New · posted Oct 15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International · Pharmaceuticals
Specialist / Senior Specialist - Quality Assurance
- Lexington, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
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 Specialist/Sr. Specialist, QA is recognized as a subject matter expert in the application of quality assurance and compliance. The incumbent will provide QA support for internal/external manufacturing and laboratory operations, quality control, analytical development in support of batch disposition activities. The incumbent will perform review of drug substance/drug product/finished drug product manufacturing records and associated documents (e.g. Deviations, change controls, investigations, supplier change notifications) for products that will be released for use in Kiniksa programs.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Oversee quality operations at Kiniksa and at external service providers (CDMO’s/CTL’s)
- Review and approve service provider’s GMP documentation
- Review and approve master/executed batch records, packaging records for, drug substances, drug product/finished drug product
- Perform GMP raw material release activities for Kiniksa internal manufacturing operations
- Review and approve laboratory data related to release and stability of GMP materials, qualification of test methods and reference standards, including protocols, data and reports
- Collaborate with external service providers and internally with QA, RA, CMC teams to support the timely review and approval of documents
- Review records including audit trails and ensure integrity of data and results generated by Kiniksa and external CDMO’s/CTL’s
- Support batch disposition activities, including data upload, review, and documentation in applicable quality systems
- Compile data for Quality system reviews
- Evaluate and support GMP activities for continuous improvement
- Other Quality Assurance responsibilities as assigned
What you need
Standout Skills for Impact
- QA experience in a GMP-regulated environment
- Experience with Veeva QualityDocs and Veeva QMS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven track record of communication with internal and external service providers
- Knowledge of industry standards, current GMP (21CFR Parts 210 & 211 & Part 11 and EudraLex) and other agency standards
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors in a scientific discipline with 4+ years of experience in the FDA regulated pharmaceutical/biotech industry with GMP manufacturing operations analytical development and quality
- Experience in Biologics and Combination Products (Cell and Gene Therapy, monoclonal antibodies) is preferred
- Experience with review of GMP manufacturing records (Master/Executed batch records, change controls, deviations, investigations, change controls, product complaints) associated with clinical programs
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and method validation
- Familiarity with a wide range of test methods needed for evaluation of diverse samples, such as cell banks, drug substance, drug product, and combination products is a plus
- Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution oriented
- Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external service providers in a professional and collaborative manner
Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
Pay
$107,500 – $117,500 a year
Employer provided$107,500—$117,500 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
Senior & Principal roles in Massachusetts25 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US284 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $107,500 | — | $117,500 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $108,500 | $125,000 | $133,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $103,375 | $122,750 | $137,500 |
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.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 27 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance10
- Documentation and SOPs9
- Quality systems and risk6
- Lab testing and methods5
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Validation and qualification2
- Data and digital systems2
- Regulatory submissions1
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 Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- European CommissionEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules and annexes
Company hiring pulse
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International on Regulatory Jobs
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- Open roles
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- Distinct roles
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By discipline
- Quality4 80%
- Compliance & Safety1 20%
By level
- Director3 60%
- Senior & Principal1 20%
- Associate & Specialist1 20%
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Specialist / Senior Specialist - Quality Assurance at Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International
Open until filled. $108K–$118K a year, employer provided.