Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in Oregon
Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Hillsboro, and Lake Oswego, where life sciences and medical device companies maintain major operations alongside established health systems. Employers like Nike's corporate health division, Intel's site health operations, and Providence Health and Services have lasting presences in the state and regularly hire at this senior QA leadership level. The most in-demand specialties are GCP compliance oversight, clinical trial quality systems, and regulatory affairs integration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Assurance Lead
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to be based out of Pendleton Plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for monitoring operations to ensure products are being produced according to standards. They review specifications, oversee processes, and identify defects in goods and materials. Some quality control inspectors make suggestions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of machines and operations. They will also be responsible for supervising a small team.
What you’ll do:
Quality Assurance Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead investigation of customer complaints and non-conforming parts in the process.
- Manage Plant calibration system (quality equipment).
- Lead cross-functional team troubleshooting and problem-solving meetings aiming for the resolution of customer complaints, audit failures, and in-process failures.
- Run required tests such as dimensional, impact, burst, crush, and any other pertinent or requested test.
- Ensure all records of audits, tests, and quality requirements are kept and available at any time.
- Review reports, test results, and documents generated by Quality Inspectors.
- Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, investigate, and take corrective action, make recommendations on preventative measures, and document findings.
- Provide guidance and train employees on QA processes and standards.
- Able to collaborate with various internal departments to cooperatively meet the company’s Quality Control goals.
- Ability to read and understand QC forms and production standards. Use measuring tools such as micrometers, OD tapes, and tape measures.
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ Years of previous experience in QA.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
- Must be adaptable to changes.
- Metrology.
- The employee will be required to focus on reading/evaluating documents and is expected to have great attention to detail.
- Quality previous experiences are mandatory.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- You will be immersed and understand the Atkore safety culture and Values.
- You will have completed any required trainings.
- Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.
Who we are:
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $35 an hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Quality Assurance Lead
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Lead to be based out of Pendleton Plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for monitoring operations to ensure products are being produced according to standards. They review specifications, oversee processes, and identify defects in goods and materials. Some quality control inspectors make suggestions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of machines and operations. They will also be responsible for supervising a small team.
What you’ll do:
Quality Assurance Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead investigation of customer complaints and non-conforming parts in the process.
- Manage Plant calibration system (quality equipment).
- Lead cross-functional team troubleshooting and problem-solving meetings aiming for the resolution of customer complaints, audit failures, and in-process failures.
- Run required tests such as dimensional, impact, burst, crush, and any other pertinent or requested test.
- Ensure all records of audits, tests, and quality requirements are kept and available at any time.
- Review reports, test results, and documents generated by Quality Inspectors.
- Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, investigate, and take corrective action, make recommendations on preventative measures, and document findings.
- Provide guidance and train employees on QA processes and standards.
- Able to collaborate with various internal departments to cooperatively meet the company’s Quality Control goals.
- Ability to read and understand QC forms and production standards. Use measuring tools such as micrometers, OD tapes, and tape measures.
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ Years of previous experience in QA.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good understanding of basic math required for quick and accurate counting and calculations.
- Must be adaptable to changes.
- Metrology.
- The employee will be required to focus on reading/evaluating documents and is expected to have great attention to detail.
- Quality previous experiences are mandatory.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- You will be immersed and understand the Atkore safety culture and Values.
- You will have completed any required trainings.
- Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.
Who we are:
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $35 an hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director clinical quality assurance jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field required
- Minimum seven years of clinical quality assurance experience with at least three in leadership
- Deep working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing CAPA systems, audits, and quality management system documentation
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional QA teams and influence without direct authority
- Proficiency with electronic quality management systems such as Veeva Vault or MasterControl
Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a associate director clinical quality assurance in Oregon?
Most candidates reach this level by combining a degree in a life sciences or healthcare field with progressive experience in clinical quality roles. Oregon does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical QA leadership, but employers in Portland and the broader metro consistently expect a strong GCP audit background and familiarity with FDA inspection readiness. Credentials like ASQ's Certified Quality Auditor or an advanced degree in regulatory affairs strengthen a candidate's profile considerably in Oregon's competitive life sciences market.
Which companies hire associate director clinical quality assurances in Oregon?
Oregon associate director clinical quality assurance roles are posted by Providence, AAON, and Lonza and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oregon's concentration of medical device firms in the Portland metro and large integrated health systems across the state means openings appear across both industry and provider settings.
Which Oregon cities have the most associate director clinical quality assurance jobs?
Portland, Bend, and Salem have the most associate director clinical quality assurance openings in Oregon. Portland anchors most of the demand given its density of biotech, medical device, and large health system employers, while Hillsboro draws openings tied to semiconductor and technology-adjacent health operations, and Lake Oswego and Beaverton capture roles from regional life sciences firms headquartered in the southwest Portland corridor.
Are there remote associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because associate director clinical quality assurance work focuses heavily on documentation oversight, audit coordination, and regulatory strategy rather than hands-on patient or lab work. About 13% of associate director clinical quality assurance openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of QA leadership. The most remote-friendly segments are SOP development, CAPA management, and regulatory submission support.
How can I get hired as a associate director clinical quality assurance in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a clinical research coordinator or quality specialist role at one of Oregon's large health systems or contract research organizations, such as those affiliated with Oregon Health and Science University or OHSU's research enterprise. Moving from a CRA, regulatory affairs coordinator, or clinical data associate position into a QA specialist role builds the audit and compliance foundation employers look for. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor credential while in an entry-level QA role signals readiness for leadership tracks at Oregon's medical device and biopharma employers.
Where can I find and apply to associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across health systems, life sciences companies, and medical device employers. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience level and specialty area.
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