Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality (GxP)
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. · South San Francisco, CA
Posted 20 days ago · $351K – $388K
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 50% of Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality at Pliant will lead the regulatory and quality functions for the company's oncology programs, particularly overseeing strategies and execution for early-phase clinical trials. This role involves direct interaction with the FDA and other health authorities, managing regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance while fostering a high-performing team culture. The position requires hands-on leadership in developing regulatory strategies, quality management systems, and maintaining relationships with external partners.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
- 15+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- 8+ years of leadership/management experience at a senior level
- Experience leading the preparation and submission of INDs/CTAs
- Direct experience serving as primary agency contact with FDA and global health authorities
- Knowledge of GLP, GCP, GVP and GMP requirements
Nice to have
- Experience with small molecule and/or targeted therapy development programs
- Experience building or scaling a Regulatory and Quality function
- Experience in an organization transitioning from Phase 1b/2 to late-stage development
What you get
- Annual base salary of $351K – $388K
- Compensation package includes benefits, equity, and annual target bonus
Worth weighing
- Hybrid position requiring 3 days/week onsite in South San Francisco
- Role involves significant responsibility and accountability in a lean team structure typical of a Phase 1/2 company
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