Oaks and the UCLA Health corridor.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
The E-3 visa requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In biotech and pharma, roles that commonly meet this standard include research scientist, bioinformatics analyst, regulatory affairs specialist, clinical research associate, quality assurance engineer, process development scientist, and medical science liaison. General laboratory technician or assistant roles without a degree requirement are less likely to qualify.
How do I find biotech and pharma E-3 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter jobs by visa type, industry, and state to surface California biotech and pharma roles where employers have indicated E-3 sponsorship. Because E-3 eligibility depends on the individual role meeting specialty occupation requirements, reviewing the job description closely and confirming sponsorship willingness with the employer before applying is the most effective approach.
Are there any California-specific or industry-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
California requires employers to file a certified Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before an E-3 can be approved, just as in other states. One California-specific note is that the state has strong worker protection laws, which can affect prevailing wage determinations and posting requirements for LCAs. In biotech and pharma, roles tied to government-funded research or federal contracts may also involve additional compliance layers that can influence the sponsorship process.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 biotech & pharma jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.