New · posted Oct 15
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Manager, GCP Quality Assurance
- Remote, Pennsylvania
- Remote
- Full-time
- Manager
Open until filled
The role
This position will be responsible for GCP/Clinical Quality Assurance activities. The primary responsibilities will be to ensure quality and compliance of Madrigal-sponsored clinical trials with applicable GCP regulations, ICH GCP guidelines, Madrigal SOPs, and current industry standards and best practices. This position reports into the Senior Director, GCP Quality
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH.
Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).
Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.
What you need
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Minimum 7 years of experience in clinical quality assurance within the biopharmaceutical or CRO industry, to include auditing of clinical trial vendors, sites and/or TMFs or internal R&D process audits
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a clinical operations role at a CRO or Sponsor, to include management of a study at a cross-functional level
- Experience in inspection preparation and/or supporting health authority/regulatory agency inspections a plus
- Overall qualification by experience to support the responsibilities not limited to those outlined above
- Demonstrated GCP knowledge; GVP/GLP knowledge or certifications a plus
- BS in a scientific or other relevant discipline with equivalent work experience
Key Competencies
- Solid understanding of the cross-functional drug development process, including experience interacting with Operations, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance/Safety, Medical, Statistics/Programming, etc.
- Skilled in developing collaborative internal and external relationships, ideally within a global organization
- Business and Operational acumen to include escalation to management
- Ability to interact with all levels within a global organization
- Experience in using eQMS systems, such as Veeva
Madrigal offers a competitive Total Rewards strategy to attract and retain top talent and is inclusive of base pay, bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible for base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits suite.
All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.
Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans. We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings. In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family. The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted through our Madrigal Careers site.
Please be aware that we have received reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Hiring Managers, seeking to engage with job candidates through fraudulent online advertisements or job posting sites. These unauthorized individuals are using Madrigal’s name and logo in an attempt to solicit up-front fees and obtain personal information from interested job candidates. Please know that Madrigal does not conduct interviews via text or in chat rooms; conduct interviews via Skype, RingCentral or solely via telephone; charge candidates an advance fee of any kind (e.g., fees for purchasing equipment); nor does it offer positions of employment without undergoing a thorough recruiting process.
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What you'll do
Strategy, Compliance and Oversight
- May develop, implement, and/or maintain clinical quality systems and processes to ensure compliance with ICH GCP, FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements
- Ensure R&D clinical trial activities are compliant with ICH and applicable country regulations and guidelines and industry standards and best practices
- Align organization to ICH in implementing a quality culture from the outset of clinical trials to promote patient safety and data integrity
- Apply a risk-based approach by working collaboratively cross-functionally to ensure compliance
- Attend routine internal and external clinical study team and ad hoc calls in support of ongoing quality oversight
- Inform and escalate to management in real-time and/or during routine updates, as appropriate
Vendor and External Partner Quality Management
- Engage partnership with external clinical trial vendors via adherence to Quality Agreements and routine meetings; may review Quality Agreements
- Onboard, coordinate and/or manage services provided by external quality auditing partners (planning to closeout)
- Assure through Qualification audits and oversight activities that clinical trial vendors are operating in compliance with all applicable procedures, study documents, regulations/guidelines
- Review CDAs, MSAs or contract/Work Orders
- Conduct or manage internal/external audits (clinical trial vendor, site, TMF, document, internal process) and prepare or review audit reports
Quality Events, CAPAs, and eQMS Management
- Lead reviews, manage documentation, track and/or follow-up on Observations/Findings, CAPAs, Quality Event investigations, deviations, etc. through to closure
- May lead quality investigations (QEs), including potential Serious Breach, Fraud/Misconduct, etc.
- Support use of the eQMS via data entry/document upload of quality activities (audits, Findings/Observations and responses, inspections, CAPAs, SOP Deviations and updates, QEs/Investigations)
- Perform/manage SOP reviews or updates, contribute to the annual audit plan and provide input (including metrics) to prepare for Quality Management Reviews
Clinical Documentation and Process Improvement
- Review key clinical program or study documents, such as IBs, Protocols/Amendments, Consents, TMF Plans
- May coordinate or manage inspection readiness activities across R&D functions; provide support during global agency inspections
- Conduct or lead other tasks in support of GCP/Clinical Quality activities, including departmental process improvements
- Stay abreast of applicable global regulations, guidance’s, and industry best practices
- May manage studies across compounds/therapeutic area programs
- Provide mentorship to other team members, as applicable
Pay and benefits
$147,000 – $180,000 a year
Employer providedBase salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position, applicable to all candidates, is $147,000 - $180,000 per year. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.
Base salary, bonus and equity
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesMadrigal Pharmaceuticals's statements, word for word
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].
Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Madrigal. Madrigal will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Madrigal will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Madrigal and the agency has been established.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 7% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in Pennsylvania9 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US105 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $147,000 | — | $180,000 |
| Pennsylvania (middle half) | $139,500 | $145,000 | $163,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $126,000 | $153,000 | $167,500 |
This role: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Madrigal's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 42 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance15
- Collaboration and leadership12
- Documentation and SOPs8
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Data and digital systems3
- Validation and qualification2
- Regulatory submissions2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studies
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
Company hiring pulse
Madrigal on Regulatory Jobs
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- Open roles
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By discipline
- Quality3 60%
- Regulatory2 40%
By level
- Director4 80%
- Manager1 20%
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Senior Manager, GCP Quality Assurance at Madrigal
Open until filled. $147K–$180K a year, employer provided.