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Associate Director, Global Quality Risk Management

Cambridge, MA, USFull-time$155k–$214k2026-06-17 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead the design, implementation, and standardization of enterprise Quality Risk Management (QRM) capabilities aligned with ICH Q9 and global regulatory expectations.

Role type

Senior management Quality Risk Management lead

Builds

Enterprise QRM framework, global risk standards, methodologies, and governance processes

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

Required skills

ICH Q9 framework implementation, GMP and Quality system leadership, risk assessment techniques, health authority inspection preparation, global training and mentoring, cross-functional partnership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS/PhD), experience leading QRM and QMS process integration

Technologies

ICH Q9, QMS, GxP

Responsibilities

Lead development of enterprise QRM framework; Define and maintain global risk standards and tools; Embed risk-based principles into core QMS processes; Partner with process owners to define risk thresholds; Lead enterprise ICH Q9 training and coaching; Prepare materials for health authority inspections and audits; Monitor evolving external expectations for QRM.

Seniority

Director level, strategic leadership with hands-on execution