New · posted Oct 25
Genentech · Pharmaceuticals
Senior QA Specialist, CVRM
- Holly Springs, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
We are looking for a highly impactful Senior QA Specialist with a robust risk-based operational focus and a strong compliance mindset. This critical role is essential for guaranteeing the delivery of top-quality products, consistently meeting global regulatory requirements and Roche's stringent internal standards.
In this role, you will be a member of the QA team providing Quality oversight for all manufacturing and warehouse operational activities. You will also provide QA oversight for support functions and directly collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to guarantee strict adherence to quality standards.
This position is a unique opportunity to embed quality into the site's operational design, support a continuous improvement culture, and drive operational excellence in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices, establishing Holly Springs as a center of excellence for aseptic drug product manufacturing.
Two Senior QA Specialist positions are available.
Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina— home to Roche/Genentech's largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing.
The facility's core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028.
Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation.
Join us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant, you will build the future of medicine.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (a Master’s or advanced degree is strongly preferred).
- Minimum of 6–8 years of experience in a GxP environment, with at least 3 years in an operational role within QA Operations, Manufacturing, or MSAT, specifically supporting sterile drug product manufacturing or device assembly.
- Proven expertise in Quality Assurance oversight, including direct responsibility for major deviations, root cause analysis, complex investigations, CAPA effectiveness, and final batch disposition/product release.
- In-depth understanding of global regulatory standards, including EU Annex 1 and FDA/EMA regulations, with demonstrated experience participating in global regulatory inspections.
- Practical experience with GxP digital tools and automated systems (e.g., SAP, MES), with the ability to translate business processes into compliant digital workflows and enforce ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
- Strong mindset for Quality Risk Management (QRM) and Operational Excellence, with experience driving continuous improvement and embedding lean quality practices in high-volume manufacturing.
- Strategic, systems thinker with excellent technical writing skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Relocation Assistance is not available for this role.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Holly Springs, North Carolina is $94,000 - $174,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
What you'll do
- Manufacturing Process Oversight: Provide direct oversight of compounding, filling, visual inspection, device assembly, packaging, clean utility generation and distribution, and warehouse activities, including cleanroom behaviors, sterilization cycles, labeling, serialization, and validation operations.
- Investigations & Deviations: Serve as the QA center of excellence for major investigations, CAPAs, and effectiveness checks. Act as Reviewer and Approver for deviations, leading or supporting complex investigations, determining root causes, and ensuring implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions. Act as a deviation coach and ensure investigations are thorough and robustly documented.
- Compliance & Change Control: Participate in equipment and process risk assessments, review and approve operational change controls, approve process parameter optimizations, minor equipment adjustments, and continuous improvement projects.
- Product Release & Incoming Goods: Perform incoming goods release, intermediate & finished product release, and review of all manufacturing activities. Execute quality evaluations, release holds, and final disposition reviews for outgoing drug product shipments.
- Quality Management: Approve site procedures and drive operational efficiency by regularly evaluating and refining processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Inspection Support: Support inspection readiness, participate during regulatory inspections, and support review/approval of dossier sections.
- Cross-Functional QA Support: Provide QA oversight for sample management, monitor operational metrics, and analyze quality data. Extend QA guidance to support functions, including MSAT, IT/OT, Supply Chain, and Facilities/Engineering.
Pay
$94,000 – $174,600 a year
Employer providedIf you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
Where you'll work
Holly Springs, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · October 25, 2026
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How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 13% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in North Carolina13 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US319 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $94,000 | — | $174,600 |
| North Carolina (middle half) | $106,000 | $122,000 | $134,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $103,250 | $119,000 | $139,000 |
This role: Genentech's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 25, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance8
- Collaboration and leadership7
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Regulatory submissions2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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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.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- European CommissionEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules and annexes
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- Quality13 65%
- Compliance & Safety5 25%
- Regulatory2 10%
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- Senior & Principal17 85%
- Director2 10%
- Manager1 5%
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Senior QA Specialist, CVRM at Genentech
Open until filled. $94K–$175K a year, employer provided.