Contract
Internal Communications Specialist
Temporary
Posted on 9/16/2025
MasterControl
501-1,000 employees
QMS and MES software for compliance
Compensation Overview
$48/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement with in-office days typically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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- Excellent writing skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to draft and edit copy
- Experience in creating communication plans
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in using design tools like Canva and Photoshop
- Ability to maintain and update intranet content
- Experience in producing communication materials such as videos, emails, and presentations
- Support internal communications campaigns by drafting and editing copy
- Assist with planning and execution of major employee events
- Maintain and update the company intranet with engaging content
- Provide administrative and communications support for executives and cross-functional teams
- Produce clear and engaging communication materials
- Build visually compelling PowerPoint presentations
- Assist with setup and operation of A/V equipment during meetings and events
- Partner with HR to support employee engagement activities
MasterControl provides software that combines Quality Management System (QMS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools for companies in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and nutraceuticals. The platform standardizes Good Manufacturing Practice (GxP) workflows and manages document control, training, audits, CAPA, and manufacturing execution. It helps teams bring products to market faster while maintaining regulatory compliance and consistent quality. By offering an integrated, compliance-focused solution used by over 1,100 customers, its goal is to reduce cost and risk for regulated manufacturers.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1993
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- David Edwards appointed CEO on April 9, 2026, drives AI roadmap and growth.
- AI tools like Event Summarizer and SOP Analyzer cut compliance time from days to hours.
- $200M ARR from 1,200 customers accelerates with Quality, Manufacturing, Asset Excellence platforms.
What critics are saying
- Veeva Vault QMS causes 20-30% churn in pharma within 6-12 months.
- SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud captures MES share, forcing vendor consolidation in 12-24 months.
- FDA 2026 AI guidance deems ADAPT insufficient, triggering $50M remediation and exodus in 6-12 months.
What makes MasterControl unique
- MasterControl's ADAPT Platform holds ISO 42001 certification for compliant AI in life sciences.
- Quality Excellence unifies QMS, MES, and asset management for regulated industries.
- FedRAMP Moderate authorization enables secure federal agency QMS adoption since May 2025.
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Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
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Dental Insurance
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↑ 1%MasterControl appoints David Edwards as CEO to drive next phase of growth. Apr 09, 2026, 09:00 ET Former CEO Jon Beckstrand Appointed Chairman of the Board; Prior Chair and Salt Lake City Business Pioneer Richard Beckstrand Transitions to Board Member SALT LAKE CITY, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MasterControl, a leading provider of AI-enabled quality, manufacturing, and asset management software for life sciences and other regulated industries, today announced that David Edwards has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. David has served as Chief Revenue Officer since 2021. This strategic leadership transition is expected to accelerate the company's growth and strengthen its position as an industry innovator. Jon Beckstrand, who led MasterControl as CEO for 25 years, will assume the position of Board Chair. Richard Beckstrand, who has served as Chairman of the Board for nearly 30 years, will transition to a Board Member role. "Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - each day, they are working to bring life-changing products to people who need them. This new phase for MasterControl is about deepening that commitment, using AI to help life sciences companies operate more efficiently and compliantly. With solutions that create efficiency in quality and manufacturing, we help unlock the value of data as businesses embrace AI," said David Edwards, CEO of MasterControl. MasterControl has recently accelerated its artificial intelligence strategy and positioned the technology at the center of the company's 2026 roadmap. The company has already launched several AI-powered solutions, including Regulatory Chat, which transforms how life sciences teams interpret and apply complex global regulations. Edwards Brings Two Decades of Leadership Experience David Edwards brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in sales, manufacturing, and software to his new role as CEO. Since joining MasterControl in 2017, Edwards has worked closely with customers to expand their use of the company's comprehensive suite of solutions. Prior to MasterControl, Edwards served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Business Development at 3form, a designer and manufacturer of architectural materials. Earlier in his career, he worked at Danaher Corporation as Marketing Manager and Manufacturing Manager. He began his professional journey as a Project Manager at TenFold Corporation. "David is an amazing leader and exactly the right person to lead MasterControl through this next phase," said Jon Beckstrand. "I am excited to continue to be involved with MasterControl as Board Chair and look forward to helping our customers bring life-changing products to more people sooner." Edwards holds an MBA in Business from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Utah. He is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Edwards will oversee the next phase of MasterControl's rapid growth, which has been fueled by strong adoption of its Manufacturing Excellence, Quality Excellence, and Asset Excellence platforms, streamlining compliance and digital production processes for complex, regulated industries. MasterControl currently has more than $200 million in annual recurring revenue and over 1,200 customers worldwide. About MasterControl MasterControl Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of AI-enabled quality, manufacturing, and asset management software for life sciences and other regulated industries. For three decades, our mission has been the same as that of our customers - to bring life-changing products to more people sooner. MasterControl helps organizations digitize, automate, and connect quality, manufacturing, and asset management processes and has a proven track record of improving product quality, reducing costs, and accelerating time to market. Over 1,200 companies worldwide use MasterControl to streamline operations, maintain compliance, manage critical assets and equipment, easily analyze and interpret large amounts of data, and visualize business insights in real time. SOURCE MasterControl
