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Title: Sr. Compliance Associate
Date: Jun 17, 2026
Location: Billerica, MA
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)
Job Summary
The Sr. Associate, Compliance is responsible for overseeing vendor management and ensuring supplier quality compliance, while also providing scientific and technical support for quality investigations, including OOS, OOT, and product quality complaints. This role drives effective root cause analysis, timely closure of investigations, and adherence to GLP, cGMP, and Quality Management System (QMS) standards. The individual manages and enhances electronic quality systems (eQMS), including TrackWise, supports cross-functional collaboration for investigation and documentation activities, and leads initiatives to improve QMS efficiency and compliance. Additionally, the role includes analyzing quality data and trends, preparing Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs), and presenting quality metrics and risk assessments to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Area Of Responsibility
- Review and assess vendor SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) and ensure effective follow-up.
- Ensure vendor-supplied products comply with regulatory and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with approved vendors.
- Evaluate new vendor capabilities, conduct onboarding interviews, and communicate expectations and compliance requirements.
- Establish performance standards and continuously evaluate vendor performance.
- Identify opportunities to enhance and optimize vendor management programs.
- Support vendor selection initiatives to ensure engagement with qualified and compliant suppliers.
- Support and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely documentation, root cause analysis, and QA closure of Stage II OOS investigations and OOT investigations.
- Work directly on technical investigations relating to Product Quality Complaints.
- Provide verbal and written responses/resolutions to customers regarding product quality complaints or product inquiries.
- Participate in other quality investigations and risk assessments as requested to perform review of documents, processes, testing, etc.
- Plan and coordinate routine and non-routine projects requiring independent judgment, evaluation and selection of compliant scientific techniques.
- Perform statistical analysis of critical attributes and trending of QMS events for each commercial product and provide a scientific rationale for the outcome of the conclusion presented in the APQR.
- Prepare Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) report for each commercial product as per predefined timeline.
- Compile and report on Quality metrics at monthly Quality meetings, creating presentation materials to identify trends, quality and compliance risks, and make recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and training, as applicable.
- Manage electronic Quality Management System (TrackWise).
- Implement electronic Quality Systems, such as eQMS, EDMS, and LMS, providing procedures and training for employees to effectively use the electronic Quality Systems.
- Develop presentation monthly for QRB meeting based on eQMS, Quality Matrix and Monthly Quality investigation Board (QIB) meeting.
- Follow up with stakeholders for timely closures of all open QMS documents and update TW accordingly. Finally, present the status/findings to QRB meetings.
- Drive projects to improve the QMS for compliance through Trackwise (TW), efficiency, or corporate needs.
- Author/revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Title: Sr. Compliance Associate
Date: Jun 17, 2026
Location: Billerica, MA
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)
Job Summary
The Sr. Associate, Compliance is responsible for overseeing vendor management and ensuring supplier quality compliance, while also providing scientific and technical support for quality investigations, including OOS, OOT, and product quality complaints. This role drives effective root cause analysis, timely closure of investigations, and adherence to GLP, cGMP, and Quality Management System (QMS) standards. The individual manages and enhances electronic quality systems (eQMS), including TrackWise, supports cross-functional collaboration for investigation and documentation activities, and leads initiatives to improve QMS efficiency and compliance. Additionally, the role includes analyzing quality data and trends, preparing Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQRs), and presenting quality metrics and risk assessments to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Area Of Responsibility
- Review and assess vendor SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) and ensure effective follow-up.
- Ensure vendor-supplied products comply with regulatory and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with approved vendors.
- Evaluate new vendor capabilities, conduct onboarding interviews, and communicate expectations and compliance requirements.
- Establish performance standards and continuously evaluate vendor performance.
- Identify opportunities to enhance and optimize vendor management programs.
- Support vendor selection initiatives to ensure engagement with qualified and compliant suppliers.
- Support and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure timely documentation, root cause analysis, and QA closure of Stage II OOS investigations and OOT investigations.
- Work directly on technical investigations relating to Product Quality Complaints.
- Provide verbal and written responses/resolutions to customers regarding product quality complaints or product inquiries.
- Participate in other quality investigations and risk assessments as requested to perform review of documents, processes, testing, etc.
- Plan and coordinate routine and non-routine projects requiring independent judgment, evaluation and selection of compliant scientific techniques.
