New · posted Oct 15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International · Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Quality Management Systems
- Lexington, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Director
Open until filled
The role
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA‑approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact—shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.
The Associate Director, Quality Management Systems (QMS) is responsible for the site's GxP quality systems, including Document Control, Records Management, and Exceptions Management (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Investigations/OOS). Reporting to the Director, Quality Management Systems, this role serves as Business Administrator and subject matter expert for the associated electronic systems, providing first-line user support and ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Associate Director also identifies improvement opportunities and leads process enhancements.
Success in this role depends on reliable execution, efficient processes, and transparent reporting, both within Quality and to Senior Management.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.
Systems and Administration
- Contribute to the roadmap and continued maturity of the eQMS, including upgrades and configuration changes.
- Serve as subject matter expert and Business Administrator for the eQMS and eDMS, including user account management, pick list maintenance, and other administrative functions. Verify required training is complete before granting access.
- Provide training and first-line support to system users, and partner with IT to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
Quality Process Oversight
- Administer the deviation, CAPA, investigation, complaint, and change control processes in the eQMS, supporting event owners and tracking progress to meet closure targets.
- Lead weekly meetings to review open quality events and drive timely closure.
- Develop and implement Quality procedures that ensure consistency and compliance.
Training and Awareness
- Promote the requirements and capabilities of the eQMS and eDMS across the organization, and ensure exception owners, reviewers, approvers, document authors, and document reviewers are properly trained and supported.
Metrics and Reporting
- Facilitate Quality Management Review meeting on compliance status.
- Produce, trend, and publish Quality metrics that show performance against requirements, and identify ways to streamline analysis and communication.
Records Management
- Oversee the GxP records lifecycle, including retention, archival, and retrieval of paper and electronic records.
Inspection Readiness
- Participate in inspection readiness activities and provide back-room support during inspections. Serve as subject matter expert for document management and exceptions and interact with regulatory inspectors as needed.
What you need
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (scientific or technical field preferred, or equivalent experience) and 8+ years of experience in Quality Systems within pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or another GxP-regulated environment.
- Hands-on experience as a business administrator for an eQMS and an eDMS (document control, deviations, CAPA, change control).
- Experience writing and maintaining Quality procedures.
- Working knowledge of GxP and ICH requirements, including electronic records and signatures (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11), and of exceptions management and records management processes.
- Experience collaborating with IT on system enhancements, upgrades, or validation.
- Experience producing, trending, and presenting quality metrics to senior leadership.
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections or audits, including back-room or SME roles.
- Strong project management, presentation, and facilitation skills, including leading cross-functional meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive accountability across teams without direct authority.
- Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Veeva Quality applications (QMS and QualityDocs).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
What you'll do
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to)
Under direction from, and in collaboration with the Director, Quality Management Systems, the Associate Director, QMS will:
Pay
$186,000 – $200,000 a year
Employer provided$186,000—$200,000 USD
Where you'll work
Lexington, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Lexington, MAEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesKiniksa Pharmaceuticals International's statements, word for word
Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Kiniksa does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of Kiniksa, and no fees will be paid.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 8% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Director roles in Massachusetts33 roles publishing pay
Director roles in the US102 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $186,000 | — | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $186,000 | $204,500 | $231,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $186,500 | $209,250 | $231,375 |
This role: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International's own promotion track.
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Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 30 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership14
- Quality systems and risk9
- GMP and compliance8
- Documentation and SOPs8
- Data and digital systems5
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Validation and qualification1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
Company hiring pulse
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International on Regulatory Jobs
- 5
- Open roles
- 5
- Distinct roles
- 1
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality4 80%
- Compliance & Safety1 20%
By level
- Director3 60%
- Senior & Principal1 20%
- Associate & Specialist1 20%
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Associate Director, Quality Management Systems at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International
Open until filled. $186K–$200K a year, employer provided.