Validfor vs MasterControl: which validation platform is better? Last updated: April 9, 2026 8:17 am In highly regulated industries, validation and quality management systems play a critical role in ensuring compliance, product quality, and operational efficiency. MasterControl is a comprehensive quality and manufacturing platform with integrated validation capabilities, while Validfor is designed as an automation-first validation solution focused on speed and flexibility. In this comparison, Compliance in Pharma explore how these two platforms differ across validation approach, automation, compliance, usability, and scalability. Validfor vs MasterControl at a glance. | Category | MasterControl | Validfor | | Core focus | Quality & manufacturing platform | Validation automation | | Automation | Moderate | High (automation-first) | | Compliance | Strong regulatory framework | Continuous compliance monitoring | | Integration | Deep enterprise integration | Flexible integrations | | Best fit | Large enterprises with full QMS needs | Agile validation-focused teams | 1. Validation approach. MasterControl integrates validation into a broader ecosystem that includes quality management, manufacturing execution, document control, and training management. This unified approach allows organizations to manage all compliance-related processes within a single platform, ensuring consistency and traceability. Validfor, by contrast, focuses specifically on validation and redefines it through automation and real-time execution. Rather than embedding validation within a large system, it streamlines validation workflows to maximize speed and efficiency. 2. Automation capabilities. MasterControl provides automation across quality processes, including document workflows, training assignments, and change management. However, validation workflows may still require manual configuration and execution. Validfor delivers end-to-end automation across the validation lifecycle, from planning and execution to reporting and compliance checks. This automation-first approach reduces manual workload, minimizes errors, and accelerates validation cycles. 3. Compliance and regulatory support. MasterControl is widely used in regulated industries such as life sciences and manufacturing, offering strong support for FDA, GxP, ISO, and other global standards. Its structured processes ensure that validation activities are well-documented and audit-ready. Validfor also supports regulatory compliance but emphasizes continuous validation and real-time monitoring. This proactive approach allows organizations to maintain compliance more efficiently and respond quickly to potential issues. 4. Usability and user experience. MasterControl offers a comprehensive and feature-rich interface designed for enterprise use. While powerful, it can be complex and may require training for effective use. Validfor provides a modern and intuitive interface with simplified workflows and automation, making it easier for teams to adopt and use efficiently. This difference in usability can significantly impact productivity and user adoption. 5. Implementation and deployment. Implementing MasterControl often involves configuring multiple modules and aligning them with existing organizational processes. This can result in longer deployment timelines but ensures a comprehensive solution. Validfor offers faster implementation due to its focused scope and cloud-native architecture. Organizations can quickly deploy the platform and start realizing value with minimal setup. 6. Scalability and flexibility. MasterControl is highly scalable and designed for large enterprises with complex quality and validation requirements. However, its structured nature may limit flexibility in rapidly evolving environments. Validfor provides strong scalability while maintaining flexibility, allowing organizations to adapt quickly to changing validation needs. This makes it particularly suitable for fast-growing and innovation-driven teams. Which platform should you choose? Choose MasterControl if: * You need a comprehensive quality and manufacturing platform * You want validation integrated with broader enterprise processes * You operate in a large, highly regulated environment Choose Validfor if: * You want to automate validation workflows end-to-end * You aim to increase speed and reduce manual effort * You prefer a flexible and modern validation platform Final verdict. MasterControl is a powerful and comprehensive platform for organizations that require a fully integrated quality and manufacturing ecosystem with built-in validation capabilities. Its strength lies in its ability to unify multiple processes within a single system. However, this can introduce complexity and slower execution for validation-specific tasks. Validfor stands out with its automation-first approach, enabling faster validation cycles, real-time compliance monitoring, and greater flexibility. For organizations focused on agility, efficiency, and modern validation practices, Validfor offers a strong and future-ready alternative. In recent years, validation processes across the pharmaceutical industry have been undergoing a major transformation. Workflows that were traditionally managed through paper documentation, spreadsheets and manual review cycles are increasingly moving toward digital validation platforms. As a result, life sciences organizations often evaluate solutions such as Kneat, Validfor, ValGenesis, MasterControl and Veeva when modernizing validation lifecycle management and compliance documentation. News & research. Quality Management Systems (QMS) are essential for organizations in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Choosing the... April 10, 2026 Audit management is a vital process in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. Organizations must plan, execute,... 