Senior Director, Clinical Quality Assurance

About Artiva:

Artiva is clinical-stage, publicly-traded biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies for patients suffering from devastating autoimmune diseases and cancers. Artiva’s lead program, AlloNK®, is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf, non-genetically modified NK cell therapy candidate designed to enhance the antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity effect of monoclonal antibodies to drive B-cell depletion. AlloNK is delivered in the outpatient setting with no required hospitalization.  

AlloNK is currently being evaluated in three ongoing clinical trials for the treatment of B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. This includes two company-sponsored trials, one in systemic lupus erythematosus for patients with or without lupus nephritis, and a basket trial across autoimmune diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis,  Systemic Sclerosis, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Sjögren’s  Disease), as well as an investigator-initiated basket trial in B-cell driven autoimmune diseases. Artiva’s pipeline also includes CAR-NK candidates targeting both solid and hematologic cancers.

Artiva was founded in 2019 as a spin out of GC Cell, formerly GC Lab Cell Corporation, a leading healthcare company in the Republic of Korea, pursuant to a strategic partnership granting Artiva exclusive worldwide rights (excluding Asia, Australia and New Zealand) to GC Cell’s NK cell manufacturing technology and programs. Artiva is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Job Summary:

The Senior Director, Clinical Quality Assurance provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of Artiva’s GCP/GVP quality programs to ensure compliance across global late‑phase clinical trials. This leader ensures the organization is ready for inspections, implements and manages risk-based quality systems, collaborates across departments to advance development programs, and prepares the team for BLA/BIMO milestone achievements. This role requires an experienced Clin QA Senior leader who can build high‑performing teams, influence in a matrixed environment, and anticipate and respond to evolving regulatory expectations.  This position is part of the senior quality team responsible for overall Quality culture and continuous improvement of Artiva’s QMS and compliance.​​

Duties/Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Develop and execute a clinical QA strategic vision aligned to business and program objectives.

Establish and track goals, budgets, headcount plans, and performance metrics for the Clinical QA function.

Provide thought leadership by anticipating regulatory changes, industry trends, and evolving GCP/GVP expectations.

Serve as the senior Clin QA representative on program teams, sub‑teams, and study teams.

Clinical Quality System Ownership & Compliance Oversight

Ensure all GCP/GVP activities meet global regulatory, quality, and compliance standards for late‑phase clinical trials.

Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical quality systems, processes, SOPs, and governance structures and ensure appropriate division and touchpoints with GMP.

Lead creation and execution of a harmonized GCP/GVP SOP roadmap, collaborating closely with Clinical Development and external partners.

Audit & Inspection Management

Lead the design and execution of a risk‑based GCP/GVP audit program covering internal audits, vendor audits, and clinical site audits (routine and for‑cause).

Assess audit findings for impact on subject safety, data integrity, and business operations, and ensure timely CAPA development and closure.

Lead GCP inspection readiness initiatives, including mock BIMO interviews, inspection preparedness plans, and cross‑functional training.

Manage BIMO sponsor inspections and provide oversight/support for CRO inspections.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Data Management, CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to ensure operational compliance.

Review and contribute to key clinical and regulatory documents including INDs, protocols, IBs, BLAs, and other submission‑related materials.

Oversee compliance activities associated with contract laboratories supporting clinical studies.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

Implement and maintain a risk‑based GCP/GVP oversight strategy encompassing trial conduct, site compliance, data integrity, and safety reporting.

Support investigations of site deviations, protocol noncompliance, and GCP violations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, CAPA effectiveness, and proper documentation.

Identify and escalate compliance risks, recommending mitigation plans to Clinical Development and Quality leadership.

Training & Organizational Readiness

Lead or oversee annual GCP training programs across the organization.

Communicate regulatory changes, best practices, and compliance expectations to internal stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop Clinical QA personnel, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Work Location

This position may be performed largely remotely.

Travel Requirements

Approximately 10% travel may be required.

Requirements: 

Education

BS or BA in a scientific discipline required.

Experience

12+ years of US/EU Clinical QA experience in biologics or pharmaceuticals.

5+ years of leadership/supervisory experience.

Experience in cell therapy and autoimmune programs preferred.

Commercialization experience a plus.

Technical Competencies

Extensive experience with regulatory inspections, vendor qualifications, vendor audits, and internal audits.

Expert knowledge of global GCP/GVP regulations including:

CLIA, CLIP, CAP

21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, 320, 812

ICH E6(R2/R3), ICH E8

EU CTR 536/2014, GDPR

Annex 11, Annex 13, ATMP Regulation 1394/2007

Deep understanding of QA expectations for cell therapy clinical trials.

High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Visio, Excel, and Smartsheet.

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrated success leading teams and initiatives in a matrixed environment.

Strong strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, and decision‑making skills.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

In addition to a great culture, we offer:

A beautiful facility 

An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment

Comprehensive benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Group Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week

Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.

If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!