Director, Quality Systems and Compliance

About Loyal

Loyal is a clinical-stage veterinary medicine company developing longevity drugs for dogs. Our mission is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.

We're pioneering a new category of veterinary prescription drugs that proactively and preventatively target the underlying drivers of aging, delaying the onset of disease and preserving quality of life as dogs age. We've already made significant progress in our mission to develop the first FDA-approved drugs to extend canine lifespan: as of early 2026 we've completed two of three major FDA review sections for our lead program, LOY-002, and are targeting submission of the third and final section later this year.

Loyal is a well-funded startup with teams of scientists, veterinarians, engineers, operators, and creatives. You'll help us continue on our path of earning FDA approval for the first lifespan extension medicine for any species, and change what's possible for the dogs we love.

About the role

The Director, Quality Systems and Compliance is responsible for building, maintaining and continuously improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and oversight of GxP CSV requirements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies. This role oversees the development, implementation, and management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GxP Policies,  company-wide training programs, GxP computerized systems implementation and maintenance, and quality compliance activities that support operational excellence and regulatory readiness.

Responsible for building and leading cross-functional quality assurance systems across Loyal teams with an emphasis on FDA-CVM regulatory compliance for drug submissions and products. 

Duties/Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS) Administration

• Own the design, administration, and continuous improvement of the electronic QMS, including validation status, user access, workflow configuration, and system health.
• Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve the company’s eQMS in alignment with GxP quality principles.
• Ensure eQMS documentation (e.g., SOPs, forms, work instructions, policies) is current, compliant, and effectively implemented across departments.
• Oversee document control processes, including drafting, reviewing, approving, and archiving quality documents.
• Drive periodic reviews and revisions of quality documents to ensure ongoing compliance and operational relevance.

GxP Computer System Validation (CSV) Oversight

• Own the CSV/CSA program for GxP computerized systems (e.g., QMS, LIMS, eTMF, ERP modules touching GxP data), ensuring systems are validated commensurate with risk and intended use.
• Review and approve validation plans, protocols, and summary reports for new system implementations, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes.
• Ensure GxP systems maintain a validated state through periodic review, change control, and revalidation triggers.
• Partner with IT/GxP Systems and system owners to define validation requirements for new tools and integrations before go-live.
• Ensure computerized system controls support data integrity principles (ALCOA+), including audit trail review, access controls, and electronic signature compliance (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11).

SOP Development and Management

• Identify gaps or new operational areas requiring formalized procedures; determine when new SOPs or updates are needed.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs in collaboration with functional area leaders.
• Ensure SOPs are clear, practical, and aligned with applicable regulations and internal best practices.
• Manage the SOP lifecycle, including version control, obsolescence, and communication of updates.

Training and Compliance

• Administer the company’s training management system, ensuring all staff receive and complete required training on time.
• Develop and implement training programs for onboarding, GxP, SOPs, and compliance topics.
• Track and report training completion metrics and maintain accurate training records.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and continuous improvement opportunities.

Compliance

• Ensure quality systems and practices align with applicable regulations and standards (21 CFR Parts 210/211, 820, ICH Q9/Q10, EU GMP Annex 11/Chapter 7, as applicable).
• Lead internal audit and inspection-readiness programs; support hosting of regulatory inspections and partner audits.
• Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory guidance, tran