Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs

Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance jobs are open across biopharma, medical devices, contract research organizations, and health systems, from senior manager to VP level, with specializations in GCP oversight, regulatory submissions, and CAPA management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles3,099+
Top stateTexas
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type68% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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MES Solutions
Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Supervisor
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MES Solutions
New 9m ago
Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Supervisor
MES Solutions
Norwood, Massachusetts
Quality Control
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$85k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
High School

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Tech Army
Quality Assurance Analyst
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Tech Army
New 1h ago
Quality Assurance Analyst
Tech Army
Tallahassee, Florida
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Business Analysis
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Atkore
Quality Assurance Inspector Lead
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Atkore
New 1h ago
Quality Assurance Inspector Lead
Atkore
Pendleton, Oregon
Quality Control
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$35/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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AST SpaceMobile
Quality Assurance Inspector II
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AST SpaceMobile
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Quality Assurance Inspector II
AST SpaceMobile
Dallas, Texas
Quality Control
On-Site
High School

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RE/SPEC Inc
Software Quality Assurance Engineer III
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RE/SPEC Inc
New 2h ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer III
RE/SPEC Inc
Boise, Idaho
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None
201-500

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Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion
    Food Lion74
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
    Bristol Myers Squibb19
  • Amcor
    Amcor15
  • Publix
    Publix15
  • Amazon
    Amazon15

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals115
  • Consulting & Professional Services108
  • Technology & Software74
  • Healthcare & Medical Services74
  • Manufacturing65

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate director clinical quality assurance jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences plus at least eight years of clinical quality assurance experience
  • Direct experience with FDA GCP regulations, ICH E6 guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
  • Demonstrated leadership of internal and vendor audits across clinical trial phases
  • Hands-on CAPA management including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification
  • Experience supporting or preparing for FDA, EMA, or other regulatory inspections
  • Proficiency with electronic quality management systems such as Veeva Vault QualityDocs or TrackWise

Tips for Your Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Job Search

Tailor your resume to GCP audit depth

Hiring managers at this level want to see the scope of your audit programs, not just that you've conducted audits. Quantify the number of sites audited, therapeutic areas covered, and any inspection readiness work you led for FDA or EMA reviews.

Highlight CAPA ownership across the lifecycle

Many candidates list CAPA experience but don't show closure rates or systemic issue resolution. Describe specific CAPA programs you owned from root cause analysis through effectiveness checks, especially cases tied to a Warning Letter or 483 response.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate director clinical quality assurance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by development phase focus

Job descriptions for this role vary significantly depending on whether the company runs Phase I through IV trials or focuses on a single phase. Filter your search by pipeline stage so your application materials align with the sponsor's actual trial complexity and regulatory exposure.

Prepare a case study for your panel interview

Panel interviews for this role routinely include a hypothetical: a critical audit finding, a SOP gap, or a data integrity issue. Walk the hiring team through how you identified the problem, escalated appropriately, and drove resolution without using the word 'ensured.'

Negotiate scope into your offer discussion

Beyond compensation, confirm whether the role includes direct oversight of QA staff, vendor qualification authority, and executive reporting lines. These structural details affect your actual decision-making power and should be clarified before you accept any offer.

Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate director clinical quality assurances?

The most active employers for associate director clinical quality assurances right now are Food Lion, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Amcor, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Biopharma sponsors and large contract research organizations tend to post the highest volume of these roles.

How many associate director clinical quality assurance jobs are remote?

About 32% of associate director clinical quality assurance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making it one of the more flexible director-level clinical roles. Remote opportunities are most concentrated in GCP oversight, SOP governance, and inspection readiness functions where on-site presence at a manufacturing facility is not required.

How do you become an associate director clinical quality assurance?

Most professionals reach this level by building a foundation in clinical operations or quality assurance at a sponsor or CRO, then progressively taking on audit program ownership, direct reports, and cross-functional project leadership. Gaining hands-on experience with regulatory inspections, CAPA governance, and vendor qualification strengthens the transition from senior manager to associate director, and a certification such as RQAP-GCP or ASQ CQA can reinforce your credentials.

Can you get an associate director clinical quality assurance role with limited leadership experience?

Moving into this role without prior people management is possible if you can demonstrate equivalent accountability, such as leading a QA workstream, managing vendor oversight programs, or serving as the primary QA contact on a registration trial. Employers hiring from contributor roles typically look for a clear record of cross-functional influence and the ability to present quality risk assessments to senior stakeholders independently.

What does the associate director clinical quality assurance interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a recruiter screen focused on your audit background and regulatory exposure, followed by a hiring manager conversation that digs into specific inspection or CAPA scenarios you've handled. Later rounds usually involve a panel with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, or VP-level quality leadership, and many companies include a case study or presentation component where you walk through how you'd address a quality event or build out an audit plan.

Where can I find and apply to associate director clinical quality assurance jobs?

You can find and apply to associate director clinical quality assurance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target companies, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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