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# Executive Director, Quality Control at Revance 

- **Company:** Revance 
- **Location:** Newark, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** http://www.revance.com/careers/job-listings/?gh_jid=8765814002

## Job description

Job Summary:

The Executive Director of Quality Control will be responsible for all aspects of quality control from drug development through commercialization, including the manufacture of clinical products, conduct of clinical trials, oversight of GCP and GLP CROs, and the manufacture/distribution of commercial products globally. This role will also be responsible for leading science-driven, phase appropriate analytical development to support clinical programs to commercial registration and post approval improvements both internally and at third party contractors

This position is a broad-based, strategic position requiring a true quality approach to assessing data and problem solving in accordance with applicable global Gx P regulations.

Essential Duties:

- Serve as the primary Quality Control (QC)Analytical and Microbiology liaison of the company to US FDA and external US agencies and ensure Revance is appropriately represented in QC matters.
- Develop resourcing strategies, allocate budget for department to meet company objectives and efficient operations
- Establish, maintain and improve all processes within the Microbiology and Analytical Laboratories for both internal and externally tested biological products. QC Accountability may extend to other GxP regulated products within Revance (Rx, OTC, medical devices).
- Provide strategic direction for QC analytical and microbiology functions, including environmental monitoring.
- Oversee quality control operations to assure compliance with quality systems, data integrity requirements, and all applicable regulations.
- Provide guidance for phase appropriate in-process, release, and shelf-life specification establishment and lead review/approval in compliance with applicable global guidance and regulations.
- Co-lead with analytical development the development, validation, deployment and management of analytical methods ensuring compliance with applicable ICH guidelines and global regulations.
- Oversee drug substance, bulk drug product, and finished product manufacturing and packaging, QC release and stability testing, and final lot disposition.
- Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, GCPs and GDPs.
- Interact regularly with contract manufacturers and contract testing laboratories.
- Establish and adhere to all quality agreements.
- Provide support for regulatory submissions.
- Manage regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA), and state board health inspections.
- Provide quality support for adverse events and complaints.
- Chair Senior Management review of quality control metrics.
- Build, coach, mentor and ensure appropriate management development for key personnel in his/her department

## EDUCATION

Minimum required:

- Bachelor of Science degree in sciences/engineering with at least 15 years of related experience

OR:

- D. in relevant scientific discipline such as biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field with at least 5 years of related experience.

## EXPERIENCE

- 15+ years of progressive experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- 5+ years in related field at a senior level and leadership position.

## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Minimum required:

- Global GxP regulatory experience.
- Respected senior development executive in the bio-pharmaceutical field
- Have a strong record of accomplishment in quality, as demonstrated by successful regulatory approvals of drug candidates under his/her responsibility during development.
- Be able to develop/communicate a compelling vision/ sense of purpose for the function/organization and work collaboratively to formulate long-range and mid-term strategies.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be a self-confident, proactive, influential and decisive leader who has the talent to engage other company managers and external affiliations in productive collaborations.
- Experience developing and organizing a budget.
- Broad experience in analytical sciences supporting late stage and commercial products.
- Strong strategic sense and communication skills with authorities.
- Proven track record with a number of successful marketing applications.
- Experience in development of biological assays.
- Working knowledge of statistics.

Preferred:

- Experience with JMP statistical software
- Experience with cell-based potency assays

Company Summary:

Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company’s vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance’s award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists. For more information about Revance, please visit us at www.revance.com.

What Revance invests in you:

- Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
- Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
- Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”

Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

## About Revance 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Revance is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing innovative products in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Laboratories.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Crown Laboratories, Inc. in August 2024)
- **Headquarters**: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (IPO in 2014)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology, Medical Aesthetics, Dermatology, Therapeutics
- **Target customers**: B2B (physicians, aesthetic practices, clinics), B2C (consumers via providers)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Science-powered innovation creates possibilities” – focused on offering diverse products in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics that care for individuals across generations.

## Products & Services
- **Aesthetics Portfolio**: Injectable neuromodulators (e.g., Daxxify™ for glabellar lines), dermal fillers, and other aesthetic treatments.
- **Consumer Skincare**: Over-the-counter skincare products leveraging the company’s proprietary peptide technology.
- **Therapeutics Pipeline**: Development of botulinum toxin-based therapies for therapeutic indications (e.g., cervical dystonia, other movement disorders).
- **HintMD (acquired)**: A financial technology platform for aesthetic practices, offering membership and payment solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Crown Laboratories for $924 million in August 2024. Prior to acquisition, market cap was ~$992 million (as of mid-2024).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue $234 million (latest available); Total Funding Raised ~$1.66 billion (including post-IPO equity and debt).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Crown Laboratories (parent company), Athyrium Capital Management (led $300M post-IPO debt round), Essex Woodlands Healthcare Partners (led Series D).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 17.1% YoY to 545 employees; active job postings up 550% YoY; expanded international presence to 11 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Peptide Technology**: Differentiated formulation of botulinum toxin (Daxxify) with a potentially longer duration of effect compared to competitors.
- **Integrated Platform**: Combination of aesthetic products, skincare, and fintech for practices (HintMD) creates a comprehensive offering.
- **Established Commercial Footprint**: Sales force and relationships with thousands of aesthetic providers in the U.S. and internationally.

## Strategic Focus
- **Integration with Crown Laboratories**: Leveraging Crown’s global infrastructure and resources to accelerate growth and expand product reach.
- **Pipeline Expansion**: Advancing next-generation formulations and therapeutic indications for botulinum toxin.
- **Digital & Fintech**: Growing HintMD to help practices improve patient loyalty and revenue cycle management.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes speed, authenticity, audacity, grit, and empathy. Described as collaborative, innovative, and inclusive.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health support, 401k match, education assistance, generous PTO, paid holidays, volunteer days, and product perks.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office presence based on role; headquarters in Nashville with multiple U.S. and international offices.
- **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly growing company (17% headcount increase) with a focus on employee development and empowerment.
- **Employee Ratings**: 3.3/5 on LinkedIn (164 reviews), with compensation rated 3.7/5 and culture 3.3/5.

## Sources
1. [revance.com](https://www.revance.com/)
2. [revance.com/careers](https://www.revance.com/careers)
3. [revance.com/careers/culture](https://www.revance.com/careers/culture/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/revance](https://www.linkedin.com/company/revance)

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