Job Description
Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others. Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Quality Engineering (GMP) is responsible for the execution, administration, and continuous facilitation of the Quality Risk Management (QRM) program within GMP operations. This role partners closely with Technical Operations and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed, documented, and managed throughout the product lifecycle. Reporting to the Director, Quality Engineering, this role serves as a key operational leader and subject matter expert for QRM, supporting the deployment of scalable, risk-based approaches across manufacturing, technology transfer, validation, commercial production activities and quality operations. The Senior Manager will work within project teams and governance forums to ensure consistent application of risk management principles, while contributing to inspection readiness, continuous improvement, and overall quality system effectiveness. This position emphasizes hands-on facilitation, cross-functional engagement, and lifecycle oversight of risk, with accountability for program execution and performance, whil