Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Boston are active across the Seaport District, Kendall Square, and the Longwood Medical Area, with strong demand in biotech, medtech, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, PwC, and 10Beauty. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description
General Summary:
The Manufacturing Process & Technical Quality Associate Director provides end-to-end l quality oversight for cell and gene therapy programs across clinical development, commercialization, product launch, and post-approval lifecycle management. The role is responsible for establishing product quality standards for both established and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices, and proactively identifying and mitigating product quality risks throughout the product lifecycle and end to end patient journey.
This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality stakeholders to support program execution and governance, ensuring business, regulatory, quality, and operational objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and product quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Process Lifecycle Management
Serve as a Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product and process lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and Vertex Quality Management System (QMS) including personalized medicine requirements.
Lead QA review and approval of stage-gate deliverables, process development activities, technology transfers, process validations, and new product introductions across the product lifecycle.
Drive the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and compliance frameworks, standards, and strategies to ensure products and processes remain aligned with evolving regulatory and industry CGT expectations.
Partner with Development, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions to support continuous improvement initiatives throughout development to commercialization.
Support preparation and review of process-related specifications, development reports, validation documentation, and regulatory submissions, including responses to Health Authority inquiries.
Serve as the Quality representative on CMC Governance forums to ensure compliant lifecycle strategies, technical transfers, and manufacturing changes.
Compliance & Investigations
Lead and/or support quality review of complex investigations, deviations, change controls, risk assessments, and compliance issues impacting product quality or manufacturing processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify product, process and quality and compliance risks, assess impact, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support inspection readiness activities and participate in Health Authority inspections, regulatory interactions, information requests, and corrective action commitments.
Support development of Vertex quality systems and processes.
Identify, facilitate, and/or lead continuous improvement efforts
Technical Operations & CMO Management
Provide Quality oversight and strategic partnership for internal manufacturing operations and external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) supporting product lifecycle activities.
Support implementation of standardized quality practices, lifecycle management strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives across internal and external manufacturing networks.
Digital & Artificial Intelligence
Demonstrate understanding of digital manufacturing, process lifecycle management platforms, data analytics, automation technologies, and emerging AI applications within regulated GxP environments.
Utilize digital tools, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance quality oversight, risk management, process monitoring, and operational decision-making.
Leverage systems such as MES, eQMS, data visualization platforms, process monitoring tools, and advanced analytics to assess product quality performance throughout the lifecycle
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth global regulatory agency and technical knowledge and experience across GXP QA and QC activities in cell therapies
- Experience with platforms such as MES, LIMS, eQMS, data visualization tools, and advanced analytics is preferred.
- Ability to lead improvement projects - experience with Root Cause Analysis, data analytics, and other Operational Excellence experience.
- Enterprise Impact & Influence with the ability to shape decisions across the organization through strong partnerships, communication, and presence.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)
- Preferred additional Master’s degree at Business /Scientific level
- 8+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
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Pay Range:
$156,600 - $234,800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Hybrid
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Job Description
General Summary:
The Manufacturing Process & Technical Quality Associate Director provides end-to-end l quality oversight for cell and gene therapy programs across clinical development, commercialization, product launch, and post-approval lifecycle management. The role is responsible for establishing product quality standards for both established and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices, and proactively identifying and mitigating product quality risks throughout the product lifecycle and end to end patient journey.
This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality stakeholders to support program execution and governance, ensuring business, regulatory, quality, and operational objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and product quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Process Lifecycle Management
Serve as a Quality Assurance Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product and process lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and Vertex Quality Management System (QMS) including personalized medicine requirements.
Lead QA review and approval of stage-gate deliverables, process development activities, technology transfers, process validations, and new product introductions across the product lifecycle.
Drive the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and compliance frameworks, standards, and strategies to ensure products and processes remain aligned with evolving regulatory and industry CGT expectations.
Partner with Development, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions to support continuous improvement initiatives throughout development to commercialization.
Support preparation and review of process-related specifications, development reports, validation documentation, and regulatory submissions, including responses to Health Authority inquiries.
Serve as the Quality representative on CMC Governance forums to ensure compliant lifecycle strategies, technical transfers, and manufacturing changes.
Compliance & Investigations
Lead and/or support quality review of complex investigations, deviations, change controls, risk assessments, and compliance issues impacting product quality or manufacturing processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify product, process and quality and compliance risks, assess impact, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support inspection readiness activities and participate in Health Authority inspections, regulatory interactions, information requests, and corrective action commitments.
Support development of Vertex quality systems and processes.
Identify, facilitate, and/or lead continuous improvement efforts
Technical Operations & CMO Management
Provide Quality oversight and strategic partnership for internal manufacturing operations and external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) supporting product lifecycle activities.
Support implementation of standardized quality practices, lifecycle management strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives across internal and external manufacturing networks.
Digital & Artificial Intelligence
Demonstrate understanding of digital manufacturing, process lifecycle management platforms, data analytics, automation technologies, and emerging AI applications within regulated GxP environments.
Utilize digital tools, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance quality oversight, risk management, process monitoring, and operational decision-making.
Leverage systems such as MES, eQMS, data visualization platforms, process monitoring tools, and advanced analytics to assess product quality performance throughout the lifecycle
Knowledge and Skills:
- In-depth global regulatory agency and technical knowledge and experience across GXP QA and QC activities in cell therapies
- Experience with platforms such as MES, LIMS, eQMS, data visualization tools, and advanced analytics is preferred.
- Ability to lead improvement projects - experience with Root Cause Analysis, data analytics, and other Operational Excellence experience.
- Enterprise Impact & Influence with the ability to shape decisions across the organization through strong partnerships, communication, and presence.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)
- Preferred additional Master’s degree at Business /Scientific level
- 8+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
#LI-Hybrid
Pay Range:
$156,600 - $234,800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
#LI-Hybrid
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality assurance engineer job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's three dominant hiring clusters: life sciences and medtech firms concentrated in the Longwood Medical Area and along the Route 128 corridor, enterprise software companies in the Seaport District, and biotech employers anchored around Kendall Square in nearby Cambridge. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with FDA-regulated environments or automated testing frameworks stand out in this market, since both skills appear across all three sectors.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Boston?
Companies currently hiring quality assurance engineers in Boston include Vertex Pharmaceuticals, PwC, and 10Beauty, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's employer mix skews heavily toward medical device makers, pharmaceutical companies, and software firms, so hiring tends to be consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Boston?
Yes, though it depends on the type of work: analytical and automation-focused roles are routinely remote, while positions involving physical product testing or lab equipment require on-site presence. About 50% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Software and SaaS employers in the Seaport District offer the most remote flexibility locally.
How can I get a quality assurance engineer job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through junior QA analyst or software tester roles at mid-size software companies in the Seaport or at contract-to-hire staffing firms that place candidates with Boston's biotech sector. Northeastern University's co-op program and local bootcamp graduates regularly land these roles. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts and earning an ISTQB foundation certification gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge with Boston employers.
Which industries hire the most quality assurance engineers in Boston?
Boston quality assurance engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's dense cluster of FDA-regulated life sciences companies and venture-backed software firms drives unusually high and consistent demand for QA talent compared to most other U.S. cities.
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