Quality Manager, GCP

Real Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing seeks a Quality Manager II to support the Global Quality Management team, ensuring GCP compliance and internal quality standards across clinical development. The role focuses on auditing, CAPA management, and inspection readiness in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

You will assist with the maintenance of QMS documentation, travel with auditors as needed, and help track quality metrics and CAPAs across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific discipline preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6) and applicable regulations.
• Exposure to clinical trial operations, quality assurance, or monitoring activities preferred.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Quality Management team in ensuring compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards across clinical development activities.
• Coordinate and maintain audit and inspection activities and support GCP audit program.
• Assist with CAPA management, inspection readiness activities, and quality system processes.
• Maintain audit documentation and quality records within electronic quality systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during audit and quality activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific discipline

Tools

TrackWise

Veeva

ACE

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Quality Manager II tasks include:

• Supports the Global Quality Management team in ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards across clinical development activities. This role focuses on operational support of the GCP audit program, clinical inspection readiness activities, CAPA management, and quality system processes. Working closely with Global Quality leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the position helps coordinate and maintain audit and inspection activities while contributing to the continuous improvement of the Clinical Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities GCP Audit Program Support

• Support coordination and execution of the GCP audit program, including investigator site, vendor, and internal process audits.


• Assist with maintaining and tracking the Master Audit Schedule.


• Coordinate audit preparation meetings with cross-functional teams and external auditors.


• Support preparation of audit documentation and audit packages.


• Assist in the preparation and review of audit reports and supporting documentation.


• Track and follow up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) resulting from audits.


• Maintain documentation and records related to audit activities.

Clinical Quality System Support

• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of the Clinical Quality Management System (QMS).


• Maintain audit documentation and quality records within electronic quality systems (e.g., TrackWise, Veeva, ACE).


• Assist with tracking quality issues, CAPAs, and commitments related to clinical programs.


• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, and other functional areas during audit and quality activities.


• Assist with identification of quality process improvements within clinical development processes.

Regulatory Inspection Readiness

• Support preparation activities for regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA).


• Assist in coordinating inspection readiness activities across clinical study teams.


• Support preparation and organization of inspection documentation.


• Assist with tracking and follow-up of inspection-related CAPAs and commitments.

Quality Program Coordination

• Provide operational and project coordination support for clinical quality initiatives.


• Assist in organizing cross-functional meetings related to audit and inspection readiness.


• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action trackers.


• Track project milestones and support follow-up activities.


• Support preparation of quality metrics, dashboards, and management reports.

Qualifications & Experience Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related scientific discipline preferred


• Min 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environments, ideally with Clinical Quality background (GCP, not GMP)


• Exposure to clinical trial operations, quality assurance, or monitoring activities preferred.


• Basic understanding of GCP and clinical development processes.


• Exposure to quality systems, CAPA management, or inspection readiness activities desirable.


• Foundational knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6) and applicable regulations.


• Understanding of clinical trial processes and sponsor oversight responsibilities.


• Strong organizational and coordination skills.


• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to apply a risk-based approach to quality activities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).


• Familiarity with quality management systems such as TrackWise, Veeva, or ACE preferred.


• Experience with audit tracking tools and documentation systems is desirable.


• Pharmacovigilance, GVP, experience/background is preferred

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.