Director of Quality Control — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job overview

The Director of Quality Control role is onsite in Sacramento, California. Pay is $200,000–$245,000 annually, based on experience. Nivagen Pharmaceuticals develops and manufactures affordable generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products, including sterile products such as vials, pre-filled syringes, and IV bags. The director leads quality control operations and laboratory strategy to ensure compliant, reliable testing and timely product release. The role oversees laboratory teams and quality systems, supports regulatory inspections, and drives continuous improvement across testing and stability programs.

What you'll do

• Lead QC teams and develop managers and analysts
• direct laboratory operations and testing
• oversee equipment qualification and calibration, sample management, and investigations
• ensure cGMP and regulatory compliance
• lead inspections and audits
• oversee method lifecycle and stability studies
• track quality metrics and continuous improvement
• collaborate with QA, manufacturing, regulatory, supply chain, and R&D.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sacramento ca

director of quality control

pharmaceutical manufacturing

quality control

cgmp

fda/ema

laboratory leadership

sterile products

$200k–$245k

nivagen pharmaceuticals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $200,000–$245,000 annual pay range
• yearly bonus eligibility
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off.

Why this role

Leadership across chemistry, microbiology, stability, raw materials, and in-process testing; sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing; 10+ years of QC experience and 5+ years of GMP laboratory leadership required.

About the employer

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.