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Associate Director, Quality Control

Beam Therapeutics
Location
Cambridge, MA
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Quality
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Analytical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Quality Control within biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, mRNA, or other complex therapeutic modalities
  • Prior experience leading or managing a GMP Quality Control laboratory team
  • Strong understanding of GMP laboratory operations
  • Demonstrated experience with quality systems
  • Working knowledge of data integrity expectations
What the job really is

The Associate Director, Quality Control will lead the Quality Control team at Beam Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA, ensuring compliance and scientific integrity in GMP testing operations. This role involves overseeing routine testing, method validation, and maintaining inspection readiness while supporting the transition to a late-stage commercial QC operation. The position requires strong leadership to manage a team and collaborate across various departments to uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $185,000 — $225,000 USD
Things to weigh
  • On-site role may limit flexibility
  • The position involves a significant leadership and management component, which may not suit candidates looking for a purely technical role
  • The role requires balancing multiple priorities, which could be challenging in a fast-paced environment
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