Clinical Quality and Compliance Lead

Aequor; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Site Quality and Compliance Lead to drive quality and regulatory compliance for Phase I-IV trials in the US, including inspections readiness and training program delivery. You will partner with US CDO, Legal, and Med/RA to ensure timely, compliant trial conduct, develop CAPA and risk mitigation, and oversee QA metrics across global CD&O activities.

Applicants should have life sciences degree and strong knowledge of FDA/ICH/GCP, with experience in training and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FDA, ICH and GCP regulations and best practices.
• Experience maintaining inspection readiness and CAPA programs.
• Ability to develop and deliver training to US CD&O colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities and inspection readiness across US CD&O.
• Develop and deliver just-in-time training for US CDO.
• Collaborate with Legal, CD&O, and Med/RA to drive quality in planning and conduct of trials.
• Identify risks and support corrective actions and trend reporting.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and company SOPs.

Skills

Pharma lifecycle knowledge

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technology trend awareness

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

The Site Quality and Compliance Lead is fundamental to driving the quality in and the compliance of the planning, preparation and conduct, including monitoring of clinical programs for Phase I-IV national and international trials, Expanded Access Programs, Registries and Survey trials across Clinical Development Operations (CDO). The lead also plays a critical role in developing and delivering CDO training programs effectively.

• The Lead is responsible for implementation of quality activities and inspection readiness. As directed by Team Lead, participates in and contributes to global functional quality network initiatives. The Site Quality and Compliance team as a whole ensures Quality activities are conducted in compliance with governmental regulations (i.e., FDA/ICH/GCP), company SOPs, and local working instructions, and business ethics while adhering to financial targets.
• The Lead will develop and deliver just in time training initiatives to the US CDO organization.
• This role plans and coordinates assigned training initiatives to ensure timely delivery of high-quality project outcomes within set timelines and financial targets. The Lead supports curriculum development by analyzing course materials and training methods across CDO roles.
• The Lead delivers on their tasks by working in collaboration with cross-functional partners in US CDO, Legal, and other Med/RA functions to facilitate the communication necessary to drive the quality in the planning, preparation and conduct, including monitoring of clinical programs, and execution of quality activities across Clin Ops.
• Works in collaboration with Quality Medicine and other cross-functional partners to assist in activities addressing findings related to sponsor inspections and/or internal audits focused on CDO.
• Proactively identifies, supports and assists in the development and implementation of CD&O Quality activities and inspection readiness. Perform quality reviews, as assigned, including review of BI processes.
• Act as primary point of contact for US CD&O non-compliances for triage to Quality Medicine partners. Collaborate for resolution.
• Maintain working partnership with Quality Medicine, cross-functional partners in rest of CD&O, Legal, and other Med/RA functions. Executes coordinated programs of CD&O Quality activities based on common goals and objectives.
• At direction of Team Lead, participates in and contributes to global functional quality network initiatives
• Participate in site non-compliance meetings, as appropriate to assist trial teams in the development of Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Plans. Serve as CAPA champion, as required.
• Executes the reporting of quality metrics to assess quality trends, individual performance needs and/or compliance issues. Identify potential areas of risk and collaborate with CD&O team members in establishing risk mitigation strategies.
• Support execution of onboarding to US CDO & Medicine, process improvement initiatives, including training programs to address quality and/or performance issues.
• Ensures trends or lessons learned are disseminated to the US CDO organization on a routine cadence.
• Perform all company business in accordance with all regulations (EEO, FDA, ICH, DEA, OSHA, PDMA, PhMRA, etc.) and company policy and procedures. Demonstrate high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIPI’s excellent reputation within the medical and pharmaceutical community.

Skills:

Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Life Cycle Process - Level 3 - Influencing

Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements & Compliance - Level 3 - Influencing

Knowledge of Technology Trends - Level 2 - Demonstrating

Core Competencies

Business/Technical Knowledge - Level 2 - Demonstrating

Fast and Focused Execution - Level 3 - Influencing

Innovation and Change - Level 2 - Demonstrating

Planning and Organization - Level 2 - Demonstrating

Quality Orientation/Business Process Excellence - Level 3 - Influencing

Teamwork and Collaboration - Level 3 - Influencing

Growing Talent - Level 2 - Demonstrating

Managing Performance Level 2 - Demonstrating

Accountability and Ownership

Integrity and Trust

Values Diversity and Inclusion

Current knowledge in and adherence to government regulations (eg., FDA, ICH, GCP)and ability to gain knowledge of company SOPs, Local Working Instructions and role specific training.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Highly preferred in life sciences)