Associate Director, Quality Control

Beam Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director to lead quality control operations at its Cambridge facility. The role involves overseeing GMP testing execution, laboratory inspections readiness, and quality systems while supporting the organization's transition toward commercial-stage operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Massachusetts QC team executing release, stability, and method validation testing
• Provide direct oversight of QC staff and support laboratory investigations and troubleshooting
• Maintain laboratory inspection readiness across methods, instruments, data systems, and training
• Own quality system processes including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and continuous improvement
• Ensure GMP data compliance with ALCOA+ principles and data integrity standards

Requirements

• Leadership experience managing quality control or analytical testing teams
• Knowledge of GMP testing, method validation, and regulatory compliance standards
• Experience with laboratory information management systems and data integrity
• Expertise in deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality system processes
• Scientific judgment and analytical chemistry background in life sciences
• Demonstrated ability to prepare laboratories for regulatory inspections