Change Control Analyst

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Change Control Analyst to administer the Change Control process within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). You will coordinate records from initiation through closure, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements across quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and operations teams.

The role involves facilitating impact assessments, monitoring progress, and preparing documentation for audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a regulated quality environment.
• BS/BA in Life Sciences, Quality, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience working within an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
• Knowledge of quality system principles and change management processes.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Change Control system within the eQMS to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate lifecycle of change control records from initiation to closure.
• Review change control submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Facilitate impact assessments with SMEs and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) governance meetings and document actions.
• Verify supporting documentation is linked and completed before closure.
• Generate and analyze change management metrics and trends.
• Prepare data for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in investigating process delays and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance and training on change control procedures and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Life Sciences, Quality, Engineering, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives. We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary

The Change Control Analyst is primarily responsible for the administration, coordination, and management of the Change Control process within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS). This role ensures that proposed changes are appropriately assessed, evaluated, approved, implemented, and closed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company procedures. The Change Control Analyst supports quality, regulatory, laboratory, manufacturing, and operational teams by facilitating change management activities, maintaining data integrity, monitoring key performance indicators, and driving process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Change Control system within the eQMS to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate the lifecycle of change control records from initiation through implementation, effectiveness verification, and closure.
• Review change control submissions for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to procedural requirements.
• Facilitate impact assessments with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring appropriate evaluation of regulatory, quality, validation, training, manufacturing, laboratory, and business impacts.
• Monitor change control progress and proactively follow up with record owners to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) or equivalent governance meetings through agenda preparation, record presentation, tracking of decisions, and documentation of actions.
• Verify that required supporting documentation (e.g., validation, risk assessments, training, CAPAs, document revisions, regulatory filings) is appropriately linked and completed prior to closure.
• Generate and analyze change management metrics, including cycle times, aging records, overdue tasks, throughput, and closure trends.
• Prepare change control data and supporting documentation for internal audits, external audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in investigating process delays and identify opportunities to improve change control efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on change control procedures, system usage, and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Laboratory Operations, Information Technology, and other departments to ensure effective implementation of changes.
• Support periodic reviews of change management procedures and recommend process improvements based on industry best practices and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain electronic and physical records associated with change control activities in accordance with record retention requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Quality Systems, Change Control, Quality Assurance, Document Control, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, or a related regulated environment.
• BS/BA in Life Sciences, Quality, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience working within an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
• Knowledge of quality system principles and change management processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering change control records within systems such as Dot Compliance, MasterControl, Veeva, TrackWise, or equivalent eQMS platforms.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, ISO 13485, ISO 15189, CAP, CLIA, EU IVDR, and MDSAP requirements.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of validation, qualification, software lifecycle management, and training management processes.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and quality audits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and present metrics and trend analyses.
• Ability to interpret regulations and quality standards and apply them to change control decisions.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Physical Demands

Employee may be required to lift up to 30 pounds. Majority of work is performed in a desk/cubicle environment, but at times, may have exposure to high noise levels in the data center, fumes, and bio-hazardous material in the lab environment.

Training

All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

At times may be required to work weekends/holidays.

Conditions of Employment

Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories.

Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.