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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director quality risk management in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Quality Risk ManagementQuality Assurance Manager
CertificationsISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQRMISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQRM
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-departmental, compliance-focusedOperational, process-focused, team management
Industry UsageRegulated industries like pharma, healthcare, manufacturingManufacturing, software, healthcare
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior risk management rolesQuality process oversight and assurance

The main difference is that the Director of Quality Risk Management focuses on strategic risk assessment and mitigation across the organization, often working with senior leadership. In contrast, the Quality Assurance Manager concentrates on operational quality processes, ensuring products and services meet standards. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and focus within the quality management hierarchy.

What does a director of quality risk management do?

A director of quality risk management oversees the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks related to product quality and compliance within an organization. They develop strategies, implement policies, and ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, often utilizing quality management systems and risk assessment tools. This role typically requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and experience in quality assurance processes.

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Associate Director, Global Quality Risk Management

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Biogen
Scientific Research and Development Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$155K - $214K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

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About This Role:
As the Associate Director, Global Quality Risk Management, you will be at the forefront of Biogen's commitment to quality excellence. Leading the charge in designing, implementing, and sustaining the enterprise Quality Risk Management (QRM) capabilities, your role is pivotal in aligning with ICH Q9 and global regulatory expectations. Reporting to the Director of Quality Risk Auditing & Governance, you will be the primary enterprise lead for the execution of QRM, ensuring that risk-based thinking is interwoven into our Quality Management System (QMS), operational decision-making processes, and organizational culture. Your leadership will drive the standardization of QRM methodologies, fostering organizational capability and enhancing practical applications of risk assessment, communication, and governance across all GxP activities. This role is essential in embedding risk principles into core processes, bringing immense value to the business by enabling science- and data-driven decisions.
This is a hybrid role that can be based either at our offices in Research Triangle Park, NC or Cambridge, MA.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead the development and implementation of the enterprise QRM framework aligned to ICH Q9.
  • Define and maintain global risk standards, methodologies, tools, and templates for consistent application.
  • Serve as the operational owner and subject matter authority for QRM processes.
  • Embed risk-based principles into core QMS processes like deviation management and change control.
  • Partner with QMS process owners to define risk-based thresholds and decision criteria.
  • Define consistent risk language and communication practices for effective cross-functional understanding.
  • Prepare clear risk summaries for governance forums and senior Quality leadership.
  • Support risk escalation processes within the governance framework.
  • Lead enterprise ICH Q9 training and coaching programs tailored to specific roles.
  • Build capability in risk assessment techniques and documentation quality.
  • Cultivate a culture of risk-based thinking through mentoring and communities of practice.
  • Partner with the Director, Quality Risk Auditing & Governance to support governance forums.
  • Prepare materials for health authority inspections and external audits pertaining to risk-based decisions.
  • Monitor evolving external expectations related to QRM and recommend proactive alignment actions.

Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with a strong ability to embed risk-based principles into organizational processes. Your experience and enthusiasm for quality risk management make you a natural leader, capable of fostering collaboration across diverse teams. You possess a keen eye for detail and thrive in environments where you can mentor others and drive cultural change. Your passion for advancing organizational capability and your proactive approach to aligning with external expectations set you apart as an innovator in quality risk management.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Math, Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred.
  • At least 10 years of GMP and Quality experience, including 5+ years leading QRM and/or QMS process integration.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing ICH Q9-aligned frameworks and coaching teams on risk assessment techniques.
  • Experience in health authority inspections and audit preparation.
  • Capability in deploying global training and mentoring teams.
  • Strong partnership skills across global, cross-functional organizations.

Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $155,000.00-$214,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.

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Scientific research and development services

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, MA, US

Year founded

1978

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