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Quality Assurance Associate roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer or Scientific Technician categories, depending on how the employer defines the position. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without advance petition. Mexican citizens require consular processing. A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field strengthens your classification.
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Get Access To All JobsCytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
As the Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) Auditor will serve as the primary auditor for GCP/GLP/GVP audits and primary process owner of the CQA audit program. This role will liaise and interface with internal and external stakeholders to assess and support GCP compliance with local, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulations to drive and maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance culture at Cytokinetics. The ideal candidate has a quality mindset in global clinical development and oversees quality activities including but not limited to leading and conducting internal and external audits, representing CQA during inspection readiness with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects. You will lead, execute, and manage Clinical QA activities while being an advocate to drive quality and regulatory compliance culture at Cytokinetics.
This is an excellent opportunity to help enhance quality culture while having a direct impact on our late and early-stage clinical trials that are the future of Cytokinetics growth!
Responsibilities
- Serve as the CQA audit program process owner and accountable for the day-to-day activities of the audit program, including audit coordinating, report reviews, response review, and CAPA follow up, and audit closures.
- Serve as the principal lead auditor for GCP, GVP, and GLP audits, including investigator sites, CROs, vendors, laboratories, and internal functional areas. Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based global clinical audit program, ensuring comprehensive coverage of company-sponsored trials and critical vendors.
- Analyze and manage audit program metrics, trends to identify key compliance risks and improvement opportunities; communicate findings to senior management.
- Lead inspection readiness activities for global health authority inspections, including mock inspections, SME training and preparation, and documentation review.
- Assist with the design and the creation/management/maintenance of quality plans and metrics.
- Oversee and coordinate with contract auditors on internal and external quality audits of clinical vendors and investigator sites.
- Assist with quality review of key clinical documents (e.g. clinical protocol, ICFs, CSRs, case report form) and clinical SOPs.
- Design and conduct GCP Training for functional departments, act as the primary trainer for the auditor program.
- Support maintenance and continuous improvement of the clinical quality management system (QMS), including SOPs, training, and compliance metrics.
- Provide mentoring and oversight to QA staff and foster a culture of quality and accountability across clinical teams.
- Represent CQA in assigned projects and study/program team meetings to address quality issues that may arise, including identification and resolution and be an advocate for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Other CQA duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 10+ years of progressive global quality/regulatory compliance background in pharma/biotech or medical device industries, with a hands-on role in quality audits and quality system preferred
- Current and strong working knowledge, interpretation/implementation United States Code of Federal Regulations and European regulations and guidance, including ICH-GCP Guidance requirements governing clinical research conduct and pharmacovigilance operations
- Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems and Trial Master File.
- Auditor certification is preferred.
- Up to 60% travel may be required.
- Experience in managing or supporting clinical trial or Drug Safety-related regulatory inspections a plus.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, independently prioritize work and manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and GCP compliance objectives.
- Ability to use expertise and skills to contribute and achieve Cytokinetics’ company objectives and principles in creative and effective ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay Range:
In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $195,300 - $227,850 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.
Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers
Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.
Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
- We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
- We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
- We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
- If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
As the Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) Auditor will serve as the primary auditor for GCP/GLP/GVP audits and primary process owner of the CQA audit program. This role will liaise and interface with internal and external stakeholders to assess and support GCP compliance with local, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulations to drive and maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance culture at Cytokinetics. The ideal candidate has a quality mindset in global clinical development and oversees quality activities including but not limited to leading and conducting internal and external audits, representing CQA during inspection readiness with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects. You will lead, execute, and manage Clinical QA activities while being an advocate to drive quality and regulatory compliance culture at Cytokinetics.
This is an excellent opportunity to help enhance quality culture while having a direct impact on our late and early-stage clinical trials that are the future of Cytokinetics growth!
Responsibilities
- Serve as the CQA audit program process owner and accountable for the day-to-day activities of the audit program, including audit coordinating, report reviews, response review, and CAPA follow up, and audit closures.
- Serve as the principal lead auditor for GCP, GVP, and GLP audits, including investigator sites, CROs, vendors, laboratories, and internal functional areas. Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based global clinical audit program, ensuring comprehensive coverage of company-sponsored trials and critical vendors.
- Analyze and manage audit program metrics, trends to identify key compliance risks and improvement opportunities; communicate findings to senior management.
- Lead inspection readiness activities for global health authority inspections, including mock inspections, SME training and preparation, and documentation review.
- Assist with the design and the creation/management/maintenance of quality plans and metrics.
