Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in Massachusetts

Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Greater Boston area, the Route 128 corridor, and Cambridge, where companies like Biogen, Takeda, and Sanofi Genzyme maintain major operations. Demand is strongest in GCP compliance, clinical trial oversight, and regulatory submissions quality, reflecting the state's dense concentration of biopharma and medical device firms. Massachusetts is among the most active markets in the country for this role, with openings at every seniority level within the director track. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top employerBristol Myers Squibb
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring48
Work type49% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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A.W. Chesterton Company
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
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A.W. Chesterton Company
New 4h ago
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
A.W. Chesterton Company
Groveland, Massachusetts
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$140k - $155k/yr
ISO certification process
1,001-5,000

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MES Solutions
Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Supervisor
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MES Solutions
New 12h ago
Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator - Supervisor
MES Solutions
Norwood, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Growth Marketing
$85k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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The Guild for Human Services
Quality Assurance Specialist
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The Guild for Human Services
New 21h ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
The Guild for Human Services
Concord, Massachusetts
Data Analytics
Data Science
Property Management
$50k - $55k/yr
Bachelor's degree in counseling
501-1,000

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Director of Nursing (DON) / Quality Assurance Director
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Director of Nursing (DON) / Quality Assurance Director
Guaranteed Home Health Care Services DBA Always a Step Beyond
Andover, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Hologic
Clinical QA Specialist
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Hologic
Added 1d ago
Clinical QA Specialist
Hologic
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Human Resources
$85k - $133k/yr
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
16 jobs
Devens
12 jobs
Marlborough
9 jobs
Norwood
8 jobs
Waltham
7 jobs
Cambridge
7 jobs
Andover
3 jobs
Mansfield
3 jobs
Watertown
3 jobs

Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb7 open roles
MES Solutions
MES Solutions5 open roles
Beam Therapeutics
Beam Therapeutics3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
  • Medical Devices9
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Food & Beverage4
  • Technology & Software4

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related clinical field
  • Minimum seven to ten years of quality assurance experience in clinical research or biopharma
  • Deep working knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP standards
  • Demonstrated experience leading QA audits, CAPA programs, and inspection readiness activities
  • Prior people management experience leading QA teams or cross-functional quality initiatives
  • Familiarity with electronic quality management systems such as Veeva Vault or MasterControl

Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a associate director clinical quality assurance in Massachusetts?

The path to this role in Massachusetts typically begins with a bachelor's or advanced degree in a life sciences field, followed by progressive experience in GCP or GMP quality assurance at a biopharma, biotech, or medical device company. There is no state-issued license specific to this role, but many Massachusetts employers expect candidates to hold or actively pursue credentials such as the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor. Building experience through QA specialist or manager roles at Massachusetts-based companies, then taking on audit leadership and CAPA ownership, is the standard career trajectory.

Which companies hire associate director clinical quality assurances in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring associate director clinical quality assurances in Massachusetts include Bristol Myers Squibb, MES Solutions, and Beam Therapeutics, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Massachusetts's dense biopharma and medical device ecosystem means openings appear consistently across established multinationals and mid-size clinical-stage companies alike.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most associate director clinical quality assurance jobs?

The cities with the most associate director clinical quality assurance openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Devens, and Marlborough. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their concentration of biopharma headquarters and major academic medical centers, while suburban Route 128 corridor cities attract openings from large clinical operations and device manufacturers that have expanded outside the urban core.

Are there remote associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since a significant portion of the work involves document review, audit management, and cross-functional oversight that can be performed remotely. About 51% of associate director clinical quality assurance openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a post-pandemic shift among Massachusetts biopharma employers. Inspection readiness and on-site audit support tend to remain the parts of the role most anchored to a physical location.

How can I get hired as a associate director clinical quality assurance in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a QA associate or clinical quality specialist role at a Massachusetts biopharma or CRO, then building toward manager-level ownership of audits and CAPA processes. Large Massachusetts employers such as Biogen, Takeda, and Sanofi Genzyme run structured associate programs and regularly hire from adjacent roles like clinical operations coordinator, regulatory affairs associate, or document control specialist. Earning an ASQ quality credential or completing a GCP certification strengthens candidates coming from adjacent functions and signals readiness for the compliance demands of the associate director level.

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

You can find and apply to associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers actively hiring for this role. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target area, and apply directly.

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