Clinical Research QA Lead, CRF

King's College Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior professional to lead the Clinical Research Facility’s quality assurance and governance functions in London. The post holder will develop and maintain SOPs, policies, and QA systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective record-keeping.

Responsibilities include coordinating MHRA and sponsor inspections, addressing findings, and driving continuous improvement using KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree level in clinical or life sciences with evidence of CPD in clinical research.
• Postgraduate certification in clinical research or equivalent experience.
• Trained in ICH GCP and good clinical practice principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CRF's quality assurance and management systems to regulatory standards.
• Develop, review and update SOPs, policies and working practices; monitor KPIs.
• Coordinate MHRA/regulatory inspections and drive inspection readiness and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality management records and ensure readiness for inspectors.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Degree in clinical or life sciences

Postgraduate certification in clinical research

ICH GCP training

Tools

QPulse

Job description

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior professional to lead the Clinical Research Facility’s quality assurance and governance functions in London. The post holder will develop and maintain SOPs, policies, and QA systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective record-keeping.

Responsibilities include coordinating MHRA and sponsor inspections, addressing findings, and driving continuous improvement using KPIs.