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MasterControl named a Leader in three analyst reports for Quality Management Software. By MasterControl Updated Mar 11, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MasterControl, a leading provider of quality, manufacturing, and asset management software solutions for regulated industries, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in three independent analyst reports: the LNS Research 2025 Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) Guidebook, the 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Quality Management System Software, and the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Quality Management Software 2025. This recognition across three independent analyst reports reflects what MasterControl considers to be a strategic shift toward transforming quality management from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage through advanced analytics, AI-powered automation, and comprehensive digital quality solutions. "We think being recognized as a Leader across three analyst recognitions is a tremendous validation of our vision and the trust our customers place in us," said MasterControl CEO Jon Beckstrand. "We're moving the industry from reactive compliance to proactive quality intelligence - helping life sciences and manufacturing companies innovate faster, reduce risk, and improve outcomes. In our opinion, this recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the innovative solutions we deliver every day." Top Placement in LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix MasterControl achieved the highest Potential score among all vendors evaluated in LNS Research's 2025 Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) Guidebook, earning the No. 1 spot in the independent research firm's comprehensive Solution Selection Matrix. The company received a Potential score of 5 out of 5, tying for the highest rating in this category and positioning MasterControl in the prestigious "Front Runners" quadrant among 16 leading EQMS vendors evaluated across three critical dimensions: Product, Potential, and Presence. "MasterControl's position as a Front Runner in our Solution Selection Matrix reflects their strategic vision for the future of quality management," said James Wells, Senior Research Analyst with LNS Research. The LNS Research guidebook identified several distinctive MasterControl capabilities: * Data-First Platform Architecture: Ability to connect virtually any application or device, positioning quality data at the center of business operations * Streamlined Process Validation: "One-button push" automated process validation that simplifies compliance requirements * Artificial Intelligence: MasterControl's AI-first platform is certified to ISO 42001 standards and provides a secure foundation for safely and effectively integrating artificial intelligence into critical quality processes MasterControl Recognized as a Leader In the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Quality Management System Software, MasterControl was recognized as a Leader. We believe this recognition demonstrates both completeness of vision and ability to execute. Verdantix Recognizes MasterControl as a Leader MasterControl was also positioned as a Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Quality Management Software 2025 analysis. According to independent research and advisory firm Verdantix, MasterControl scores well above average in training management (2.7/3.0) and workflow and automation segments (2.6/3.0). Key Verdantix findings include: * Extensive platform configurability allowing users to adjust workflows and apply best practices as processes evolve * Intuitive, easy-to-configure user interface that enables businesses to quickly digitize quality processes Driving Digital Transformation in Regulated Industries MasterControl sees this collective industry recognition as a hallmark of its comprehensive, data-first approach to quality management software. The company's solutions serve customers across life sciences, medical device, diagnostics, and other highly regulated industries, helping them navigate complex compliance requirements while driving operational excellence and innovation. To learn more about the analyst recognitions and how MasterControl is leading the industry in quality management system software, visit https://www.mastercontrol.com/resource-center/documents/2025-enterprise-qms-vendor-guidebook/. Gartner Attribution and Disclaimer Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Quality Management System Software, 20 January 2026. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About MasterControl Manufacturing, Quality, and Asset Management - Simplified With Life Sciences-Specialized AI. MasterControl Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based manufacturing, quality, and asset management software for life sciences and other regulated industries. For three decades, our mission has been the same as that of our customers - to bring life-changing products to more people sooner. MasterControl helps organizations digitize, automate, and connect manufacturing, quality, and asset management processes and has a proven track record of improving product quality, reducing costs, and accelerating time to market. Over 1,100 companies worldwide use MasterControl to streamline operations, maintain compliance, manage critical assets and equipment, easily analyze and interpret large amounts of data, and visualize business insights in real time. About Verdantix Verdantix is an independent research and advisory firm that serves a global client base consisting of the world's most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors. Our insights and analysis form a foundation of the most granular data available in the marketplaces we serve. This allows us to make highly accurate far-reaching forecasts and big-picture predictions that business leaders depend on when they are setting out to reach their most important goals. verdantix.com About the LNS Research EQMS Guidebook The 2025 Enterprise Quality Management Software Guidebook provides an authoritative analysis of the EQMS market using LNS Research's proprietary 3P Evaluation Model, which assesses vendors across Product (functionality and technical capabilities), Potential (capacity for growth and innovation), and Presence (market penetration and proven success). The research is designed to help industrial organizations navigate the complex vendor selection process and identify solutions aligned with their quality management objectives. LNS Research, an early and consistent leader in quality management research, advises some of the world's largest industrial companies on their approach to quality and digital transformation initiatives. SOURCE MasterControl
MasterControl has launched its AI-powered SOP Analyzer, a tool designed to help life sciences manufacturers manage compliance across standard operating procedures. The solution reduces SOP update time from days to hours by automatically checking documents against regulatory requirements. The tool uses advanced language models and retrieval-augmented generation technology to identify compliance gaps and provide actionable improvement suggestions. Beta programme participants reported spending hundreds of hours quarterly maintaining SOPs, with nearly 50% lacking confidence their documents are audit-ready. Built on MasterControl's ADAPT Platform, which aligns with ISO 42001 standards, SOP Analyzer represents the company's expansion of AI capabilities into quality workflows. MasterControl serves over 1,100 life sciences companies worldwide with cloud-based quality, manufacturing and asset management software.
