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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate director quality assurance in the United States is $29.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Associate Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes within an organization to ensure products and services meet established standards and regulatory requirements. This role typically involves developing and implementing quality management systems, leading audits, managing QA teams, and collaborating with other departments to improve process efficiency and compliance. The Associate Director ensures that all quality objectives are met and often serves as a key point of contact during inspections and regulatory reviews.

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To thrive as an Associate Director Quality Assurance, strong expertise in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and a relevant degree (such as in life sciences or engineering) are essential. Familiarity with industry standards like ISO 9001, FDA regulations, and proficiency with quality management software or audit tools are typically required. Leadership, critical thinking, and excellent communication help drive continuous improvement and foster cross-functional collaboration. These skills ensure robust quality processes, regulatory adherence, and the consistent delivery of safe, effective products.

What are the most common challenges faced by an Associate Director of Quality Assurance in balancing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency?

One of the main challenges for an Associate Director of Quality Assurance is maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards while also supporting operational efficiency. This role often requires navigating evolving regulations, implementing robust quality management systems, and ensuring all team members are trained on compliance protocols. Additionally, balancing the need for thorough documentation and audits with the demands of production timelines can be complex. Success in this position involves strong cross-departmental collaboration, proactive risk management, and clear communication to align quality goals with business objectives.

What is the difference between Associate Director Quality Assurance vs Quality Assurance Manager?

AspectAssociate Director Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance Manager
CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Life Sciences, Quality Assurance certifications (e.g., ASQ)Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Quality certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic oversight, cross-department collaboration, senior-level responsibilitiesOperational focus, team management, process implementation
Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, medical devicesPharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior QA roles, strategic responsibilitiesOperational QA roles, team management

The Associate Director Quality Assurance typically holds a higher strategic and leadership role compared to a Quality Assurance Manager. While both roles require similar credentials and industry experience, the Associate Director focuses on overseeing quality strategies across departments, whereas the QA Manager manages daily operations and team activities. The choice depends on your career level and focus within quality assurance.

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Associate Director Quality Assurance

Associate Director Quality Assurance

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Catalent rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Associate Director, Quality Assurance

Position Summary:

  • This is a full-time salaried position

  • Based onsite out of Philadelphia, PA office

The Associate Director, Quality Assurance is accountable for the group providing Quality Assurance support to clinical & commercial manufacturing operations within the facility.This includes but is not limited to shop floor quality, batch record review, deviation management, customer interface, improving activities related to process and support to business demands.


Our Philadelphia facility is our North American Center of Excellence for clinical supply packaging.

The Role:

  • Quality liaison for clients and internal customers; is expected to become the owner or escalation point for client requests/issues

  • Accountable for maintaining, developing, and nurturing the client partnership to ensure alignment and consensus

  • Participate in Regulatory Inspections and Customer Audits, etc

  • Participate in site and customer meetings/communications and be directly involved in critical projects/issues

  • Establishes goals and monitors performance through monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries and metrics

  • Present summary data to site management on a regularly scheduled basis

  • Provide QA Technical recommendations based on trend analysis to eliminate future problems

  • Participates in project meetings to provide input with respect to compliance to cGMP requirements

  • Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or chemical engineering, required

  • Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Minimum four years of leadership/management experience with demonstrated ability to set vision and direction for a team including setting expectations and motivating for results to achieve corporate, site and departmental objectives

  • Working knowledge of cGMPs regulations, required; prefer experience in multiple regions (e.g EU, ANVISA, FDA, Etc.)

  • Experience working with customers - Contract manufacturing experience, preferred

  • Prior experience working with quality control, or GMP manufacturing/packaging, preferred

  • Prior experience working directly with regulatory agencies and handling inspections, preferred

  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience


Why You Should Join Catalent:

  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

  • Diverse, inclusive culture

  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness

  • Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.

California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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