Quality Assurance Tester Jobs in Cambridge, MA

Manager, GMP Quality Assurance - Clinical, QA

Who we are:

At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate. Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit www.agios.com and follow Agios on LinkedIn and X.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Manager, GMP Quality Assurance - Clinical to join our growing QA team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Manager, GMP Quality Assurance, Clinical will be responsible for responsible for supporting and maintaining high quality levels on Agios Drug Substance and Drug Product by Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). This Quality Assurance professional must possess strong leadership skills in order to provide support to the QA Clinical team, and will assure the company, its affiliates and/or contractors associated with the manufacture testing, and release of products used for investigational clinical trials through Phase III/Validation comply with cGMPs and standards as well as regulations of applicable authorities. Reporting to the Associate Director, GMP Quality Assurance and being a member of the GMP clinical group.

What you will do:

• Conduct product release activities for drug substance and drug product for all phases of development including review and approval of master batch records and executed batch records.
• Provide back-up support for clinical finished goods release on as-needed basis
• Represent Agios QA on external CMOs project teams. Manage relationships with CMOs, which may include providing onsite oversight/monitoring of manufacturing campaigns as appropriate.
• Coordinate QP release as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders on drug substance and drug product manufacturing strategies and plans to ensure investigational product releases within timelines.
• Effectively interact with external contract manufacturers and testing laboratories as well as work as part of an internal multidisciplinary team to support manufacturing, testing, and product complaint investigations.
• Assist in preparing or reviewing CMC sections of regulatory submissions.
• Manage and address associated Investigations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Material Review Boards, OOS, etc.
• Implement necessary Quality Agreements.
• Conduct audits of CMOs, Testing Laboratories
• Provide QA expertise in the development of Agios quality systems, processes, and procedures
• Both domestic and international travel may be required (up to 10%)

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, life sciences or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of Quality Assurance experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment. Experience related to oligonucleotide manufacture and/or process validation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, practices and trends pertaining to pharmaceutical product development, manufacturing, testing, and clinical operations
• Experience working in virtual manufacturing and vendor management is a plus
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in determining solutions and actions.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and recognize critical decisions that will result in delays in schedule or operations that may jeopardize overall business activities.
• Knowledge of drug substance, drug product solid dosage and fill/finish manufacturing principles, equipment, and processes.

Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. If you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening!

Work Location:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description..

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
• Flexible. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team. For more detail on the benefits we offer at Agios, visit the Inside Agios section of our website.
• Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation. This includes base salary and both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy and vary based on individual and company performance.
  • The current base salary range for this position is expected to be between $110,029 and $165,044 annualized; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.