- Oversee and coordinate with contract auditors on internal and external quality audits of clinical vendors and investigator sites.
- Assist with quality review of key clinical documents (e.g. clinical protocol, ICFs, CSRs, case report form) and clinical SOPs.
- Design and conduct GCP Training for functional departments, act as the primary trainer for the auditor program.
- Support maintenance and continuous improvement of the clinical quality management system (QMS), including SOPs, training, and compliance metrics.
- Provide mentoring and oversight to QA staff and foster a culture of quality and accountability across clinical teams.
- Represent CQA in assigned projects and study/program team meetings to address quality issues that may arise, including identification and resolution and be an advocate for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Other CQA duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 10+ years of progressive global quality/regulatory compliance background in pharma/biotech or medical device industries, with a hands-on role in quality audits and quality system preferred
- Current and strong working knowledge, interpretation/implementation United States Code of Federal Regulations and European regulations and guidance, including ICH-GCP Guidance requirements governing clinical research conduct and pharmacovigilance operations
- Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems and Trial Master File.
- Auditor certification is preferred.
- Up to 60% travel may be required.
- Experience in managing or supporting clinical trial or Drug Safety-related regulatory inspections a plus.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, independently prioritize work and manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and GCP compliance objectives.
- Ability to use expertise and skills to contribute and achieve Cytokinetics’ company objectives and principles in creative and effective ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay Range:
In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $195,300 - $227,850 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying.
Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers
Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process.
Here are some ways to check for authenticity:
- We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications
- We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified
- We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring
- If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Associate
Align your credentials to the right TN category
QA Associate roles can qualify under Engineer or Scientific Technician, but your degree field must match the category your employer selects. A mismatch between your transcript and the listed category is the most common denial trigger at the port of entry.
Request a support letter before your border appointment
Your employer's TN visa support letter must specify the exact category, your job duties, and the temporary nature of the role. Gaps or vague duty descriptions give CBP officers grounds to request additional documentation or deny entry outright.
Target manufacturers and medical device companies first
Companies in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices employ QA associates under compliance mandates, making TN sponsorship a routine part of their hiring process rather than an exception requiring internal legal review.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Some TN employers are not enrolled in E-Verify, which can create onboarding delays. Confirming enrollment during negotiations prevents last-minute complications when your start date depends on Form I-9 completion and employment authorization verification.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with recent visa filings
Searching for QA roles without filtering for visa-sponsoring employers wastes time on companies unfamiliar with work visa processes. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with recent visa filings in technical roles, so your outreach goes to hiring managers experienced with visa sponsorship.
Prepare translated transcripts before any offer moves to filing
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate must submit academic credentials in English or provide certified translations. Gathering these documents before you receive an offer eliminates the most common processing delay between job acceptance and visa issuance.
Quality Assurance Associate TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Associate role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the employer structures the position. Roles requiring engineering judgment typically qualify under the Engineer category. Roles focused on testing and inspection may qualify under Scientific Technician. Your degree field must align with whichever category the employer selects. A mismatch between your credentials and the listed category is the most common reason CBP denies TN admission for QA applicants.
How does TN visa sponsorship for QA roles compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no advance USCIS petition requirement for Canadians, who can apply directly at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery that selects roughly one in four applicants. For QA Associate roles that meet TN specialty occupation criteria, TN is a faster and more predictable path than waiting for an H-1B selection cycle.
What documents does a Canadian QA professional need at the border?
You need a valid Canadian passport, your employer's TN support letter describing your QA duties and the applicable TN category, proof of your qualifying degree or credentials, and evidence of the temporary nature of your employment such as an offer letter or employment contract. CBP officers may also ask about your specific QA responsibilities to confirm the role fits the Engineer or Scientific Technician category.
How can I find employers who already understand TN visa sponsorship for QA roles?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employer visa filing history, so you can identify employers in manufacturing, medical devices, and regulated industries who have experience sponsoring work visas. Targeting these employers reduces the time spent educating hiring managers about TN requirements and avoids offers that fall through because the employer's legal team is unfamiliar with the process.
Can a Mexican QA professional use TN visa sponsorship, and how does the process differ?
Yes. Mexican nationals qualify for TN status but must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than at the port of entry. The consular process requires submitting your employer's support letter, degree credentials with certified English translations if issued in Spanish, and a completed DS-160 application. Processing timelines vary by consulate. There is a separate annual allocation for Mexican TN applicants, though it has not historically been exhausted.