About the job
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. is a rapidly expanding global specialty pharmaceutical company that leverages cutting-edge biotechnologies to discover and deliver innovative medicines across four key therapeutic areas: bone and mineral disorders, intractable hematologic conditions, hematology oncology, and rare diseases. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, we have additional offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario. Our mission is to transform scientific advancements into life-changing therapies for patients who currently lack adequate treatment options.
The Lead Quality Control Planner will play a pivotal role in establishing and operating the Quality Control (QC) organization at our new monoclonal antibody drug substance manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. This position will initially be based in a greenfield environment and will evolve to provide technical leadership throughout the GMP readiness, technology transfer, and facility licensing phases for Phase III and early commercial products. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality Control and Manufacturing operations in accordance with GxP standards and all applicable global, regional, and site-specific procedures within Kyowa Kirin’s Quality Management System.
In this individual contributor role, you will embrace a compassionate, people-oriented approach to your work. You will actively collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive workplace culture, consistently acting in alignment with our core values. Through strong interpersonal skills, you will effectively navigate diverse perspectives, manage relationships with care, and make decisions that serve both individual and team objectives. You will be accountable for delivering results, adapting to challenges, and contributing to our business goals. Taking ownership of your responsibilities, you will act proactively and continuously seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will navigate change with resilience and clarity, remaining flexible in a dynamic environment while prioritizing patient needs.
This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Quality Control.

