Associate Director - Quality Control

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Verve Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage company. The company focuses on developing one-time gene editing medicines for cardiovascular disease. Founded by leaders in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics, and gene editing, Verve aims to replace treatment paradigms from chronic diseases management to novel ‘once and done’ single-course gene editing therapeutics. The company’s advanced development programs – VERVE-102, and VERVE-201 – target genes that have been extensively validated as targets for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a root cause of cardiovascular disease. This is hybrid position, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Director, Quality Control, the Associate Director, Quality Control External Operations will be responsible for leading analytical testing at contract manufacturers and CROs for LNPs and other materials. The ideal candidate has strong technical and compliance experience to support a pipeline of gene editing products. Manage GMP Drug Substance and Drug Product testing (in-process, release, stability) at CDMOs and contract laboratories Responsible for end-to-end QC batch release Manage Laboratories investigations, deviations, change control, CAPAs and Risk assessment. Manage the review and approval of Quality Control data and CoA/CoTs Manage material specifications and change controls for LNP Drug Products Manage the shipment of quality control samples from/to CDMOs and contract laboratories. Coordinate stability of sample storage and testing per approved protocols. Work with other functional groups (e.g., Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Technical Operations, Process Development and Regulatory Affairs) to author QC SOPs, Protocols, and Reports Work with Regulatory for authoring/coordinating and updating clinical filings and responding to agency questions. Participate in external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field 9 years of experience in Quality Control in the pharmaceutical industry Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience working with CDMO labs and other external contract test labs including method transfer, qualification/validation, release testing, stability testing Strong understanding of GMP specifically in the pharmaceutical industry Experience with mRNA and/or LNP analytical methods Knowledgeable in cGMP including phase appropriate method qualification, stability, laboratory investigations, and risk assessment from a technical and regulatory compliance perspective. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $187,000 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

Keywords: Eli Lilly and Company, Boston , Associate Director - Quality Control, Science, Research & Development , Boston, Massachusetts