Regional Quality & Inspection Lead

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Ireland seeks an Associate Director of Quality, Client Dedicated – Regional Clinical Compliance Inspection, to lead proactive risk management and sustained inspection readiness across clinical trials. The role provides leadership to ensure ICH-GCP compliance and successful inspections and audits.

You will guide clinical teams, coordinate audits, and drive CAPA management, including root-cause analysis and remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, medical, or healthcare discipline with 10+ years in clinical research, operations, or compliance.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a GCP compliance or equivalent role.
• Deep knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in inspections and audits management, including mock inspections.
• Ability to travel within the region/country.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection readiness and audit support activities regionally and globally.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to prepare for regulatory inspections.
• Manage CAPAs, root-cause analysis, and effectiveness checks.
• Drive a culture of proactive inspection readiness and quality improvement.
• Mentor clinical teams on inspection expectations and processes.

Skills

Understanding of clinical trial

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Influence & decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/healthcare

Job description

IQVIA in Ireland seeks an Associate Director of Quality, Client Dedicated – Regional Clinical Compliance Inspection, to lead proactive risk management and sustained inspection readiness across clinical trials. The role provides leadership to ensure ICH-GCP compliance and successful inspections and audits.

You will guide clinical teams, coordinate audits, and drive CAPA management, including root-cause analysis and remediation.