Lead Clinical QA Analyst

McKesson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Lead Clinical QA Analyst in Irving, Texas. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in clinical research, leading quality assurance initiatives, and preparing documentation for audits. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in clinical research QA and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,000 - $210,000, reflecting the experience and expertise required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical research QA and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on expertise with clinical software QA for at least 5 years.
• Deep knowledge of FDA guidelines and ICH‑GCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Research Quality activities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies and controlled documents for Research Quality.
• Collect and analyze quality-related metrics and prepare documentation.

Skills

Clinical research QA

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Clinical trial management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About Insights & Technology

Insights & Technology is the technology, data, and insights organization powering McKesson’s Oncology and Multispecialty segment. We deliver innovative solutions that connect community providers and biopharma to improve health outcomes. Our mission is to accelerate drug development, expand patient access, and enhance care delivery—ultimately transforming the fight against cancer.

By joining Insights & Technology, you’ll be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of oncology innovation, working together to make a meaningful impact for patients and providers.

About The Role

This position supports the Insights & Technology organization, providing research quality expertise for SCRI and Genospace. Genospace builds data and technology solutions that enable oncology clinical research, precision medicine, and real‑world data applications. Our platform powers capabilities such as EHR‑to‑EDC data transfer, clinical trial matching, and analytics that connect sites, sponsors, and research networks—accelerating clinical trial execution and improving access to innovative therapies.

As a Senior Research Quality Assurance Specialist, you will ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA guidelines, ICH‑GCP standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. You’ll lead quality processes, monitor key metrics, manage investigations, and support audit and inspection readiness—all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Processes & Compliance

• Lead and support Research Quality activities to ensure adherence to policies, ICH‑GCP, FDA guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controlled documents for Research Quality and supporting business units.
• Implement risk‑based quality structures and tools to monitor compliance and performance.
• Deliver training on quality assurance initiatives, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Manage robust document and change control programs.

Quality Standards & Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report quality‑related metrics, including audit findings and compliance indicators.
• Utilize QA tools to assess Key Quality Indicators (KQIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct reviews of performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external reporting as required.

Quality Issue Management

• Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for investigations and quality‑related issues.
• Oversee root cause analysis and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of QA outputs prior to submission or reporting.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Assist with preparation for external audits, inspections, and quality oversight activities.
• Support communication with sponsors and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to inspection readiness and maintain compliance documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Quality Assurance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Deep knowledge of FDA guidelines, ICH‑GCP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in risk‑based approaches to software validation and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership in quality processes (Change Control, CAPA, etc.) and risk‑based methodologies.
• Technical proficiency in clinical trial management systems, electronic data capture, and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building abilities.

Critical Skills

• Extensive experience in clinical research QA and regulatory compliance (10+ years).
• Hands‑on expertise with clinical software QA (5+ years).
• Strong regulatory knowledge (FDA, ICH‑GCP) and experience interacting with regulators.
• Leadership in quality processes and risk‑based approaches.
• Technical proficiency in clinical systems and data tools (e.g., Quality Validation).

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. The pay range below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$126,000 - $210,000

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