Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

A Quality Assurance Manager in the quality control industry is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing procedures and protocols to ensure products or services meet the required standards and regulations. They design and monitor quality control systems, perform regular audits, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and oversee the team responsible for quality checks. They also liaise with other departments to ensure that the quality control processes are integrated throughout the business, and they are the point of contact for external inspections and audits.

Important skills for a Quality Assurance Manager include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and excellent communication. They should be proficient in the use of quality control software and statistical analysis. Certifications that could be helpful for this role include ISO 9001 Quality Management, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), and Lean Six Sigma. Prior to becoming a Quality Assurance Manager, individuals might have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Quality Assurance Analyst, and Quality Engineer.

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Maintenance Standards & QA Manager

  • General Atomics
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

55327BR Maintenance Standards & QA Manager General Atomics Systems Integration San Diego California Job Summary General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics,...

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Senior Director, Quality Assurance - Gene Therapy

  • Insmed Incorporated
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Drive phase-appropriate quality system improvements for development-stage programs....

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Quality Assurance GCP

  • Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a...

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Quality Assurance Lead

  • Noblis
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 22 days ago

Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Lead for the NIEF. Responsibilities include: Manage a team of 4+ Quality Assurance analysts in the determination of compliance of...

Hybrid Part Time

Executive Director, Quality Assurance GMP

  • GQR
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

Systems to support commercial supply, including serving as functional lead for electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) with accountability for system strategy, governance, and compliance across...

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Director, Quality Assurance & Quality Systems

  • Capricor Therapeutics
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Management Systems (QMS) design, implementation, and maintenance Proven experience with electronic quality systems (eQMS) platforms (e.g., Veeva, MasterControl, TrackWise, or similar) Knowledge of...

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Associate Director, QA

  • Becton Dickinson & Company
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with...

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OS Build Quality - Quality Engineering Manager

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 22, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Apple is where individual creativities gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new...

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Revvity
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Assists with data preparation for Quality Management Reviews. Provides administrative support for external audits (regulatory or customer) and Internal Audits....

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Director Quality Assurance

  • Qpex Biopharma
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Experience in global quality systems with broad experience from R & D to product launch and commercialization. Highly successful record in establishing, building, and executing quality systems....

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Associate Director, Quality Assurance GCP

  • Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Support other Quality Assurance and Quality Systems activities. Develop compliance strategies. Provide input and expertise in vendor selection and oversight....

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QA Manager, GCP

  • Sobi
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and...

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Associate Director/Director, Quality & Compliance (Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance)

  • Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Systems....

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Design Quality Systems Manager

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge and Skills: Quality Management Systems requirements for medical devices Knowledge and applied experience of 21CFR, MDD 93/42/EEC, MDR 2017/745, ISO13485, and ISO14971 Quality system auditing...

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Sr. Clinical QA Manager

  • Neurocrine
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

, test and implement quality systems, processes and procedures within CQA area Develop and assess GCP metrics, conduct trend analyses of GCP quality system metrics (e.g., audit observations, deviations...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Managers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Master's Degree
27.6%
High School or GED
9.2%
Associate's Degree
9.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Managers in San Diego, CA
4-6 years
48.4%
2-4 years
26.5%
8-10 years
13.2%
6-8 years
10.8%
1-2 years
1.1%



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