Clinical QA Manager/ Sr. Clinical QA Manager

Actalent; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and sciences firm is seeking a Deputy Clinical QA Manager in North Carolina to manage clinical QA personnel and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance through audits and inspections. The role requires at least 5 years of GCP experience and offers a flexible remote working arrangement. Candidates may travel internationally as part of the role. Competitive pay and benefits are available.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a solid understanding of GCP.
• Ability to travel 10-20% both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical site audits for regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable SOPs and regulations.
• Host client and external audits at clinical sites.

Skills

Understanding of GCP

Experience working with eQMS

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience supervising staff

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Clinical QA ManagerJob Description

We are seeking a Deputy Clinical QA Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will manage a team of clinical QA personnel while conducting both internal and external audits within GCP guidelines. This role will serve as the right hand to the VP, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical site audits, both domestically and internationally, to verify regulatory and protocol compliance.
• Ensure clinical compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulations.
• Review clinical audit reports and provide guidance to auditors.
• Support the inspection readiness program and serve as a subject matter expert for quality.
• Promote quality by reviewing work instructions, providing training to staff, and supporting the Quality Management System.
• Host client audits, conduct external audits at clinical and vendor sites, and lead process improvement activities and CAPA investigations.
• Support regulatory authority inspections.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of solid understanding and working knowledge of GCP, with a possible consideration for 3+ years with strong supporting experience.
• Experience working with eQMS.Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience supervising staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to travel 10-20% both domestically and internationally.

Work Environment

The position offers a flexible work environment with 2 days on-site and 3 days working from home. Alternatively, fully remote work is available for candidates residing in North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., or Maryland. The role involves international travel with 1 domestic trip every other month and 2+ international trips per year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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