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Sr. Principal, IT Quality and Compliance

Waters Corporation
Milford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/22/2026
Sr. Principal, IT Quality and Compliance
Req. # 27447 Job Family BT - Business Technology Location US-MA-Milford | UK-Cheshire-Wilmslow Pay Range Minimum USD $132,000.00 Pay Range Maximum USD $220,000.00
Overview

Waters is looking for an experienced IT Quality and Compliance Principal to support the integration of regulated clinical trial systems and to lead the IT Quality and Compliance function. You'll collaborate with talented teams across the organization to ensure the relevant IT systems are compliant to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and Waters' QMS.

In addition to leading IT programs in the regulated space, you will participate in internal and external audits to demonstrate evidence of IT systems compliance with the relevant standards and help drive improvements to, and efficiency within the quality system.

Responsibilities
    Serve as system owner for Waters' Clinical and EQMS platforms.
  • Lead configuration, validation, testing, and documentation aligned with Waters' CSV policies.
  • Develop and execute Validation Plans (VPs), including URS, FS, DS, IQ, OQ, PQ documentation.
  • Establish governance frameworks for IT Quality and Compliance including development of policies, operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams in "art of the possible" conversations and use analytical and problem-solving skills, to support them in crafting adaptable, comprehensive solutions appropriate for each need, while presenting the pros and cons of options.
  • Coordinate with vendors and integration partners to stand up systems under Waters' ownership.
  • Drive platform readiness from discovery through stabilization, support training, hypercare, and transition to steady-state operations.
  • Ensure adherence to FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and Waters' QMS.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8 Years experience implementing and supporting clinical and eqms systems.
  • Deep understanding of clinical platforms such as Veeva and Clindex.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and deliver complex integration projects.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working with business process owners, IT leads, and external partners.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600 passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Key Words
Clinical, Regulatory, IT, Compliance, Quality

Waters Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Salary : $132,000 - $220,000

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