- Perform statistical analysis of critical attributes and trending of QMS events for each commercial product and provide a scientific rationale for the outcome of the conclusion presented in the APQR.
- Prepare Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) report for each commercial product as per predefined timeline.
- Compile and report on Quality metrics at monthly Quality meetings, creating presentation materials to identify trends, quality and compliance risks, and make recommendations for changes to processes, procedures, and training, as applicable.
- Manage electronic Quality Management System (TrackWise).
- Implement electronic Quality Systems, such as eQMS, EDMS, and LMS, providing procedures and training for employees to effectively use the electronic Quality Systems.
- Develop presentation monthly for QRB meeting based on eQMS, Quality Matrix and Monthly Quality investigation Board (QIB) meeting.
- Follow up with stakeholders for timely closures of all open QMS documents and update TW accordingly. Finally, present the status/findings to QRB meetings.
- Drive projects to improve the QMS for compliance through Trackwise (TW), efficiency, or corporate needs.
- Author/revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot94
- Goldman Sachs84
- JPMorganChase84
- M&T Bank62
- CVS Health59
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services764
- Banking & Financial Services546
- Investment & Asset Management476
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals446
- Technology & Software385
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FINRA, HIPAA, or SOX
- Experience drafting compliance policies, procedures, or risk assessments
- Proficiency with compliance management systems or GRC software platforms
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory reporting and documentation
- Relevant certification such as CCEP, CAMS, or CRCM preferred or required
Tips for Your Compliance Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulation
Compliance associate job postings often specify a regulatory framework, such as FINRA, HIPAA, or GDPR. Mirror that exact language on your resume rather than listing generic compliance experience, so your application clears automated screening tools that filter for specific regulatory keywords.
Earn a recognized entry-level certification first
Certifications like the CRCM, CCEP, or CAMS signal to hiring managers that you understand compliance frameworks beyond textbook theory. Even one certification distinguishes your application from candidates who list only coursework or internship hours with no credentialing to back it up.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compliance associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industries with active examination cycles
Banks, broker-dealers, and health insurers face recurring regulatory examinations, which drives steady compliance hiring year-round. Filtering your search by these industries increases your odds of landing in a team that is actively building headcount rather than backfilling a single vacancy.
Demonstrate how you handled a gray-area situation
Compliance interviewers routinely ask behavioral questions about situations where the rule did not clearly apply. Prepare two or three specific examples from internships, coursework projects, or prior roles where you identified ambiguity, escalated appropriately, and documented your reasoning clearly.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When evaluating an offer, ask which business lines you will cover and whether you will sit on examination response teams. Broader scope and direct regulator interaction accelerate your career faster than a slightly higher starting salary at a narrower role.
Compliance Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compliance associates?
The companies hiring the most compliance associates right now include Jobot, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services firms and large health systems consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many compliance associate jobs are remote?
About 26% of compliance associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability varying considerably by industry. Data privacy, third-party vendor compliance, and policy writing roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require direct interaction with examiners or regulated business units are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a compliance associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, law, accounting, or business administration, then build foundational knowledge of at least one regulatory framework relevant to your target industry, such as FINRA rules for financial services or HIPAA for healthcare. Pursue an entry-level certification like the CCEP or CAMS to validate your expertise. Internships, paralegal roles, or audit positions that involve regulatory documentation provide the practical exposure most hiring managers expect before your first full-time compliance role.
Can you get a compliance associate job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire compliance associates directly from internships, audit rotations, or paralegal backgrounds, particularly when candidates hold a relevant certification. Emphasize any experience involving policy review, documentation, or regulatory research, even from academic projects or volunteer work. Smaller companies and startups in fintech or healthtech frequently hire candidates without years of dedicated compliance experience if you can demonstrate analytical rigor and attention to procedural detail.
What does the compliance associate interview process look like?
Most compliance associate interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your regulatory background and industry familiarity, followed by a hiring manager interview that combines behavioral questions with scenario-based questions about how you would handle a specific compliance issue. Some employers add a written exercise, such as drafting a brief policy memo or summarizing a regulatory update. Final rounds often include a panel with legal or risk team members who probe your judgment on gray-area situations.
Where can I find and apply to compliance associate jobs?
You can find and apply to compliance associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated continuously, so checking back regularly ensures you see new postings as they are added.
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