Clinical Quality Assurance Principal

Actalent; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, based in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Expert Level professional to verify GCP compliance, conduct audits of clinical sites and vendors, and support the Quality Management System. The role includes external audits, CAPA investigations, and regulatory inspections, with experience in CRO quality systems highly valued.

This permanent, hybrid position offers a pay range of $120,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year, with compensation dependent on qualifications, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current GCP regulations.
• Experience with regulatory authority inspections.
• Experience working with Quality Systems for CROs.
• At least 6 years of experience conducting GCP clinical site audits.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Verifies GCP compliance to applicable SOPs and regulations.
• Conducts audits of clinical sites and vendors/suppliers.
• Provides full support to the Quality Management System.
• Conduct external audits at clinical sites and vendor sites.
• Leads process improvement activities and CAPA investigations.
• Reviews clinical quality management plans and provides consultative support to clinical sites (as applicable).
• Trains junior staff on regulations and quality processes.
• Supports regulatory authority inspections.
• Supports business development activities, as requested.

Skills

GCP

Audit

Clinical Quality Assurance

CAPA

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Verifies GCP compliance to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulations
• Conducts audits of clinical sites and vendors/suppliers
• Provides full support to the Quality Management System
• Conduct external audits at clinical sites and vendor sites
• Leads process improvement activities and CAPA investigations
• Reviews clinical quality management plans and provides consultative support to clinical sites (as applicable.
• Trains junior staff on regulations and quality processes
• Supports regulatory authority inspections
• Supports business development activities, as requested

Description

• Verifies GCP compliance to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulations
• Conducts audits of clinical sites and vendors/suppliers
• Provides full support to the Quality Management System
• Conduct external audits at clinical sites and vendor sites
• Leads process improvement activities and CAPA investigations
• Reviews clinical quality management plans and provides consultative support to clinical sites (as applicable.
• Trains junior staff on regulations and quality processes
• Supports regulatory authority inspections
• Supports business development activities, as requested

Skills

GCP, Audit, Clinical Quality Assurance, CAPA, Regulatory Compliance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current GCP regulations
• Experience with regulatory authority inspections
• Experience working with Quality Systems for CROs
• At least 6 years of experience conducting GCP clinical site audits
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethesda, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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