Sr. Clinical QA Auditor

IQVIA

Washington, District of Columbia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Change Control, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Continuous Improvement, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Data Management, Document Control, Document Management, Documentation, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, ICH Regulations, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Maintain Compliance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, On Site Support, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Software as a Service (SaaS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Validation, Technical Support, Validation Documentation, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
30 days ago

MCRA is part of IQVIA MedTech. As a trusted CRO and advisory partner, IQVIA MedTech and MCRA deliver integrated lifecycle solutions for the medical device and diagnostics industry. Together, we support innovation from concept to commercialization, offering expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design and execution, market access, and post-market optimization. Our teams combine deep therapeutic knowledge with advanced data and technology to help clients make smarter decisions and thrive in the market. Join our team to help shape the future of MedTech.

Overview

The Sr. Clinical QA Auditor is a critical CQA team member. We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical QA Auditor to support and lead quality assurance activities across clinical trials within a fast-paced CRO environment. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in GCP compliance, driving audit strategy, inspection readiness, and continuous quality improvement across sponsors, sites, and internal processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Lead and execute GCP audits including investigator sites, vendors, internal systems, and sponsor audits
  • Plan, conduct, and report onsite and remote audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP)
  • Design and lead mock FDA/EMA inspections and inspection readiness initiatives for sponsors and clinical sites
  • Provide onsite audit support during regulatory inspections, including hosting, documentation, and response coordination
  • Provide support and guidance on GCP regulations and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Perform and oversee TMF quality reviews and audits, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness
  • Identify compliance risks, trends, and gaps
  • Act as a trusted advisor to sponsors, providing strategic input on quality systems and regulatory expectations
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of QA processes, SOPs, and audit methodologies
  • Participate in review of internal and external Quality Issues (QIs) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience 5–10 years of experience in clinical quality assurance, auditing, or clinical operations within a CRO, pharma, or biotech environment.
  • Medical device experience required
  • Experience or exposure to global GCP regulations required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and EU GDPR regulations preferred.
  • Familiarity with the Quality Management System including (but not limited to): quality training, data management, computer system validation, document control, change control, audits and inspections, quality issues and CAPA, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and all areas of GCP.
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications, including Outlook and Teams.
  • Experience in process improvement and project management preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of eQMS, EDC, eTMF, Document Management and SaaS systems preferred.
  • Demonstrated professional oral and written communications.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently is required.

Travel Required: 30-40%

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $75,400.00 - $188,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/