MasterControl in the news. As the leader in providing integrated quality management software systems to companies all around the world, MasterControl is making news and leading the way in solving business problems for all types of regulated manufacturers. Contact. MasterControl Public Relations 801-942-4000 [email protected] MasterControl launches ai-powered SOP Analyzer to transform compliance management for life sciences manufacturers. January 27, 2026 by MasterControl SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MasterControl, a leading provider of manufacturing, quality, and asset management software solutions, today announced the general availability of its AI-powered SOP Analyzer, an innovative tool designed to help life sciences manufacturers proactively manage compliance across their critical standard operating procedures (SOPs). Managing SOPs in a regulated environment remains one of the most time-consuming challenges facing quality teams today. According to participants in MasterControl's beta program, quality teams can spend hundreds of hours each quarter maintaining their SOPs. This includes monitoring regulations, reviewing SOPs, updating, and approving, and re-training employees on each one. Among that same audience, nearly 50% report they lack confidence that their SOPs are always audit-ready, often relying on reactive, manual reviews triggered only after audits or inspections identify compliance gaps. SOP Analyzer addresses this time-consuming compliance challenge by checking SOPs against regulatory requirements. Leveraging advanced language models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) technology, SOP Analyzer identifies compliance gaps in a document and provides actionable suggestions for improvement, transforming compliance management processes to better stay ahead of regulatory changes or updates. One beta participant noted: "Our biggest challenge is keeping track of the regulatory requirements in different countries and regions and staying in compliance with the regulation changes." MasterControl plans to continually expand the scope of SOP Analyzer's regulatory understanding, making the tool increasingly valuable as it helps users to navigate multiple regulatory frameworks across different markets. "Quality teams are under tremendous pressure to maintain compliance while balancing other critical responsibilities," said Sue Marchant, Chief Product Officer at MasterControl. "SOP Analyzer marks a fundamental shift in how organizations manage SOP compliance. By automating document reviews and embedding regulatory intelligence, it reduces SOP update cycles from days to hours, ensuring documents remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with current regulations. This allows quality professionals to move beyond manual review and focus on higher-value work that drives continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation." "SOP Analyzer is built on MasterControl's ADAPT Platform, a secure, compliant AI platform developed in alignment with ISO 42001 standards," said Alex Kaplunov, Chief Technology Officer at MasterControl. "ADAPT enables the development of specialized AI services that understand the regulatory, manufacturing, and quality context unique to life sciences. This platform serves as the foundation for embedding AI capabilities across MasterControl's product ecosystem, supporting compliant operations at scale." The launch of SOP Analyzer builds on MasterControl's industry-leading portfolio of secure and compliant AI-powered solutions for life sciences manufacturers. SOP Analyzer extends MasterControl's AI capabilities deeper into quality workflows to address today's compliance challenges. MasterControl continues building the next generation of intelligent solutions that will empower life sciences manufacturers to outpace regulatory complexity and bring life-saving innovations to patients faster. About MasterControl MasterControl Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based quality, manufacturing, and asset management software for life sciences and other regulated industries. For three decades, its mission has been the same as that of its customers - to bring life-changing products to more people sooner. MasterControl helps organizations digitize, automate, and connect quality, manufacturing, and asset management processes and has a proven track record of improving product quality, reducing costs, and accelerating time to market. Over 1,100 companies worldwide use MasterControl to streamline operations, maintain compliance, manage critical assets and equipment, easily analyze and interpret large amounts of data, and visualize business insights in real time.